*About us*
Small but busy law firm is seeking a paralegal/legal assistant who is bilingual in English and Spanish.
Located in Pilsen, Villalobos & Associates has been serving the Chicago land area for decades in many areas of law.
We handle criminal defense, civil litigation, and real estate transactions.
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Over the years, we have built a loyal client base of local families and clients who trust our firm to handle a variety of legal needs.
The ideal applicant understands that cultivating client relationships and trust between the clients and firm is what makes our firm what it is.
Our paralegals are the face of the firm at the front desk, so you must be professional and understand the importance of good customer service.
Job Duties include:
Opening and closing the office;
Answering the phone;
scheduling client appointments;
Communicating with clients;
Receiving and sending mail/email;
E-filing documents;
Collecting payments; and
Assisting the attorneys as needed.
Candidates must speak fluent Spanish.
No prior legal experience is required, however, inexperienced candidates must be ready to learn quickly.
Our office and the court system heavily uses technology to send and submit documents and applicants MUST be able to effectively use technology, including common office apps like Word, Excel, Outlook, Gmail, and Adobe.
Applicants must be able to communicate clearly and professionally with opposing counsels, government offices, and others while being courteous and civil.
The office is fast-paced and requires good multi-tasking skills and attention to detail.
No phone calls, please; to apply, send a cover letter and resume.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.
00 - $20.
00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
* Weekends as needed
Travel requirement:
* No travel
Language:
* Spanish (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
* Chicago, IL 60608: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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