Seeking a Bilingual Legal Assistant who is fluent in English and Spanish to join a legal team. This position supports the settlement process for both active and bankrupt defendants by preparing legal documents, communicating with clients, and maintaining accurate case records. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, comfortable speaking with clients, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:

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Aptos;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none">Responsibilities Prepare Compromise and Release (C&R) agreements using firm templates or defendant-provided documents. Review and revise settlement documents for active Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA) cases when applicable. Send settlement documents to clients via DocuSign or mail. Review returned documents to ensure all signatures and required information are complete. Prepare and assemble settlement packages, including Requests for Dismissal, Form B, Medicare eligibility forms, Successor-in-Interest declarations, and other required documents. Upload executed settlement documents to trust websites when required. Maintain accurate case tracking and update internal databases throughout the settlement process. Contact clients regarding outstanding documents and answer questions related to settlement releases and Medicare eligibility. Work collaboratively with attorneys and staff to ensure timely processing of settlements. Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:

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Aptos;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none">Qualifications 1-2 years of legal assistant or law office experience preferred. Fluent in English and Spanish (speaking, reading, writing, and translating documents). Strong verbal communication and customer service skills. Comfortable communicating with clients by phone. Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and electronic document management systems. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a high-volume environment. Able to work independently and as part of a team. Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:

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Aptos;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none">Preferred Skills Experience with legal document preparation. Experience using DocuSign and electronic case management systems. Knowledge of workers' compensation or personal injury law is a plus but not required. Aptos;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-hansi-font-family:

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Aptos;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none">Work Environment In-office training required. Hybrid work schedule available after successful completion of training. Collaborative, team-oriented legal office. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans The Know Your Rights poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf The pay transparency policy is available here: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team. AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

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//e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.