Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Legal Assistant/Paralegal Law Office of Ayala & Acosta McAllen, TX Job Details Full-time $15 - $18 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Spanish Phone communication English Client interaction via phone calls Full Job Description The Law Office Ayala & Acosta is a full-service immigration law firm seeking a bilingual (English-Spanish) Legal Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and will have a passion for helping others and a desire to grow within the legal field. Position Overview As a key member of our firm, you will work closely with attorneys, clients, and government agencies to ensure efficient handling of immigration court matters. This role is heavily focused on immigration court cases.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist attorneys in preparing, filing, and managingimmigration court cases (EOIR)

Document Preparation:

Prepare, review, and assemble a wide range of immigration-related documents and forms for submission to government agencies.

Administrative Support:

Provide administrative support including scheduling, document management, and case tracking. Maintain and track court deadlines, hearing dates, and filings.

Client Communication:

Communicate effectively with clients (primarily Spanish-speaking) to gather documentation, explain procedures, and provide updates.

Translation and Interpretation:

Assist with translation and interpretation services as needed, particularly for clients who are non-native English speakers. Translate documents, correspondence, and forms between English and other languages as required.

Requirements Required:

Bilingual (English-Spanish) Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently Excellent phone etiquette and communication skills to interact professionally with clients and team members Attention to detail Previous legal experience preferred, but not required Email resume to:

Pay:

$15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person