[Remote] V105 - Bilingual Civil Rights Legal Assistant
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Job Duck is a lifestyle company that connects individuals with rewarding remote job opportunities. They are seeking a Bilingual Civil Rights Legal Assistant to support a dynamic civil rights practice, taking ownership of legal and administrative processes to ensure smooth case progression and high-quality client communication.
Responsibilities
- Draft and assist with discovery responses and legal documentation
- Support attorneys with administrative and legal tasks as needed
- Assist in maintaining efficient workflow across ongoing cases
- Ensure accurate recordkeeping and document management
- Handle inbound and outbound phone communication with clients and opposing counsel
- Summarize depositions and case-related materials
- Provide regular updates to clients regarding case status
- Prepare and organize pleadings for attorney review
- Maintain accurate calendaring of deadlines, hearings, and appointments
- Manage client intake processes and collect relevant case information
Skills
- 1-2 years of experience working as a legal assistant or paralegal in a law firm required
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish
- Comfortable handling client communication via phone and written channels
- Strong attention to detail with high accuracy in legal documentation
- Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Professionalism and ability to handle confidential information
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment
- Team-oriented mindset with a collaborative approach
- Emotional intelligence and the ability to maintain a positive attitude
- Self-motivated and committed to delivering high-quality work
- Analytical mindset with strong comprehension skills
- Law or law-related degree
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