Melehy And Associates
Part time Spanish Bilingual Legal Assistant
Melehy And Associates, Silver Spring, Maryland, United States, 20900
Well‑established plaintiffs’ employment law firm in Silver Spring seeks a part‑time 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 on a variety of matters such as the status of pending cases.
Operate standard office equipment such as word processors, personal computers, calculators, duplicating machines, facsimile machines, printers, scanners, etc.
Maintain break room and other common areas, including cleaning appliances.
Make deliveries and run errands outside the office.
Organize and maintain file room; requires lifting large and heavy boxes of files.
Perform other work‑related tasks, including those related to firm operations as assigned.
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 part‑time for a minimum of 15 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 Position requirements include solid verbal and written communication skills, the ability to organize, multitask, prioritize and work under pressure. Must be resourceful and proactive.
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, 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 Part‑time
Work Location In person in Silver Spring
Posted 11/24/2025
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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 on a variety of matters such as the status of pending cases.
Operate standard office equipment such as word processors, personal computers, calculators, duplicating machines, facsimile machines, printers, scanners, etc.
Maintain break room and other common areas, including cleaning appliances.
Make deliveries and run errands outside the office.
Organize and maintain file room; requires lifting large and heavy boxes of files.
Perform other work‑related tasks, including those related to firm operations as assigned.
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 part‑time for a minimum of 15 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 Position requirements include solid verbal and written communication skills, the ability to organize, multitask, prioritize and work under pressure. Must be resourceful and proactive.
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, 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 Part‑time
Work Location In person in Silver Spring
Posted 11/24/2025
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