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Bilingual Paralegal
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What they do
A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.
$62,367 / year median in South Carolina
+6% projected growth
Job Description
- Assist attorneys with day-to-day case management, client communication, document preparation, and legal administrative support.
- Prepare, organize, maintain, and update legal documents, case files, client records, correspondence, and supporting materials.
- Communicate professionally with clients in both English and Spanish to gather information, answer routine questions, and support case progress.
- Coordinate deadlines, appointments, hearings, filings, discovery requests, and other case-related activities.
- Conduct legal research, assist with document drafting, and communicate with courts, opposing counsel, government agencies, and other parties as needed.
- Maintain confidentiality, accuracy, and organization across all client and case documentation. Compensation and Benefits
Salary:
$45,000 to $65,000 per year, depending on experience and education.Employment Type:
Direct hire, full-time.Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.Location:
Greenville, SC.- Work environment: Professional, collaborative legal office with opportunities for growth. Required Qualifications and Skills
- Support attorneys with case management, legal documentation, client communication, and deadline coordination.
- Prepare and maintain case files, correspondence, discovery materials, filings, and confidential client records.
- Communicate with English
- and Spanish-speaking clients, courts, agencies, opposing counsel, and other parties.
- Assist with litigation support, legal research, document preparation, and general legal office operations.
- Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish with strong written and verbal communication skills.
- 3 to 5 years of paralegal or legal support experience preferred.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and case details.
- High attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate and confidential records.
- Professional client-service skills and the ability to communicate clearly with attorneys, clients, and external parties.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard legal or office technology.
- Paralegal certificate, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in a related field preferred. Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting litigation, immigration, and/or real estate law matters.
- Prior experience preparing legal documents, discovery materials, filings, client intake documents, or case correspondence.
- Familiarity with legal office procedures, court communications, deadline tracking, and case management systems.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced legal environment while maintaining professionalism, accuracy, and confidentiality.