Job description
For ambitious, culturally diverse, curious minds seeking booming careers, Job Duck unlocks and nurtures your potential. We connect you with rewarding, remote job opportunities with US-based employers who recognize and appreciate your skills, allowing you to not just survive but thrive.
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Job Description:
Job Duck is seeking a Bilingual Legal Assistant to support a legal team with essential administrative and legal tasks that contribute to efficient case management and daily operations. In this role, you will work closely with legal professionals, assisting with document preparation, government filings, and a variety of legal support responsibilities. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and capable of working independently while maintaining a collaborative approach with the broader team. Success in this position requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Monthly Compensation Range: $1,150 to 1,220 USD.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Prepare legal forms and documentation
Maintain accurate records and documentation
Complete additional legal and administrative tasks as assigned
Ensure documents are prepared accurately and submitted on time
File FOIA requests and related legal documents
Assist the Senior Paralegal with ongoing legal matters
Support legal case preparation and organization
Communicate with internal team members regarding case progress
Coordinate and manage legal files
Support daily legal operations and workflow management
Requirements:
Additional Job Description:
• Schedule: Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
• Time Zone: EST
Required Skills:
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a legal assistant, or in a legal support role and/or related Bachelor's degree in legal studies
• Experience working in a legal environment preferred
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Spanish
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating with legal team members
• Ability to learn new processes and procedures quickly
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work independently
• Proactive mindset
• Team player mentality
• Quick learner
• Time management skills
• Problem-solving abilities
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally
• Adaptability in a dynamic legal environment
Software/Tools Required: ◦ Legal document preparation tools ◦ Microsoft Office Suite ◦ Email platforms ◦ Calendar management tools ◦ Additional legal industry software as required
Work Shift:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM [EST][EDT] (United States of America)Languages:
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Originally posted on Himalayas
Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.