Job Title: Bilingual (English/Spanish) Legal Assistant
Job Responsibilities:
The Bilingual Legal Assistant acts as a crucial liaison between the law firm and other attorneys or insurance companies. The role involves direct collaboration with attorneys to assist with ongoing cases and trial preparations. Key responsibilities include:
- Performing secretarial, clerical, and data entry tasks.
- Managing documents using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Adobe.
- E-filing legal documents through Illinois’ E-Portal System.
- Maintaining the attorney’s calendar.
- Scheduling depositions, pre-depositions, meetings, mediations, and hearings.
- Assisting attorneys in preparation for depositions, hearings, trials, and conferences.
- Drafting legal court documents such as pleadings, motions, affidavits, and subpoenas.
- Sending correspondence to parties/non-parties via email, regular mail, or certified mail.
- Communicating with clients.
- Setting up Court calls or Zoom for hearings.
- Performing other related duties as assigned.
Education and Experience Information:
- The position requires at least 2 years of experience as a legal assistant.
- Experience in first-party property or general litigation is preferred.
- Proficiency with case management software and e-filing in both state and federal courts is necessary.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, and Outlook) is essential.
- The candidate must be able to manage a heavy workload in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong customer service skills and the ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with clients and co-workers are required.
- Excellent organizational skills, multitasking abilities, and workload prioritization are necessary.
Salary Information:
The law firm offers a competitive wage for this position. Although specific salary figures are not provided, the compensation package includes various benefits. Full-time employees and their families are eligible for these benefits, which encompass Paid Time Off, Holiday, Bereavement, and Sick Time, a 401K Retirement Savings Plan, Group Medical/Dental/Vision Plans, and both Employer-Covered and Voluntary Supplemental Benefits. Additionally, there are annual performance reviews.
The law firm, founded in 2003, has established itself as a significant player in the legal field, having recovered over $1 billion for property damage and personal injury clients nationwide. With nearly 100 lawyers and more than 30 offices throughout the Central and Southeastern United States, the firm's primary goal is to achieve the most favorable outcome for clients, ensuring they receive maximum compensation for damages. The law firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and retains the right to change, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities at its discretion. Employment is at will.
