Legal Assistant (Bilingual) English Spanish Speaker

Legal Assistant for a US Law Firm (Bilingual English-Spanish)

The ideal candidate will ensure the smooth running of daily tasks and effective case management by providing legal services under the supervision of an attorney. The candidate must be fluent in Spanish for both written and verbal. This individual will frequently communicate with the clients in order to serve them adequately. Additionally, this candidate will conduct necessary case legal research to aid the legal proceedings.

Must be willing to work in Pacific Timezone or as early as 4 AM PH Time, 20 hours per week, Tuesday to Saturday

Responsibilities:

Provide administrative support to the lawyer
Handle communication with clients
Locate and develop case-relevant information
Preparing and filing various forms related to the Client's Case
Drafting of legal writings needed for the case
Pre populate forms on behalf of the clients
Update the client's case status
Other administrative tasks such as email management, calendar management, and updating of trackers and files
Must know how to perform legal research


Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Law or any related course
Must have an experience in remote work
Experience in legal assistance
Excellent customer service
Familiarity with law, legal procedures, and protocols
Adaptable and able to handle the fast-paced environment
Has a strong work ethic and critical thinking skills
Excellent English writing skills (may ask for a writing sample)


Note: This is an independent contractor position and purely remote work

Interested applicants must send a google drive link containing the following requirements:

Send an updated CV and cover letter
Send college transcripts or TOR
3 Samples of any legal writings that you own