Bilingual (Spanish/English) Paralegal/Legal Assistant Translator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The Law Offices of Jeff Senter, P.C. is an established Federal and State criminal defense law office. We are seeking a Bilingual (Spanish/English) translator, Paralegal/Legal Assistant to become part of our team!

What we are looking for:

• Speak, read and write fluently in Spanish
• Prioritize and plan work activities control and manage daily federal and state criminal court docket; use time efficiently; sets goals and objectives; organize or schedule other people and their tasks
• Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; support and explain reasoning for decisions
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
• Adapt to changes in the work environment; manage competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected Federal and State court events
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrive at meetings and appointments on time
• Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles, measures self against standard of excellence
• Team player
• College diploma/Paralegal Certificate preferred or have worked 2 or more years in a criminal law firm.

Responsibilities: ​

• Assist with the drafting and reviewing of legal documents
• Record and store client information
• Communicating with clients, courts, experts, and vendors
• Coordinating hearings and other settings
• Manage court setting between multiple counties
• Maintaining and organizing client files

Proficiency in the following:

• Microsoft (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• WordPerfect
• E-file state filing system (preferred)
• Pacer federal filing system (preferred)
• Quickbooks
• Docusign and Zoom
• Supporting and prepping attorneys in complex cases
• Amicus or Clio Case Management System
• Readnotify - electronic mail notification system

The law firm's business hours are Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Please fax or email your resume to

The Law Office of Jeff Senter, P.C.

111 Congress Ave., Ste. 500

Austin, Texas 78701

Telephone (512) 482-8112

Telefacsimile (512) 482-0076

Email: jeff@jeffsenterpc.com