MELEHY AND ASSOCIATES LLC Is Hiring A Full Time Spanish Bilingual Legal Assistant

Exciting Legal Assistant Opportunity at a Reputable Plaintiffs' Employment Law Firm in Silver Spring! 💼

Join a well-established firm dedicated to wage and hour and employment discrimination cases, offering a dynamic work environment for bilingual professionals.

Benefits 🏖️

• 7 paid holidays 🎉
• 401(k) plan available when eligible 💰
• Paid time off (PTO) 🏝️

Position Overview

We are seeking a Spanish Bilingual Legal Assistant to support our litigation efforts. The role involves a variety of administrative tasks, client interaction, and interpretation duties to facilitate seamless communication between attorneys, staff, and clients.

Key Duties and Responsibilities ✍️

• Screen telephone calls and greet guests 🤝
• Perform administrative and clerical tasks, including:
  • Answering phones 📞
  • Scheduling appointments 📅
  • Updating case files 📁
  • Preparing spreadsheets 📊
  • Maintaining calendars 📅
  • Organizing documents and preparing exhibit notebooks and binders 📒
  • Receiving and sorting mail and deliveries 📬
• Obtain information from new and potential clients 📝
• Respond to inquiries regarding case status and other matters 💼
• Operate office equipment such as computers, fax, scanners, and copiers 🖨️
• Maintain cleanliness in break rooms and common areas 🧼
• Run errands and make deliveries outside the office 🚗
• Organize and maintain the file room, including lifting heavy boxes 🏋️‍♂️
• Perform additional tasks related to firm operations as assigned 🔧
• Provide simultaneous Spanish-English interpretation for attorneys, staff, and clients 🗣️

Work Conditions & Schedule 🕒

Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Full-Time Work Schedule: Up to 40 hours per week.

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and move boxes weighing up to 25 pounds overhead.

Working Environment: Expect occasional stress due to workloads and deadlines.

Qualifications & Requirements 🎓

Educational Background

High school diploma is required.

Experience & Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 🗨️✉️
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities 📋
• Prioritization skills and ability to work efficiently under pressure ⏱️
• Resourcefulness and proactiveness 💡

Applicant Attributes

• Detail-oriented and meticulous 🎯
• Self-motivated and driven 🚀
• Patient and adaptable 🤝
• Capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment ⚡

Additional Requirements 🚦

• The ability to be covered by a fidelity bond.
• Must pass a criminal history background check and/or fingerprinting.

Compensation 💵

Hourly wage ranges from $17.00 to $20.00, based on experience. Opportunities for overtime are available. Full-time employees are eligible for:

• 7 paid holidays 🎉
• Up to 2 weeks of paid time off 🏝️
• 401(k) participation with employer match 💰

Application Process 📥

Interested candidates should submit the following materials:

• Current resume
• Cover letter with salary requirements
• Unofficial transcripts from the most recent educational institution attended

Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis. NO TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Position Details

• Job Type: Full-time
• Work Location: In person in Silver Spring 🏢