Experienced Bilingual Worker’S Compensation Legal Assistant
Bernheim Kelley, LLC, is looking to hire a bilingual English/Spanish Legal assistant to work alongside attorneys and paralegals to achieve clients’ goals. Our ideal candidate will have experience as a legal assistant with a minimum of 1 year in Worker's Compensation case handling and will have excellent organizational and communication skills. Great opportunity for an experienced legal assistant who wants to join a boutique-style firm and take advantage of larger firm benefits, including health insurance, 401(k), a steady paycheck, and access to numerous firm resources, including top-tier technology, marketing, and human resources. Bernheim Kelley not only focuses on obtaining incredible results for clients but also focuses on creating a comfortable and career-focused workplace for our employees. Personable, strong, professional candidates who want to work with like-minded colleagues in an outstanding firm will thrive in this job and work environment. Contact us to hear more about our unique approach to the position, and you can have the opportunity to achieve great professional and financial success with BK. We are hiring for both our Miami, FL, location and our Ft Lauderdale, FL, location. Responsibilities: • Meet with clients to gather information during all phases of the case. • Organize and maintain all case files and information concerning engagement, whether electronic or paper, in accordance with the law firm's policies • Communication with and update clients on case status as requested • Scheduling all legal events with clients, opposing counsel, and the Judges’ offices • Perform general administrative tasks, such as answering phone calls, scanning documents, and data entry • Must be a team player, dependable, and highly motivated to close tasks and activities Qualifications: • Bilingual English/Spanish (written and oral) • Computer proficient - specifically with case management software, MS Office, and spreadsheet presentation • Exceptional organizational skills as well as effective communication skills, both written and oral • High school diploma or equivalent required This position provides an opportunity for a career with a competitive compensation and benefits package, challenging work that genuinely makes a difference in people’s lives, and a professional but friendly work environment. All inquiries will be kept strictly confidential.
• Meet with clients to gather information during all phases of the case. • Organize and maintain all case files and information concerning engagement, whether electronic or paper, in accordance with the law firm's policies • Communication with and update clients on case status as requested • Scheduling all legal events with clients, opposing counsel, and the Judges’ offices • Perform general administrative tasks, such as answering phone calls, scanning documents, and data entry • Must be a team player, dependable, and highly motivated to close tasks and activities