Overview
The organization is seeking a Bilingual Employment Law Paralegal / Intake Specialist to support a U.S.-based employment law firm. This dual-function role serves as the first point of contact for potential clients who may be dealing with challenging workplace situations, including wrongful termination, discrimination, or wage disputes.
Responsibilities
- Intake & Screening Management
- Answer inbound calls, web leads, and text inquiries from potential clients using established screening scripts.
- Case Fact Gathering
- Collect detailed case information, including employers, employment dates, termination reasons, pay issues, and protected class/activity indicators.
- Document all information clearly in the CRM.
- Initial Case Qualification
- Conduct preliminary evaluations, including statute of limitations, employer size, and at-will versus contract status.
- Flag high-priority leads to the attorney on the same day.
- Client Onboarding & Scheduling
- Send and track retainer agreements and intake forms via e-signature platforms.
- Schedule consultations and maintain the attorney’s calendar.
- Paralegal & Pre-Litigation Support
- Organize client documents, build case chronologies, and follow up with clients for additional records.
- Draft initial demand letters and administrative agency filings (EEOC, CRD, DLSE) using established templates.
Requirements
- Experience: 1+ years of direct experience in a U.S. law firm as an Intake Specialist or Paralegal (preference for employment law, personal injury, or plaintiff-side litigation).
- Language & Communication: Exceptional bilingual fluency in English and Spanish with an American accent preference.
- Calm, compassionate, and professional phone presence.
- Written Skills: Strong written English skills, with summaries and notes that are clear, complete, and structured enough for attorney review without needing follow-up calls.
- Software Proficiency: Hands-on experience with legal case management platforms (Clio, MyCase, Filevine, Lawmatics, or similar) and e-signature tools.
- Ethical Compliance: Clear understanding of confidentiality, HIPAA/PII protection, and attorney-client privilege.
Compensation & Benefits
Location
- 100% Remote
- Schedule: Full-Time (40 hours/week, Monday – Friday).
Work Setup & Terms
- Noise-canceling headset
- High-speed internet
- Power/internet backup systems
Preferred Qualifications
- Background in U.S. plaintiff-side litigation.