Great opportunity to become part of FitzGerald & Company, LLC, a specialized Boston firm, concentrating in immigration and criminal litigation. Our firm is seeking a full time bilingual Legal Assistant / Paralegal who speaks Spanish (Portuguese also a plus) in addition to English, enjoys working directly with clients from different cultures, is ready to undertake great responsibility, and is eager to learn and develop in the legal field and wants to do meaningful work alongside a supportive and dedicated team.

Our office offers a friendly, respectful and flexible work environment, a dedicated team, an interesting and varied caseload and a compensation package includes health insurance, disability/life insurance, and retirement benefits.

Please rate your level of Spanish fluency (1-10, 10 being completely bilingual) in your cover letter. We will contact directly those whom we would like to interview.

Our Culture

We understand that our work affects our clients’ families, livelihoods, and futures. That responsibility and ability to make a positive impact on people’s lives inspire us to do a great job and give our best each day. Most of all, we are driven by our shared belief that immigrants strengthen our economy and enrich our culture and communities.

We bring that same care to our work environment and working relationships. Our diverse team values mutual respect, collaboration, accountability, and a willingness to keep learning. We share knowledge, welcome questions and different perspectives, and support one another through challenging cases. Here, your contributions matter, your professional growth is encouraged, and you can take pride in helping people navigate some of the most important decisions of their lives.

Learn more about our mission, vision and values at: https://www.fitzgeraldlawcompany.com/aboutus/

Job Description

A key member of our team, responsible for handling day to day relationships with clients, the legal assistant / paralegal works under direct supervision form attorneys and assists them with:

General case management
Organizing and maintaining case documents and files for easy retrieval
Monitoring important case developments and dates
Preparing immigration forms and supporting documentation
Preparing client, government agency, insurance, and court correspondence
Maintaining clients informed on the status of their case and assisting in management of client expectations
Following case processes
Answering calls and qualifying potential new clients
Keeping track of time spent on cases and their status

Requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Spanish and English
Pays attention to detail without compromising efficiency
Good research, organization, and problem solving skills
Great interpersonal and client relations skills. (Enjoys helping people in difficult circumstances).
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Internet applications
Knowledge of other legal software a plus
Paralegal experience preferred
Some experience with immigration law required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching
AD&D insurance
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan

Experience:

Immigration law: 1 year (Required)
Paralegal: 1 year (Required)

Language:

Spanish (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Boston, MA 02110 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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