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Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary
<p>Seeking a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary with bilingual Spanish-speaking skills to provide essential administrative and clerical support to attorneys and the legal team. This role is in-office Monday through Friday and requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with legal terminology and office technology. As the Legal Assistant you will ensure the efficient operation of the legal team, contributing to positive outcomes for both clients and legal professionals. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Translate legal documents, correspondence, and client communications between English and Spanish with accuracy and professionalism</li><li>Provide interpretation support during client meetings, phone calls, and court proceedings as needed</li><li>Assist attorneys in preparing and organizing case files, drafts, and filings in both languages</li><li>Communicate with clients and relay information to attorneys and staff</li><li>Schedule appointments, manage calendars, and coordinate meetings for Spanish-speaking clients</li><li>Maintain confidential records and ensure compliance with firm and legal privacy standards</li><li>Support other general legal assistant duties, including filing, scanning, and data entry</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>1+ year of experience in a legal support or administrative role preferred</li><li>Professional fluency in Spanish and English; experience with legal terminology in both languages is a plus</li><li>Excellent organizational and multitasking skills</li><li>Strong attention to detail and commitment to confidentiality</li><li>Proficient with office technology and document management systems (Microsoft Office Suite, PDF editors, etc.)</li><li>Effective communication and interpersonal skills</li></ul><p>Ready to make a difference in this legal role? Apply now to join our team!</p>
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  • San Jose, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 25.00 - 30.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Seeking a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary with bilingual Spanish-speaking skills to provide essential administrative and clerical support to attorneys and the legal team. This role is in-office Monday through Friday and requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with legal terminology and office technology. As the Legal Assistant you will ensure the efficient operation of the legal team, contributing to positive outcomes for both clients and legal professionals. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Translate legal documents, correspondence, and client communications between English and Spanish with accuracy and professionalism</li><li>Provide interpretation support during client meetings, phone calls, and court proceedings as needed</li><li>Assist attorneys in preparing and organizing case files, drafts, and filings in both languages</li><li>Communicate with clients and relay information to attorneys and staff</li><li>Schedule appointments, manage calendars, and coordinate meetings for Spanish-speaking clients</li><li>Maintain confidential records and ensure compliance with firm and legal privacy standards</li><li>Support other general legal assistant duties, including filing, scanning, and data entry</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-01-09T21:59:21Z

Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary Job in San Jose, CA | Robert Half