Job Description
Bilingual Paralegal - Family Law
Full-time, On-Site Opportunity in Austin, TX
We are seeking a bilingual paralegal who can effectively combine legal expertise with compassion. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality legal work while treating every client with care and respect.
Responsibilities
- Meet with clients to collect essential details and background for their cases.
- Support attorneys in managing case files, tracking deadlines, and keeping documentation organized.
- Prepare and format legal documents such as pleadings, agreements, and other filings.
- Carefully review and edit legal materials for accuracy, clarity, and compliance.
- Research laws, regulations, and case precedents to assist in building case strategies.
- Coordinate calendars, schedule meetings, and handle correspondence.
- Keep client records up to date and maintain orderly case files.
- Work side-by-side with attorneys to ensure smooth case progress.
Requirements
- Fluent in both Spanish and English (written and spoken).
- 3 years of prior experience in a law firm environment, ideally within family law.
- Skilled at client interviews and information gathering.
- Strong drafting, editing, and proofreading abilities.
- Comfortable using legal case management tools and processes.
- Solid legal research skills.
- Exceptional organization and time-management skills.
- Able to work independently while contributing to a team effort.