Legal Staff Paralegal in New York City, NY

Law Firm

New York City, NY

Legal Staff Paralegal in New York City, NY

Legal Staff

Min 1 yrs required

No

Job Title: Paralegal/Legal Administrative Assistant - Spanish Speaking Required

Job Responsibilities:
- Assist attorneys and legal staff in a busy workers' compensation law firm setting.
- Perform administrative duties including managing schedules, organizing files, and maintaining records.
- Conduct legal research and gather necessary information pertinent to cases.
- Prepare and draft legal documents, correspondence, and reports.
- Communicate effectively with clients, attorneys, and other professionals, especially Spanish-speaking clients.
- Manage filing systems and ensure all documentation is current and organized.
- Support the legal team with case preparation and court proceedings.
- Handle client inquiries and provide assistance in a professional manner.
- Translate legal documents and communications as needed from Spanish to English and vice versa.

Education and Experience Information:
- Proficiency in Spanish is required.
- Experience working in a law office is preferred, with a minimum of one year being advantageous.
- Entry-level candidates are welcomed, indicating that formal education in legal studies may not be strictly necessary if experience or language skills are strong.

Salary Information:
- The salary range for this position is $35, - $50, per year.
- Salary is commensurate with experience in the field, suggesting that candidates with more experience may be offered a higher salary within this range.
- A competitive compensation package is available, which may include benefits beyond the base salary.

Additional Information:
- This is a full-time position with an 8-hour work shift.
- The work location is in person, indicating that remote work is not an option for this role.
- Candidates are encouraged to submit a cover letter and resume for consideration.