Legal Assistant

Seeking a Bilingual Spanish Legal Assistant to become a part of the team! This is a one\-attorney personal injury law firm. We are helping the Spanish community to receive compensation for serious injuries. Excellent location right near Bryant Park, Manhattan in a great working environment. Some prior office and/or legal experience is desired. Medical knowledge is a plus. **Responsibilities:** Ability to respond to changing circumstances. There will be some phone work, but not too heavy. Abilty to apply methods as they are done in this office; \- Maintain client contact and update medical information; \- Assist with the reviewing and drafting of documents; \- Contact other attorneys and occasionally Court personnel; \- Be aware of calendar events; \- Record and store client information; **​Qualifications:** \- Ability to prioritize and multitask; \- Excellent communication skills; \- "Can do" attitude and detail\-oriented; Most clients speak Spanish. Bilingual is necessary. There is an emphasis on client service and positive teamwork within the law office, with room for advancement. The attorney is always available for questions/comments during working hours. Job Type: Full\-time Pay: $50,000\.00 \- $65,000\.00 per year Benefits: * Opportunities for advancement * Paid sick time * Paid time off * Referral program Application Question(s): * Will it take you more than 1 hour to travel to 140 West 40th Street daily? Education: * Associate (Required) Experience: * Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required) * Legal Related: 1 year (Preferred) Language: * Spanish (Required) Ability to Commute: * New York, NY 10018 (Required) Work Location: In person