Legal Assistant/Experienced Legal Assistant

GLP Attorneys P.S., Inc..•Kennewick, WA

2d•$24 - $26•Hybrid

About The Position

GLP Attorneys is seeking a bilingual English/Spanish administrative/legal professional to support our Eastern Washington legal team(s). This position focuses on day-to-day office administration and handling a heavy volume of incoming calls, including calls on our Spanish-speaking line. Responsibilities include assisting clients and visitors, managing correspondence and files, and maintaining an organized and welcoming office. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and has strong communication and customer service skills.

Requirements

Must be fluent in English and Spanish
Exceptional customer service skills, demonstrating effective communication with clients, healthcare providers, and insurance companies, coupled with a positive "can-do" attitude.
Outstanding verbal and written communication abilities, reflecting a strong collaborative work ethic.
Understanding of the confidential nature of the work, with the ability to maintain professionalism consistently.
Proficiency in proofreading legal documents.
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.
Basic knowledge of office equipment.
Familiarity with clerical procedures and systems, including recordkeeping and filing.
Ability to work independently, identify and resolve problems, and showcase strong organizational skills, including prioritizing tasks amid competing responsibilities.
Competence in setting priorities and exercising independent judgment.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to our Eastern Washington legal team(s). This includes tasks such as setting up new client files, scanning and closing files, communicating with clients and colleagues, handling client correspondence, managing client account balances, and performing administrative functions like copying, scanning, and faxing various client and internal communications.
Greet and assist clients, visitors, and vendors.
Assist with translation when needed for new and existing clients.
Conduct general office duties to maintain a well-stocked and organized office.
Schedule appointments and referrals.
Handle a heavy volume of incoming calls, including calls on our Spanish-speaking line, and manage emails.
Execute data entry and filing assignments.
Receive, organize, and review mail and all incoming correspondence.
Possible travel to the Spokane office for training sessions, community involvement opportunities, and office events or parties.

Benefits

medical, dental, vision, and Rx insurance
life insurance
an employee assistance program
a 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary safe harbor and profit-sharing features
paid vacation
paid sick/safe time
paid holidays
a floating birthday and flexible holiday
firm-sponsored bonus days
paid parental leave
anniversary bonuses
continued education and tuition reimbursement
public transportation and parking subsidies
wellness programming
opportunities to participate in the firm committees and community involvement initiatives