Bilingual Paralegal

Summary

Sarratt & Horta Vorse, P.A. is seeking a Bilingual Paralegal to join our Taylors, SC and Spartanburg, SC office’s teams. As a bilingual paralegal/legal assistant, you will be responsible for working side by side with the firm’s attorneys and managing their day-to-day operations and caseload. This is an in-person, full-time position.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple projects, with little oversight from attorneys.
• Provide oversight into attorneys’ calendars to schedule court hearings, pleas, jury trials, continuances, work with opposing counsel to set depositions, mediations, etc. 
• Send letters of representation, requests for discovery, send demand letters. 
• Stay in contact with clients to notify them of court dates, schedule case updates, gather evidentiary information, affidavits, etc.
• Assist attorneys with setting deadlines and follow up to ensure deadlines are met and matters settle in a timely manner.
• Conduct legal research, file management, and prepare case summaries as needed.
• Prepare legal documents such as complaints, interrogatories, motions, summons, etc. 
• E-file documents in federal and state court as needed.
• Contact parties and witnesses, prepare exhibits and other necessary documentation for pre-trial and trial phases.
• Communicate with team members and immediate supervisor attorneys clearly and effectively.
• Conduct in a professional manner and dress appropriately. 
• Make positive contributions to maintain a positive culture.
• Communicate job expectations by planning, participating and accepting responsibilities as assigned. 
• Assist in other areas as required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree, certificate or equivalent job experience.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Minimum 1 year experience.
• Completion of nationally accredited paralegal program, or close to completion.
• Must possess the ability to multi-task, manage workload, prioritize assignments while maintaining a positive attitude and with minimum supervision.
•  Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both languages. Attention to detail and high level of accuracy is required. 
• Extensive computer and database expertise, MS Office, etc.
• Proficiency in calendaring court dates, mediations, hearings and regular meetings to avoid time conflicts for attorneys..
• Applicable knowledge of court procedures, motions, discovery and evidence procedures.
• Be familiar with rules of professional conduct, and comfortable with working in a fast-paced workplace.
• Have a strong work ethic and exceptional problem-solving skills.
• Ability to be a team player and follow procedures.

Benefits

• Compensation is based on experience.
• Vacation and Sick time accrual.
• Monetary allowance towards health insurance.