We are seeking a bilingual Legal Assistant highly motivated and detail-oriented with a strong background in family law to join our growing legal team. The ideal candidate will bring passion, drive, and dedication to delivering outstanding results for our clients. As a Legal Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting our legal team. You will also collaborate with our legal team to prepare everything necessary to create solutions for clients seeking relief from difficult family situations, if you're an experienced Legal Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, making a positive impact on clients' lives exciting you, start your application today.
Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative support to attorneys, including scheduling appointments, meetings, deadlines and court appearances.
- Assist in case preparation by organizing case files, managing evidence, and preparing exhibits for hearings or trials, when necessary, with guidance from attorneys and paralegals.
- Maintaining case files (electronic and paper records).
- Managing client communications and customer service. Communicating with clients and external parties on behalf of the legal team.
- Assisting with accounting and billing: assist with financial tasks related to legal cases.
- Prioritizing tasks and handling conflicts in scheduling.
- Greeting clients warmly and escorting them personally to their meeting location, ensuring they feel welcome and comfortable.
- Undertake other administrative duties as needed to ensure the firm operates efficiently.
Qualifications
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required; an associate's degree is a plus.
- Minimum 2+ years of experience in a law firm or office environment as a legal assistant, administrative assistant or secretary.
- Superb communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as a sense of empathy.
- Deadline-oriented and excellent time management skills.
- Web based phone systema and SMS (such as Zoom and Kenect).
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook); Rocket matter, and google sheets.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
- Ability of attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Willing to learn new skills to assist with special projects.
- Must be able to type at least 50 WPM.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
Benefits:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401K with 3.5% match (more details of the breakdown will be provided)
- Paid Time Off (Based on position)
- 6 Paid holidays
- Gym- Reimbursement
About Cabanas Law Firm:
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we celebrate diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our practice. As one of the region's leading firms, we offer a dynamic and collaborative environment where your contributions are recognized and valued. Our staff experience high-level legal operations and work alongside elite talent. If you are looking for a team that values your expertise and gives you space to shine, Apply now. Let's build something great together.