Overview
Paralegal Jobs in Austin, TX at RPM Living
Great opportunity to become part of FitzGerald & Company, LLC, a specialized Boston firm, concentrating in immigration and criminal litigation. Our firm is seeking a full time bilingual Legal Assistant / Paralegal who speaks Spanish (Portuguese also a plus) in addition to English, enjoys working directly with clients from different cultures, is ready to undertake great responsibility, and is eager to learn and develop in the legal field.
Our office offers a friendly, respectful and flexible work environment, a dedicated team, an interesting and varied caseload and a compensation package includes health insurance, disability/life insurance, and retirement benefits.
This is also an opportunity to assist individuals from an array of cultures and backgrounds that need legal representation.
Please level of Spanish fluency (1-10, 10 being completely bilingual) in the subject line when you email your resume. We will contact directly those whom we would like to interview.
Job Description
A key member of our team, responsible for handling day to day relationships with clients, the legal assistant / paralegal works under direct supervision form attorneys and assists them with:
General case management
Organizing and maintaining case documents and files for easy retrieval
Monitoring important case developments and dates
Preparing immigration forms and supporting documentation
Preparing client, government agency, insurance, and court correspondence
Maintaining clients informed on the status of their case and assisting in management of client expectations
Following case processes
Answering calls and qualifying potential new clients
Keeping track of time spent on cases and their status
Requirements
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Spanish and English
Pays attention to detail without compromising efficiency
Good research, organization, and problem solving skills
Great interpersonal and client relations skills. (Enjoys helping people in difficult circumstances).
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Internet applications
Knowledge of other legal software a plus
Paralegal experience preferred
Some experience with immigration law preferred
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 – $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
401(k) matching
AD&D insurance
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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Title: Paralegal
Company: RPM Living
Location: Austin, TX
