Melehy And Associates
Full time Spanish Bilingual Legal Assistant
Melehy And Associates, Silver Spring, Maryland, United States, 20900
Benefits:
7 paid holidays
401(k) when eligible
Paid time off
Well‑established plaintiffs’ employment law firm in Silver Spring seeks a Spanish Bilingual Legal Assistant position. Our firm litigates wage and hour and employment discrimination claims.
Duties and Responsibilities
Screen telephone calls
Greet guests
Answer telephones
Schedule appointments
Update case files
Prepare spreadsheets
Maintain calendars
Organize documents and prepare exhibit notebooks and binders
Receive and sort daily mail and deliveries
Obtain information from new and potential clients
Respond to inquiries about the status of pending cases
Operate standard office equipment such as word processors, PCs, calculators, duplicators, facsimiles, printers, scanners, etc.
Maintain break rooms and common areas, including cleaning appliances
Make deliveries and run errands outside the office
Organize and maintain file rooms; lift large and heavy boxes of files
Perform additional work‑related tasks as assigned to support firm operations
Provide simultaneous Spanish‑English interpretation between attorneys, support staff, and clients
Office Hours Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Work Schedule The employee will work full‑time for a maximum of 40 hours a week.
Working Conditions There may be stressful conditions such as workloads and/or deadlines inherent in the position.
Physical Requirements Must have the ability to move and lift file boxes weighing up to 25 pounds overhead.
Education Completion of a high school diploma and simultaneous enrollment in a bachelor’s or associate degree strongly preferred.
Experience Solid verbal and written communication skills, the ability to organize, multitask, prioritize, and work under pressure. Resourceful and proactive are essential.
Applicant Requirements
Detail oriented and meticulous
Self‑motivated and driven
Patient and adaptable
Ability to function well in a fast‑paced environment
Special Requirements The position requires the ability to be covered by a fidelity bond. The selected candidate will be required to pass a criminal history background check and/or fingerprinting.
Pay This position pays $17.00 to $20.00 per hour, commensurate with experience. Opportunities for overtime if full‑time. When eligible, 7 paid holidays and up to 2 weeks of paid time off for full‑time employees. When eligible, 401(k) participation and discretionary employer match.
Application Instructions Interested candidates must submit a current resume, cover letter with salary requirements, and unofficial transcripts from the most recent institution attended. Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
NO TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE.
Job Type: full‑time
Work Location: In person in Silver Spring
Posted 11/24/2025
Compensation: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
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7 paid holidays
401(k) when eligible
Paid time off
Well‑established plaintiffs’ employment law firm in Silver Spring seeks a Spanish Bilingual Legal Assistant position. Our firm litigates wage and hour and employment discrimination claims.
Duties and Responsibilities
Screen telephone calls
Greet guests
Answer telephones
Schedule appointments
Update case files
Prepare spreadsheets
Maintain calendars
Organize documents and prepare exhibit notebooks and binders
Receive and sort daily mail and deliveries
Obtain information from new and potential clients
Respond to inquiries about the status of pending cases
Operate standard office equipment such as word processors, PCs, calculators, duplicators, facsimiles, printers, scanners, etc.
Maintain break rooms and common areas, including cleaning appliances
Make deliveries and run errands outside the office
Organize and maintain file rooms; lift large and heavy boxes of files
Perform additional work‑related tasks as assigned to support firm operations
Provide simultaneous Spanish‑English interpretation between attorneys, support staff, and clients
Office Hours Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Work Schedule The employee will work full‑time for a maximum of 40 hours a week.
Working Conditions There may be stressful conditions such as workloads and/or deadlines inherent in the position.
Physical Requirements Must have the ability to move and lift file boxes weighing up to 25 pounds overhead.
Education Completion of a high school diploma and simultaneous enrollment in a bachelor’s or associate degree strongly preferred.
Experience Solid verbal and written communication skills, the ability to organize, multitask, prioritize, and work under pressure. Resourceful and proactive are essential.
Applicant Requirements
Detail oriented and meticulous
Self‑motivated and driven
Patient and adaptable
Ability to function well in a fast‑paced environment
Special Requirements The position requires the ability to be covered by a fidelity bond. The selected candidate will be required to pass a criminal history background check and/or fingerprinting.
Pay This position pays $17.00 to $20.00 per hour, commensurate with experience. Opportunities for overtime if full‑time. When eligible, 7 paid holidays and up to 2 weeks of paid time off for full‑time employees. When eligible, 401(k) participation and discretionary employer match.
Application Instructions Interested candidates must submit a current resume, cover letter with salary requirements, and unofficial transcripts from the most recent institution attended. Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
NO TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE.
Job Type: full‑time
Work Location: In person in Silver Spring
Posted 11/24/2025
Compensation: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
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