LEGAL ASSISTANT

Full-time

No

Legal Assistant Position Available in Bridgeport, CT at Connecticut Legal Services

Job Title:
- Legal Assistant

Organization:
- Connecticut Legal Services, Inc. (CLS)

Location:
- Bridgeport, Connecticut

Salary:
- $41,598-$77,559/year

Experience:
- Experience in or connections to low-income communities preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities:
- Provide support to attorneys in client matters, including interviews, communication, and file management.
- Assist with general office duties such as word processing, filing, and answering phones.
- Participate in community outreach and education events.
- Provide language interpretation and translation as needed.

Qualifications:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Fluency in Spanish.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and other basic computer programs.
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Commitment to CLS' mission.

Benefits:
- Excellent vacation/leave, health, and other benefits.

Application Process:
- Send cover letter, resume, and three references to .
- Include a statement about how your unique background and experiences contribute to diversity.
- Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
- In the subject line of your email, include your name and "Bridgeport LA Application."

About CLS:
- Connecticut's largest non-profit law firm.
- Provides free legal help to low-income individuals in various areas of law.
- Staff of almost 70 in seven offices across the state.
- Fights for equal justice and improved life opportunities for over 12,000 people every year.
- Visit for more information.

Not specified

Excellent vacation/leave, health insurance, other benefits (not specified)

Spanish

Bilingual, communication, interpersonal, organizational, Microsoft Word, Outlook, case management, community outreach, language interpretation, translation

High School Diploma or equivalent

Send cover letter, resume, and references to with subject line "Bridgeport LA Application" and applicant's name.

Qualification and Experience High School Diploma or equivalent, fluency in Spanish, proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook

Legal