What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Murray Osorio PLLC?
Growing and busy Immigration Law Firm located in Fairfax, Virginia is looking for the ideal candidate to join our fast growing team!
If you are interested in having the opportunity to change people’s lives, then this is the job for you! We are looking to hire a highly motivated legal assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate is looking for the opportunity to learn, expand their knowledge, and work with people from all over the world.
About the position: The legal assistant supports our paralegals and attorneys. The legal assistant is responsible for interpreting for non-Spanish fluent attorneys, maintaining both electronic and physical files, preparing immigration petitions to be mailed out, and some legal work. This is a great position for someone who is interested in getting into the legal field generally and immigration specifically. There is significant potential for growth and hands on learning.
Basic qualifications:
- High School Diploma/GED
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Must be fluent in Spanish (reading, writing, speaking)
- Be detailed oriented and highly organized
- Able to multitask and jump from one task to the next
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication skills
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred qualifications:
- Bachelor/Associate degree
- Experience using salesforce, sharepoint, and google apps
We offer competitive benefits package including medical, dental and vision, 401K with employer match, and accrued paid vacation.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Language:
- Spanish (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $22
