Legal Assistant - Spanish Speaking

Location: Bartow, Florida, United States

Salary: $40,000–$60,000 annually

Company

Established law firm handling criminal defense, family law, and litigation-related matters.

What you will do

• Provide administrative and clerical support to attorneys and legal staff.
• Answer calls, assist clients with general inquiries, and communicate professionally in English and Spanish.
• Schedule appointments, consultations, meetings, and other calendar activities.
• Prepare, organize, scan, copy, and file legal documents and maintain electronic and physical case files.
• Assist with correspondence, forms, notices, documentation follow-up, and other case-related administrative tasks.
• Coordinate information between attorneys, clients, courts, and other parties while protecting confidential information.

Requirements

• Fluent Spanish and English required.
• Previous legal office, law firm, or legal clerical experience.
• Strong administrative, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize work, and maintain accuracy in a busy legal environment.
• Comfort with Microsoft Office and standard office technology.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive client and case information.

Nice to have

• Experience in a criminal defense or family law firm.
• Experience communicating with Spanish-speaking clients.
• Familiarity with legal terminology, court filings, scheduling, and case files.
• Experience supporting attorneys in a litigation-focused environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time, direct-hire position.
• Professional and courteous client-facing work in an established legal environment.