What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bilingual: Spanish/English Legal Assistant position at Farmer House Osuna & Olvera?
Busy law firm seeking applicants to fill the position of Legal Assistant. We are seeking team players with Insurance Defense litigation experience. We currently need a Bilingual Legal Assistant, fluent in English and Spanish.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with the preparing, developing and maintaining of case files
- Calendar deadlines and coordinate appointments
- Assist with the drafting and formatting of pleadings, motions, discovery and correspondence
- Manage legal documentation and correspondence in strict confidence
- Communicate with counsel, court and clients
Qualifications:
- Bilingual: Spanish/English Proficiency (Must speak Spanish)
- 2 years working experience as a legal assistant
- Experience in insurance defense and knowledge of personal injury, premises liability and construction defect preferred
- Attention to detail and ability to work efficiently is a must
- Excellent organizational and computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, i.e., Word, Excel and Outlook
- Deadline and detail-oriented with ability to prioritize and multitask
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to take direction and work independently with little or no supervision
Good work ethic a plus. Positions are for in-house openings. Under certain circumstances, willing to train.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Language:
- Spanish (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- San Antonio, TX 78232: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $25