Legal Assistant/Receptionist

About Us

We are two affiliated law firms, bringing more than 35 years of combined experience.

• Law Office of Jorge L. Gonzalez, P.A.: a family law practice with over 30 years of experience, handling divorce, child custody, paternity, prenuptial agreements, probate and wills, bankruptcy, and domestic violence.
• 305 Ticket Defense: a high-volume traffic ticket practice handling tickets across the state of Florida such as speeding, careless driving, reckless driving, DUI, and more.

We are seeking a dependable, fully bilingual Legal Administrative Assistant / Receptionist with at least two years of experience to support the attorneys and staff of both firms. This is a fast-paced role at the front line of client communication, and reliability is essential. Our clients and attorneys count on you to being present, organized, and responsive every day.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for clients and visitors across both firms — answering calls, screening and forwarding inquiries, responding to text and messaging platforms, and greeting clients professionally and warmly.
• Schedule appointments and consultations, maintain attorney calendars, and coordinate court dates and deadlines.
• Draft, prepare, and format legal documents and correspondence.
• Open, organize, and maintain client files and firm records accurately across multiple practice areas.
• Follow up with prospective clients and keep existing clients updated on the progress of their cases.
• Communicate by phone and email with clients, attorneys, courts, and other legal professionals.
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail, including sorting, distributing, and processing deliveries.
• Perform clerical duties such as filing, scanning, photocopying, and faxing.
• Assist management with administrative tasks and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Fully bilingual in English and Spanish and strong proficiency in both languages, written and verbal. This role requires reading, writing, and speaking comfortably and professionally in both languages every day.
• Dependability and reliability — consistent attendance and punctuality are essential to this role.
• Minimum two years of experience as a legal assistant or front desk receptionist at a law firm.
• Experience with traffic ticket and/or family and criminal case management strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word), Google Sheets, and general file management (File Explorer).
• Comfortable using office equipment such as printers, scanners, and fax machines.
• Strong multitasking and organizational skills, with the ability to stay composed and resourceful in a busy office.
• Professional, client-focused demeanor with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• How far do you live from our office location?

Language:

• English and Spanish fluently (Required)

Work Location: In person