Overview
Spanish Bilingual ReceptionistLegal Assistant Jobs in Silver Spring, Maryland, USA at MELEHY AND ASSOCIATES LLC
Position: Full time Spanish Bilingual ReceptionistLegal Assistant
Job Description
Well-established plaintiffs’ employment law firm in Silver Spring is seeking a recent high school graduate for our Spanish Bilingual full-time Receptionist/Legal Assistant position. Our firm litigates wage and hour and employment discrimination claims.
Duties
and Responsibilities
Screen telephone calls
Greet guests
Perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks such as:
Answering telephones
Scheduling appointments
Updating case files
Preparing spreadsheets
Maintaining calendars
Organizing documents and preparing exhibit notebooks and binders
Receiving and sorting daily mail and deliveries
Obtain information from new and potential clients
Respond to inquiries regarding the status of pending cases
Operate standard office equipment such as computers, calculators, duplicating machines, fax machines, printers, and scanners
Maintain break room and other common areas, including cleaning appliances
Make deliveries and run errands outside the office
Organize and maintain the file room, including lifting large and heavy boxes of files
Perform other work-related tasks as assigned, including those related to firm operations
Provide simultaneous Spanish-English interpretation between attorneys, support staff, and clients
Office Hours
Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Work Schedule
Maximum of 40 hours per week.
Working Conditions
Potentially stressful conditions due to workloads and deadlines.
Physical Requirements
Ability to move and lift file boxes weighing up to 25 pounds overhead.
Education
Completion of a high school diploma; simultaneous enrollment in a bachelor’s or associate degree is strongly preferred.
Experience
Solid verbal and written communication skills, organizational ability, multitasking, prioritization, and the capacity to work under pressure. Resourcefulness and proactivity are essential.
Applicant Requirements
Detail-oriented and meticulous
Self-motivated and driven
Patient and adaptable
Ability to function well in a fast-paced environment
Special Requirements
Must be able to be covered by a fidelity bond. The candidate will need to pass a criminal background check and/or fingerprinting.
Pay
$16.00 to $18.00 per hour, based on experience. Overtime opportunities are available for full-time employees. Benefits include 7 paid holidays, up to 2 weeks of paid time off, 401(k) participation with employer match, and eligibility for other benefits.
Application Instructions
Applicants must submit a current resume, cover letter with salary requirements, and unofficial transcripts. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. No phone calls, please.
Job Details
Type:
Full-time
Location:
In person in Silver Spring
Posted: 05/02/2025
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Title: Spanish Bilingual ReceptionistLegal Assistant
Company: MELEHY AND ASSOCIATES LLC
Location: Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
Category: Administrative/Clerical
