Subject: English-Chinese Bilingual Legal Assistant
Introduction: General Practice Law Firm is currently seeking legal assistant to join our team. Candidates must be responsible team players, have a high level of professionalism, and bring a friendly, positive attitude to work each day.
Job Type: Full-time
Number of Hire for this Role: 2 (One in Manhattan Office; One in Flushing Office)
Schedule: Monday to Friday (9 am to 6 pm, with flexible one-hour lunch break)
Qualifications:
1. Bachelor’s Degree
2. Chinese reading and writing
3. Fluent Chinese speaking, Cantonese as a plus
4. Background in the legal setting: 1 year
5. Microsoft Office: 1 year
6. Willing to travel within five boroughs
Job Description:
1. Meeting clients, collecting and screening data in order to prepare supporting documents for various cases
2. Filling out various application forms & drafting statements/affidavits for clients
3. Organizing exhibits/evidence/appendices in support of applications/briefs/motions
4. Communicating with different court staff, governmental agencies, and other organization for process of cases
5. Translating for clients and attorneys communication both orally and in writing
6. Assisting with other office tasks as requested by the attorneys and managers.
Important Note:
1. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
2. Pay will be determined based upon experience.
3. This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.
4. All resumes should be emailed directly to nylawfirm319@gmail.com.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $48,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Location: New York, NY
Posted: Aug. 18, 2024, 9:31 p.m.
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