What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bilingual Legal Administrative Assistant position at Van Der Hout LLP?
Van Der Hout LLP is seeking Bilingual Legal Administrative Assistant to join our team! This in-office role is essential to supporting our attorneys and paralegals, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations in a fast-paced legal environment. If you’re highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple responsibilities with precision, we’d love to hear from you. Your fluency in Spanish will be key to ensuring clear communication with our diverse clientele, helping us deliver exceptional service. If you're ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment and make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply!
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Providing administrative support to attorneys and paralegals, including managing schedules, coordinating meetings, and handling correspondence.
- Assisting with data entry, calendaring deadlines, document preparation, intake and phone screening, court filings, opening cases, and maintaining organized filing systems.
- Communicating effectively with clients in both English and Spanish.
- Supporting the team with other office-related duties as needed.
Qualifications:
- 1-2 years of administrative experience preferred; law firm experience highly desired.
- College degree preferred.
- Fluency in Spanish (both written and spoken).
- Work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong organization and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining high attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient or advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
- Proficient or advanced knowledge of Adobe Acrobat.
- Knowledge of LawLogix and Centerbase a plus.
Benefits:
- Paid Time Off/Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental, and Vision (100% coverage)
- 401(k) Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Commuter Benefits
- Wellness Reimbursement
We are excited to welcome a motivated and detail-driven professional to our team. If you believe you’re a great fit, we encourage you to apply!
