Bilingual Litigation Assistant (Spanish)

Experienced Bilingual Litigation Legal Assistant (Spanish-English) - Oakland, CA | $60K-$80K DOEA well-regarded plaintiff-side litigation firm in Oakland is looking for a skilled and bilingual (Spanish-English) Legal Assistant to support its growing legal team. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong civil litigation experience who thrives in a team-oriented environment and is passionate about advocacy.Key **Provide Spanish-English translation during client meetings, and assist with preparation for depositions, mediations, and trialsDraft legal documents independently, including complaints, discovery, motions, and mediation briefsFile and serve legal documents in state and federal courts (appellate experience a plus)Maintain and organize electronic case files and legal documentsPrepare standard correspondence and support routine litigation tasksFluent in spoken and written Spanish and EnglishSolid understanding of California civil litigation proceduresAble to independently draft pleadings and discovery (propounding and responding)Skilled in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat ProStrong organizational and time management skillsExcellent communication and writing abilitiesCompensation & **Salary **** $60,000-$80,000 annually, depending on experienceHealth, dental, and vision coverage with employee premiums fully paid401(k) with employer contribution and potential matchPaid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and additional civic leave (jury duty, voting, etc.)Paid parkingRelaxed, team-oriented office culture with casual dressCross-training and professional growth opportunitiesWork ***** This is a full-time position with immediate availability. Initial training is conducted on-site. After the training period, employees may work remotely up to three days per week, provided they have reliable internet and equipment. On-site work remains available for those who prefer it.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.

Created: 2025-05-03