Case Worker /Legal Assistant

***BILINGUAL- ENGLISH/SPANISH SPEAKERS ONLY

Please DO NOT REPLY IF YOU ARE NOT TRULY BI-LINGUAL (you will not be considered).

This Legal Assistant position is for a Case Worker at a Social Security Disability law firm in The Bronx, NY. Our practice represents a large number of Latin American clients and it is important that any applicant speaks both English and Spanish well. A complete and well rounded in-person training is provided for this position.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

* Answer telephones; complete new/existing client questionnaires and disability forms

* Prepare cases for hearings - ordering medical records (following up, calling and following up with the court as well as following up with the clients)

* Interview client to build their case and maintain client contact and file folder

* Enter information into database including all pertinent notes and updates; document all relevant material to ensure building the strongest case possible for the client

Education/Experience

High school diploma required. Pre-law studies would combine well with this position but is certainly not a requirement. College course work related to writing, grammar, and English composition would be welcome. Prior office administrative skills preferred. Excellent organizational skills, multi-tasking, and attention to detail a must. Social Security experience is a plus and Spanish is required.

Work Environment

Collegial office with wonderful staff. No weekend hours. Start date immediate. All applicants selected for an interview will be required to have 3 references:

Please send resume and include 3 references .

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bronx, NY 10451: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $23