Bilingual (Spanish) Legal Assistant for Intake Albany

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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