Experienced Bilingual Litigation Legal Assistant (Spanish-English) - Oakland, CA $60K-$80K DOE
A well-regarded plaintiff-side litigation firm in Oakland is looking for a skilled and bilingual (Spanish-English) Legal Assistant to support its growing legal team. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong civil litigation experience who thrives in a team-oriented environment and is passionate about advocacy.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide Spanish-English translation during client meetings, and assist with preparation for depositions, mediations, and trials
Draft legal documents independently, including complaints, discovery, motions, and mediation briefs
File and serve legal documents in state and federal courts (appellate experience a plus)
Maintain and organize electronic case files and legal documents
Prepare standard correspondence and support routine litigation tasks
Qualifications:
Fluent in spoken and written Spanish and English
Solid understanding of California civil litigation procedures
Able to independently draft pleadings and discovery (propounding and responding)
Skilled in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat Pro
Strong organizational and time management skills
Excellent communication and writing abilities
Compensation & Benefits:
Salary range: $60,000-$80,000 annually, depending on experience
Health, dental, and vision coverage with employee premiums fully paid
401(k) with employer contribution and potential match
Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and additional civic leave (jury duty, voting, etc.)
Paid parking
Relaxed, team-oriented office culture with casual dress
Cross-training and professional growth opportunities
Work Environment:
This is a full-time position with immediate availability. Initial training is conducted on-site. After the training period, employees may work remotely up to three days per week, provided they have reliable internet and equipment. On-site work remains available for those who prefer it.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county , to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.