Bilingual Paralegal (English/Spanish)

About Rivas & Associates

Rivas & Associates is more than a law firm. We are a mission-driven team committed to making a real difference in people’s lives. Our focus is on delivering top-tier legal services with compassion, clarity, and respect. As we continue to grow, we are looking for passionate professionals who want to be part of something bigger -  a collaborative, fast paced environment where your work has purpose and your ideas matter. Join us in helping clients navigate life changing legal moments with confidence and care.

About the Role

The Paralegal serves as a key liaison across all departments, ensuring cases progress smoothly and clients receive exceptional service. This role is responsible for expert team guidance, thorough document management, and maintaining clear, consistent communication with clients throughout their case.

Responsibilities

• Manage the submission of legal cases from initiation to completion
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all client communications
• Provide bi-weekly updates to clients on all active cases
• Prepare accurate and comprehensive legal documents to initiate cases and gather essential client information
• Conduct meticulous final reviews of all legal documents prior to submission to ensure accuracy and legal compliance
• Lead effective intakes with clients and witnesses to gather critical information and verify case facts
• Utilize platforms to streamline intake task assignment and support team workflow
• Assign tasks to the Jr. Paralegal and Editor and ensure timely, successful completion
• Follow all documented processes and procedures

What We're Looking For

You are highly organized, detail-oriented, and a strong communicator. You take ownership of your responsibilities, support your team, and treat every client interaction with professionalism and care.