What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bilingual (Spanish) Legal Assistant for Intake Albany position at William Mattar, P.C.?
Join our dedicated team at William Mattar, P.C. and become part of our mission to make a positive impact on people's lives. We're currently looking for a skilled Spanish-speaking Legal Assistant to join our Intake Department at our new location in Albany. In this role, you'll play a crucial part in the initial contact with our clients, guiding them through the process with empathy and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
Communicate with Spanish speaking and English speaking clients
Effectively utilize case management software to create the initial case file for all new and prospective clients, schedule meetings, document all work, case expenses and payments, and communicate with firm employees
Answer all calls in a timely manner and conduct phone interviews with new and prospective clients
Schedule appointments for new clients coordinating calendars for multiple people
Meet with new and prospective clients in the company office for continued fact gathering
Generate initial documents for both client and attorney
Photocopy, telefax, email, mail and scan items associated with clients’ cases
Assist attorneys with the following:
- Draft correspondence and documents using firm templates
- Assemble enclosures
- Request police accident reports
- Request medical records
- Prepare the physical case file to be transferred to assigned attorney and legal assistant/paralegal
Education, Skills, and Experience Requirements:
High School Diploma required, college degree preferred
Minimum of two years of office or customer service experience
Native or fluent proficiency in Spanish
Perks:
Our firm offers generous Paid Time Off (PTO) to help employees keep their work/life balance.
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