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We are looking for an experienced (2+ yrs) Spanish-Bilingual Legal Assistant to support a busy legal team *FULLY ON-SITE* in Hackensack, New Jersey. This Contract position is ideal for someone with experience assisting attorneys in personal injury and malpractice matters while communicating confidently with Spanish-speaking clients. The role involves administrative and case support duties, including document handling, correspondence, and court-related filings. Candidates should be organized, responsive, and comfortable managing a fast-paced legal support workload.
Job Responsibility:
Draft routine legal and administrative correspondence, including letters, checks, and related support documents
Submit court documents through electronic filing systems and assist with timely filing of motions and other case paperwork
Handle incoming calls and client intake for attorneys, gathering key case details in both English and Spanish
Prepare, organize, scan, and route legal documents into the appropriate electronic and physical case files
Communicate with insurance representatives, clients, and other external contacts to support ongoing legal matters
Maintain attorney schedules, track deadlines, and help ensure important litigation dates are properly managed
Provide day-to-day secretarial and administrative support for matters related to personal injury and malpractice cases
Requirements:
At least 2 years of experience in a Legal Assistant or legal secretarial role, supporting civil litigation matters such as Personal Injury or Malpractice law
Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English is required, including strong verbal communication with Spanish-speaking clients
Proficiency with e-filing and court filing procedures
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage documents, deadlines, and multiple priorities
Experience handling client intake, administrative correspondence, and general legal office support tasks
Familiarity with calendar management in a legal environment