A Brooklyn plaintiff personal injury firm is seeking a legal assistant who is fluent in Uzbek language.
You will undertake a variety of activities in the office ranging from data entry, clerical work with computer, filing, and answering the phone. Some legal experience is required.
An effective legal assistant has the ability to work diligently to help maintain smooth office operations. You must be reliable and hardworking with great communication skills. The ideal candidate will also be familiar with office equipment and procedures.
Duties Include:
-Translate, interpret and speak with clients in Uzbek.
-Able to pass language proficiency test
· Type in data provided directly from clients and courts
· Verify data by comparing it to source documents
· Creating spreadsheets, comparing and update existing data in system
· Retrieve data from the database or electronic files as requested
· Sort and organize paperwork before and after entering data to ensure accuracy
- Maintaining files and records so they remain updated and easily accessible
· Answering the phone to take messages or redirecting calls to appropriate colleagues
-Following up with settlements with clients
-Filing closing documents with the Office of Court Administration
Requirements
· Proven experience as a legal assistant or other clerical position
· Familiarity with office procedures and basic accounting principles
· Working knowledge of office devices and processes
· Very good knowledge of MS Office
· Excellent communication skills
· Very good organizational and multi-tasking abilities
· High school diploma
-Training will be provided.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Uzbek (Required)

Work Location: In person