L. Echevarría Attorneys at Law
Bilingual Administrative Assistant
6 days ago
Lewes
Job Description Are you organized, dependable, and passionate about providing excellent service? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, professional environment where no two days are the same? Are you fluent in both English and Spanish and enjoy connecting with people from diverse backgrounds? L. Echevarria Attorneys at Law is seeking a Bilingual Administrative Assistant to join our growing team in Lewes, DE. In this key front-office role, you’ll serve as the first point of contact for clients and assist with administrative, legal, and marketing support to keep the firm running smoothly. If you’re proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to grow within a dynamic law firm, we want to meet you! Reporting to the Managing Attorney and Paralegals, the Legal Administrative Assistant plays an essential role in supporting the firm’s daily real estate and corporate operations. This position combines client interaction, administrative coordination, and legal support duties, with a focus on real estate transactions, business planning, and corporate matters. The ideal candidate is bilingual (English/Spanish), professional, organized, and comfortable handling a variety of responsibilities—from managing the front desk and scheduling appointments to assisting with document preparation and supporting marketing initiatives. Compensation & Benefits • Salary: $30,000 – $40,000 total compensation (based on experience), • 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) – 15 days, • Additional Paid Holidays, • Employer-Sponsored Medical Benefits, • Flexible In-Person Work Environment Bilingual/Fluent in Spanish is required Compensation: $30,000 - $40,000 total compensation based on experience Responsibilities: Receptionist Duties: • Greet clients and visitors in a professional and courteous manner., • Answer and direct incoming calls, take messages, and transfer calls as needed., • Schedule and coordinate consultations, settlements, and calendar events for attorneys and paralegals., • Match and maintain data in Qualia and Practice Panther., • Draft and prepare template documents related to real estate and corporate matters for attorney review., • Collect property and town taxes, HOA fees, and other relevant payments., • Assist in coordinating real estate transactions and closing checklists., • Organize and maintain physical and electronic files for real estate and corporate matters., • Assist paralegals in clearing title issues by requesting payoffs and obtaining necessary documents., • Ensure all settlement packages and checks are ready prior to closing., • Perform general administrative tasks such as making copies, managing correspondence, maintaining billing records, and preparing expense reports or invoices., • Assist with errands, including document recording, obtaining town stamps, mailing letters, and handling office materials., • Collaborate with the marketing team to develop creative ideas for promoting the firm’s services., • Create engaging content for social media platforms (e.g., Facebook posts, holiday gifts for referral partners)., • Bilingual in Spanish and English (written and verbal) required., • Previous experience in a legal setting or similar administrative role preferred., • High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)., • Strong organizational and multitasking skills with excellent attention to detail., • Professional demeanor and commitment to confidentiality., • Excellent communication and active listening skills., • Strong problem-solving abilities with a customer service mindset., • Ability to remain calm, patient, and professional in challenging situations., • Collaborative, team-oriented attitude with a desire to serve diverse communities., • Confidence in engaging diplomatically with clients from varied backgrounds.About Company We are a modern Real Estate and Corporate transactional law firm ready to meet clients and close deals (in both English and Spanish) in our offices in Lewes and Milford or the offices of Realtors and Loan Officers throughout the State of Delaware. L. Echevarria, Attorneys at Law, was established in January 2023 as the only modern Law Firm offering fluent real estate transactions in Spanish and English without a translator. Fully owned by a Hispanic attorney, the firm provides professional legal services in real estate, corporate governance, and contracts in Delaware. We pride ourselves in giving clients the ‘keys to their future’ either by conducting their commercial and residential real estate transactions or planning and establishing the legal structure of their business. This position is being filled through the Ciprani Consulting hiring process. For confirmation of the role and more information about the process, please feel free to visit t.