Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Job Purpose: Assist paralegals and lawyers by providing administrative support as needed. Answer telephone, screen calls. Screen potential clients in person or from incoming calls responding to various ads and campaigns. Perform administrative duties using legal terminology, procedures, and documents. Prepare legal papers and correspondence, such as summonses, complaints, motions, and subpoenas. May also assist with other office activities. Candidate must be fluent in Spanish. Duties: Receive and place telephone calls and interview potential clients. Schedule and make appointments. Organize and maintain law libraries, documents, and case files. Make photocopies of correspondence, documents, and other printed matter. Assist attorneys/paralegals in collecting information. Draft and type office memos. Complete various forms and applications for clients. Prepare and distribute invoices to bill responsible party or pay account expenses. Submit articles and information from searches to attorneys for review and approval for use. Make travel arrangements for attorneys. Organize and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing system. Mail, fax, or arrange for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials. Meet with clients and other professionals to discuss details of case. File pleadings with court clerk. Gather and analyze research data, such as statutes, decisions, and legal articles, codes, and documents. Direct and coordinate law office activity, including delivery of subpoenas. Skills/qualifications: Bi\-lingual/English\-Spanish verbal and written Excellent written and verbal communication skills Must be a good multi\-tasker with excellent organization skills. Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook). Work Environment: This is not a work from home position but will allow remote work one (1\) day in week. Our Riverside office is the primary location for this position. This is a very small legal practice and the right candidate will enjoy wearing many hats to keep the work organized while meeting all deadlines. We have a business casual dress code but a professional demeanor with our clients and co\-workers. Pay: $22\.00 \- $25\.00 per hour Application Question(s): * What Zip Code will you be commuting from? Work Location: In person