Legal Assistant

Job Details:

Job Type: Full-time or Part Time
Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9am – 5:30 pm CST
Work Location: South Austin
Qualification and Experience:

• Bilingual – English & Spanish, written and verbal (Required)

• Experience in law office or administrative experience (strongly preferred)

Primary Job Responsibilities & Duties:

• Manage cases; 

• Manage scheduling and attorney calendar;

• Complete immigration forms;

• Translate documents from Spanish to English;

• Draft form letters;

• Manage client questionnaires;

• Meet with clients to help complete questionnaires;

• Request records from different agencies like criminal courts and immigration agencies;

• Conduct country conditions research;

• Write declarations based on attorney notes and client interviews;

• Submit case inquiries to government agencies;

• Make index of evidence collected;

• Data entry on programs and forms;

• Organize and manage electronic client case files;

• Prepare cases to be filed;

• Other tasks as needed.

Required Skills:

• Must have excellent writing and communication skills (particular emphasis on good grammar and spelling);

• Experience using Microsoft Office and related software; 

• Familiarity with Dropbox and Google Drive; 

• Will work with practice management software; 

• Must be dependable, detail oriented and highly organized; 

• Must be disciplined with time management and completion of tasks without the need to be micromanaged on all tasks; 

• Must be able to meet strict deadlines; 

• Self-starter is preferred. 

• Team player and positive attitude. 

Required Skills:

High school diploma, G.E.D. (Required)

Higher education (Preferred)

Compensation & Benefits:

Compensation for this role is commensurate with experience. We provide flexible scheduling for part time workers. For full time workers, up to 2 weeks PTO offered with an additional week of paid holidays. Health insurance coverage possible after probationary period. One work from home day possible, ancillary perks (i.e. lunches, outings).

How To Apply:

Please submit a resume, cover letter and 2 reference. Please limit your cover letter to no longer than one page. In the subject line, type your last name in all caps-LA. In your cover letter, tell me a little bit about yourself and answer the following questions: why you want this job and why you think you would be a good fit for this firm. Submit your materials to eliana@marurilaw.com. Initial phone interviews followed by in person interviews will be conducted.

If you prefer digital medium- submit your resume and 2 references. Submit a short video clip in Spanish telling us why you want this job and a short video clip in English telling us why you would be a good fit for this firm. Submit to eliana@marurilaw.com or message us through https://www.facebook.com/MaruriLawGroup.