Description
Do you embody our core principles of integrity, respect, communication, positivity, and adaptability? If so, please keep reading. Our San Diego-based criminal defense law firm is seeking a detail-oriented, highly organized, and self-directed bilingual (Spanish-speaking) legal assistant who can serve as a key point of contact for our current clients.
Anyone considering joining our team must embody the principle that “excellence is a habit and not an act,” and be able to thrive in a modern, fast-paced law firm environment. You must be able to multitask and think on your feet while making smart decisions. We revel in being unique in the way we approach everything related to criminal defense and business, and we embrace the fact that our firm is not for everyone.
A base salary will be commensurate with skill, experience, and will be at or above market. We offer a generous PTO/Sick time policy, up to $5,250 per year in tax-free student loan and tuition repayment, a 401(k) and cash balance plan, and Firm-sponsored medical insurance, disability insurance, and life insurance for full-time employees.
Responsibilities
Daily tasks shall include:
- Conveying confidence in person and on the phone, demonstrating exceptional communication skills and an ability to develop rapport with current clients, local courts, and prosecutorial agencies (primary duty)
- Implementing, improving, and ensuring adherence to the Firm’s policies and procedures to reflect the Firm’s high standards
- Embracing attention to detail, transparency, and accountability
- Strong multitasking and task management skills; a self-motivated team player with a strong work ethic
- Treating a client or task at 5:15 P.M. on a Friday with the same care and compassion as one Monday morning at 9:15 A.M.
- Managing multiple calendars and keeping schedules for more than one person
- Copying, scanning, and filing (physical and electronic filing)
- Data entry using common web-based formats; Familiarity with MS Office Suite
- Translating orally and in writing for the Firm’s Spanish-speaking (potential) clients
Qualifications
- A willingness to be immersed in the sales aspect of the business is a plus.
- Experience working at a law firm is preferred but not necessary to apply. More importantly, candidates must have a strong customer service background.
- This is not an entry-level or a virtual/hybrid position.
- Spanish language fluency required— you must be able, willing, and ready to translate at a moment’s notice.
Compensation
$30 – $33 hourly
How to Apply
