Bilingual Legal Assistant – $20.00 p/h in Meridian, ID

• Full-time position in Meridian, Idaho
• Monday- Friday, 8 am – 5 pm
• Formal Spanish and English Fluency required

 DUTIES:

• Work with attorneys and law firm clients, preparing and maintaining clients’ applications and case documents, writing detailed notes in case-management software, managing casework, providing continued communication and assistance to assigned clients, and filing various submissions with government agencies and courts when needed
• Communicate regularly with clients to obtain documents, track case progress, and locate and develop case-relevant information
• Provide assistance and clarification for any case-related questions indicated by clients
• Conduct research for client matters as instructed by the attorney
• Monitor case statuses for deadlines, updates, changes, or notifications
• Draft correspondences, affidavits, and applications for various government agencies such as USCIS, NVC, EOIR, state/local agencies, and so on
• Review and organize confidential documents, gather information, complete forms, and prepare submissions for attorney review.
• Perform other tasks consistent with the job position from beginning to end
• Prepare and maintain case files including preparation of legal and case documents, detailing notes in case-management software, filing submissions, and updating case files.
• Provide attorneys with important dates and deadlines for each case monthly
• Administratively support and prepare for interviews, hearings, and trials
• Possess excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple assignments with minimal supervision
• Perform day-to-day operations including, document processing, phone systems management, contracts, and calendar management
• Comfortable multi-tasking and prioritizing tasks without guidance
• Ensure client’s timely payment on a case and process all payments received in the office and ensure proper receipts are sent

REQUIREMENTS:

• Formal Spanish and English Fluency
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, on the phone and in person
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented and professional
• Understanding of basic personnel and office management practices
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks, delegating when appropriate
• Proficiency typing 40+ words per minutes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or other similar software program

Education and Experience:

• Preferred, Bachelor’s degree or four-year degree equivalent
• Preferred, two years in a law office environment

Why work for Personnel Plus, Inc.

• As the area's largest Staffing Service, we value adding you as a member of our great team
• Your application will be considered for many urgent openings
• Apply Today - work today
• Flex pay - choose Direct Deposit, pay card, or paper check
• Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance
• Referral Hiring Incentives
• We never charge a fee

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