Spanish-Speaking Legal Assistant for Criminal Law Firm in Fort Lauderdale & Boca Raton: The Rossen Law Firm is a growing criminal defense law firm in Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton that provides a meaningful and compassionate defense to each of our clients. We love helping good people when something bad happens - allowing people to achieve their best futures! Our legal team is committed to producing outstanding results and building relationships with our clients. You will be part of a thriving dream team comprised of the most passionate criminal defense attorneys and will be deeply involved in our commitment to providing our clients with the respect, understanding, and compassion that they deserve. If you like to work in a fast-paced environment where you will rarely be bored, you've come to the right place! About the Role We are looking for a Legal Assistant to join a team devoted to providing the best criminal defense legal services to our South Florida community. The legal assistant's primary function is to support the lawyer in all aspects of what they do. This involves anticipating project needs, managing workload, and producing the highest quality work in a timely manner. We are looking for someone with strong project ownership, legal knowledge, and communication skills who thrives when working in a fast-paced collaborative team environment. Knowledge of criminal law is a bonus but not necessary. Our case management software is top-notch and easy to learn, allowing you to work quickly to get things done. It is a requirement that this position is able to speak Spanish. Room for growth is abundant for this position. Who Should Apply: Are you fast? Do you get it? Working fast, is a requirement for the position - you need to be someone who can (and wants to) work fast. We need someone who truly understands what it means that everyone accused of a crime is truly innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. If you believe that not everyone is as "bad" as their worst day, then apply. If you believe everyone is entitled to a real defense team, then apply. If you treat others how you would like to be treated regardless of race/gender/class/etc. then apply. Our Standard We want to look across the table at a client and let them know we did everything we could to beat their case and better their future. We do not cut corners, ever. We play the "process" more so than the "result." If you are a corner-cutter, then do NOT apply. We Take Care of Our People • Completive pay based on your experience and background • 75 % of a Gold Plan Health coverage is paid by the firm • A generous number of vacation days each year including court holidays. • 401(k) with a guaranteed employer contribution of 7.5% regardless of employee contribution • Performance-based bonuses WE RESPECT YOUR CAREER: ALL APPLICATIONS ARE CONFIDENTIAL The Rossen Law Firm is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse environment. The firm encourages applications from a diverse pool of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, age, national origin, handicap or disability, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law. Responsibilities: • Prepare, review and edit a wide range of criminal defense legal documents and correspondence of a confidential nature, and ensure high quality, accuracy, and comprehensiveness • Open and close files in a timely fashion with exceptional accuracy. One mistake here could mean the difference between freedom and incarceration for our clients • Maintain the attorney calendar by planning and scheduling conferences, meetings, hearings, and depositions • Subpoena witnesses for depositions and confirm their attendance • Communicate with prosecutors, legal assistants, and judicial assistants for scheduling court dates • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, set reasonable priorities, and manage time and deadline-driven workload • Reporting directly to your assigned attorney and anticipating their needs with a proactive approach to solving problems • Participate in daily and weekly department meetings to discuss tasks and cases • Build and maintain real relationships with our clients. Get to know them on a personal level. Know their families. Be a difference maker in their life • Backup phones and intake responsibilities which include appointment setting for potential new clients Qualifications: This person must have excellent time management skills in addition to the following: • 1+ years of related experience providing project support in a professional services firm • Experience in criminal law is preferred but not required • Excellent computer skills and experience in Microsoft and Google applications and Case Management Software • Strong customer service skills with a genuine desire to help people in need • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • An organized approach to multitasking in a high-activity environment • Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment • A tough person, who is able to handle coaching in a fast-paced environment • Ability to handle highly sensitive situations in a professional, confidential and courteous manner • Spanish speaking is required. WHAT WILL SET YOU APART • Leadership: Have the desire to take initiative and actively contribute to the team and firm • Client Service: Have the mindset to provide impeccable customer service • Toughness: Have the work ethic and positive attitude to thrive during difficult situations • A long-term commitment to being part of a growing and thriving law firm. We are not looking for people to be with us for a short-term commitment • A self-starter who is reliable, resourceful, and detail-oriented Compensation: $37,000 - $50,000 yearly

• Prepare, review and edit a wide range of criminal defense legal documents and correspondence of a confidential nature, and ensure high quality, accuracy, and comprehensiveness • Open and close files in a timely fashion with exceptional accuracy. One mistake here could mean the difference between freedom and incarceration for our clients • Maintain the attorney calendar by planning and scheduling conferences, meetings, hearings, and depositions • Subpoena witnesses for depositions and confirm their attendance • Communicate with prosecutors, legal assistants, and judicial assistants for scheduling court dates • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, set reasonable priorities, and manage time and deadline-driven workload • Reporting directly to your assigned attorney and anticipating their needs with a proactive approach to solving problems • Participate in daily and weekly department meetings to discuss tasks and cases • Build and maintain real relationships with our clients. Get to know them on a personal level. Know their families. Be a difference maker in their life • Backup phones and intake responsibilities which include appointment setting for potential new clients