Spanish Speaking Law Office Help (Lowell, MA)
Will train to be a Legal Assistant
employment type: full-time
High volume law office seeking full-time Spanish Speaking Assistant. This is a great opportunity to learn to work in a collegial law firm. Our office is looking for a bright and motivated candidate who has excellent attention to detail and believes in client service. Prior law office experience is not required.
Candidates should be:
a) Proficient with MS Word;
b) Able to multitask and prioritize;
c) Detail oriented;
d) Able to follow directions and work independently;
e) Willing and able to learn new skills; and
f) Excellent at customer service.
Duties may include, but are not limited to:
a) Translating between Spanish and English;
b) Answering telephones (will train);
c) Drafting documents and correspondence (will train);
d) Providing assistance to attorneys as needed (will train);
e) Providing Assistance to Clients as needed (will train);
f) Scheduling and completing forms and applications with clients (will train);
g) Performing general administrative duties (will train);
h) Data Entry (will train);
i)Managing Calendar and appointments (will train); and
i) Other duties as assigned.
The following would be considered a plus, but not required:
a) Having sufficient typing skills to process Dictation is a plus, but not required;
b) Experience with computer networks or hardware is a plus, but not required;
c) Experience with websites and other marketing is a plus, but not required; and
d) Experience with tax, bookkeeping and/or accounting is a plus, but not required.
If you possess any of these skills, please highlight that in your email or cover letter.