Legal Assistant

We are seeking a reliable, organized, and proactive full-time Legal Assistant or Paralegal to join our team. This role is the operational backbone for our firm, handling essential administrative duties, calendar management, and vital client communication. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a small team setting, possesses excellent communication skills, and brings an empathetic approach to client interactions. Bilingual in Spanish and English is highly preferred.

Key responsibilities include:

Client Intake and Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact, answer phone calls, greet clients, and conduct initial potential client intakes with empathy and professionalism.

Scheduling & Calendar Management: Maintain firm calendars, schedule client meetings, court dates, deadlines, depositions, and medical appointments.

Document Management: Draft, format, and send formal correspondence, legal letters, and basic pleadings; manage incoming and outgoing mail (digital and physical).

Case Support: Request, organize, and track medical records and bills; maintain well-organized digital client files.