[Hiring] Bilingual Legal Assistant @HireLATAM

Role Description

Our Client is seeking a proactive, detail-obsessed Bilingual Legal Assistant to serve as a critical operational pillar for their expanding practice. This role is far more than rote data entry; it is a high-touch position requiring a professional who thrives on problem-solving, values high administrative standards, and can naturally empathize with clients navigating traumatic lifecycle events. The successful candidate will independently manage complex documentation requests, organize firm calendars, and act as a primary, fluent point of contact for Spanish-speaking clients, medical providers, and legal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Case Management & Intake Operations:
  • Processes and addresses individual task lists autonomously via the firm’s centralized case management system each day.
  • Conducts regular phone updates and remote check-in meetings with clients, translating complex legal timelines into clear, reassuring updates.
  • Responds to all incoming digital correspondence and telephone calls within a strict 24-hour window using a composed, solution-oriented approach.
  • Handles relentless administrative follow-up with third-party vendors and institutions to keep cases moving forward dynamically.
• Legal Documentation & Records Procurement:
  • Drafts, proofreads, and edits foundational legal correspondence, including formal letters of representation.
  • Manages the end-to-end procurement process for essential case assets, including medical records, detailed medical bills, wage loss documentation, and specialized physician reports.
  • Maintains flawless digital client files and structures firm calendars to track critical deadlines, court filings, and deposition schedules.

Qualifications

• Language: Flawless, native-level bilingual fluency in English and Spanish (both written and verbal) is an absolute requirement.
• Must be capable of translating legal terminology accurately.
• Technical Savvy: High proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office applications, Adobe Acrobat DC, legal research tools, and cloud-based database systems.
• Administrative Discipline: An exceptional eye for detail, with a strict "worth doing right every time" approach to file organization and document proofreading.
• Resilience & Empathy: Proven ability to remain level-headed, patient, and cool under pressure when communicating with individuals experiencing severe physical or emotional trauma.
• Autonomous Execution: A strategic mind that takes immediate initiative, thrives without micromanagement, and independently researches answers to complex tasks.

Requirements

• Prior professional experience working within a US-based law firm, with a strong preference for personal injury litigation practices.
• Direct, hands-on experience utilizing Filevine case management software is a major competitive advantage.

Benefits

• Incentivized Compensation: Competitive stable baseline salary combined with performance-based bonus structures.
• Empowered Work Culture: Work within a trusted, supportive environment that treats employee well-being and continuous learning as core business objectives.
• Professional Skill Expansion: Deepen your knowledge of US tort law, medical billing systems, and advanced legal case management platforms.
• 100% Remote Infrastructure: Fixed, structured day shift executed from the comfort of a dedicated home office in Latin America.