What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Vargas Law Firm?
Vargas Law Firm is seeking a Bilingual (English/Spanish) speaking Legal Assistant to start immediately and join our passionate legal team. Previous experience as a legal assistant in immigration law is recommended but not required. We are willing to train the right candidate who is eager to learn and embrace our customer service-oriented culture.
Qualifications:
- Fluent and proficient in English and Spanish (Required)
- Excellent customer service skills
- Interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with people
- Must be detail-oriented and organized
- Excellent communication, interviewing, writing, and proofreading skills required
- Must be reliable and punctual
- Must be a self-starter and self-motivated person with great organizational skills who can handle multiple priorities, deadlines, and projects at once.
- Being compassionate and empathetic
- Proficient in Microsoft Office/Google Suite
Job Duties:
- Provide administrative support to Office Manager, Attorneys, Paralegals and staff
- Translate Documents
- Draft basic legal documents and correspondence
- Calling clients, gather documents and case-relevant information
- Filling out Immigration Applications
Pay range is negotiable depending on experience
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Travel requirement:
- No travel
Ability to commute/relocate:
- West Covina, CA 91791: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Language:
- Spanish (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $20