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Legal Assistant (Bilingual Spanish)
Key position with Legal firm specializing in creditor's rights in consumer collections and bankruptcy.
Duties include communicating with consumer debtors (in English and Spanish), corresponding with opposing counsel, levying agencies and employers on active cases, researching and updating contact or asset information, and performing time sensitive tasks in an automated law office work environment, such as generating and reviewing standard letters and legal forms for collection and bankruptcy matters. Ability to work 100% of the time as a valued team member with other dedicated employees in a fast paced small office work environment. No remote work opportunities available.
Qualifications: Interpersonal communication skills are a must, with bilingual (Spanish/English) language skills required. Must be a disciplined worker who is detail oriented, organized and willing to learn. Working knowledge of MS Office Suite preferred. Minimum 1 year of work experience in an office work environment, preferably in a law office, accounts receivable, collections, credit or customer service position. AA Degree or Paralegal Certificate preferred.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Law Office or Collections: 1 year (Preferred)
- Office: 1 year (Required)
Language:
- Spanish (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Tustin, CA 92780 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $22