Established Spanish and English law office serving clients throughout Alabama seeks self-starter legal assistant for office located in downtown Huntsville.
Entry level position @ 20-40 hours per week.
We are willing and able to train the ideal candidate with strong work ethic, computer skills and superior language skills (including grammar and spelling) in English and Spanish.
Most of the case work will be in the areas of immigration, divorce and family law and criminal defense, but we are a full service law firm handling many general practice matters.
Must be fluent in Spanish language: Speaking, listening, reading and writing.
Must be professional in appearance and comportment.
Mathematics skills are essential.
Must be reliable and punctual.
Must be bondable and insurable.
Must have high school diploma or equivalency; some college preferred.
Will accept client payments and be responsible for bank deposits.
Must keep accurate records of accounts- mathematics skills are essential.
Will be responsible for data entry on client accounts, daily phone log and case management.
Will draft pleadings and other court documents in criminal and civil cases and upload into online court systems.
Must have superior communication skills dealing with clients, courts, opposing attorneys and others via telephone, email, and formal written correspondence.
Some communications with potential clients via social media.
Computer skills: word processing, spreadsheet, email, zoom, billing, and social media.