Legal Assistant

Overview Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. This range is provided by Solvo Global. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Bilingual Legal Assistant to support our dispute resolution practice. This role is ideal for a professional with hands-on experience managing communications with U.S. state courts (federal court experience is a plus), as well as arbitration institutions. The Legal Assistant will serve as a critical liaison between the attorney, courts, arbitration centers, clients, and internal team members, ensuring smooth coordination of filings, calendaring, and dispute-related logistics. Fluency in English and Spanish is essential, as our clients are primarily based in Latin America. Responsibilities Court & Arbitration Liaison: Communicate with U.S. state courts (and federal courts, if experienced) as well as arbitration institutions. Manage procedural deadlines, filings, and rescheduling requests. Electronically file documents using court and arbitration e-filing systems. Administrative & Case Support: Open new client and matter files following firm protocols. Draft and manage engagement letters. Access and organize case documentation within the firm’s systems. Review AI-generated translations for accuracy (no manual translation required). Calendar & Client Communication: Maintain the attorney’s calendar, including deadlines, hearings, and meetings. Ensure all court/arbitration dates are properly tracked and updated. Communicate with clients and staff on behalf of the attorney to coordinate logistics or gather information. Qualifications Fluent in English and Spanish (spoken and written). Prior experience communicating with U.S. courts (state courts required; federal courts a plus). Experience with U.S. law firms. Skilled in legal calendaring, including court and arbitration deadlines. Strong organizational and time-management skills. Professional communication skills and discretion in handling sensitive matters. Ability to work independently and anticipate attorney needs. Proficiency with legal and document management systems (e.g., NetDocs, Law Toolbox, LMS, Westlaw/LexisNexis, SharePoint). Knowledge of dispute resolution and arbitration processes. Experience supporting attorneys in multi-jurisdictional matters. Familiarity with Secretary of State portals and procedural filings. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. Employment details Seniority level: Not Applicable Employment type: Full-time Job function: Legal Industries: Business Consulting and Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Solvo Global by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Legal Assistant” roles We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr