Bilingual Paralegal

The Job This will probably be the longest, most honest, and most detailed, employment ad you will ever read on Craigslist, Indeed.
com, or anywhere else.
We did this so that you do not waste your time coming in for an interview for a job that you know, deep down you are not up to performing.
We want to lay it out upfront to you.
We want you to know what type of person we are looking for and what we expect from you.
If you are up for a challenging job that is as demanding as it is rewarding, please continue reading the rest of this ad and if you are up to the challenge, we look forward to seeing your resume and cover letter.
To those of you who read this entire ad and apply for the position, we thank you in advance and look forward to meeting you.
Qualifications: We are looking for a hardworking, detail-oriented individual to be our next Paralegal.
What would a paralegal do? Paralegals are integral members of our firm who are responsible for ensuring our clients receive the best legal service possible.
Legal assistants deal with clients regularly and engage in case management.
You must be fluent in English and Spanish.
You must have a High School Diploma.
Must be a North Carolina Certified Paralegal or have a degree/coursework in paralegal studies.
Five (5) years of experience working in a law firm in a Legal Assistant/Paralegal role or having a JD degree can be substituted for the certification or degree.
College or university credits are preferred.
Two (2) years of experience working in a law firm.
A college degree can be substituted for one (1) year of law firm experience.
You must be a positive person.
If you see the glass as being half full, you are the type of person we are looking for.
Our firm does not do well with toxic or negative attitudes, whiners, complainers, or victims.
You definitely will not fit in if you even think that you may fit into one of the above categories of negative people.
You must be competent and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and Gmail, at a minimum.
You must also be able to proofread your own work.
If you are familiar with Practice Panther, that is a plus.
We prefer people who are not afraid of computers or learning new things that will make their jobs easier.
If you lose stuff, are not organized, and get easily distracted, please do not apply.
You must be able to multitask.
You must be able to think on your feet and make smart decisions.
If you cannot multitask or think on your feet, please do not apply, as you will be wasting your time as well as ours.
We are slow to hire but quick to fire.
If you do your job in a competent, positive manner there is nothing to be concerned about.
You must have thick skin.
You cannot be someone who does not take criticism well or cannot deal well with people.
To be perfectly honest, we expect you to give us 100% when you are at work.
You owe it to yourself and to us to do the best job that you can.
If you do not put forth the effort needed to do your job right the first time, we will let you know about it in a constructive manner.
If your effort level does not change after it is brought to your attention in a reasonable amount of time, you will no longer be working for our firm.
Additionally, some of our clients can be difficult, but we cannot change them, so we have to deal with them as best we can.
If you do not think that you are up to the challenge of dealing with difficult clients, do not apply for this job.
You also need to be detail-oriented and willing to go the extra mile to get the job done right the first time.
In our practice, getting it done right the first time for our clients is very important and we need everyone to work with this goal in mind.
If this seems too much to ask of you, do not apply for this job.
If you are lazy, do not show up to work on time, or take a ton of coffee, cigarette, or other breaks during the workday, this job is not for you.
If you love to surf the internet, text, or be on the phone on personal calls, do not apply for this job.
If you are one of those people who constantly get sick on Thursday nights or Sunday nights and cannot come to work on Friday or Monday because you are sick, this really is not the job for you.
Do not get us wrong.
We understand that everyone gets sick, but we also know there are people out there who get sick when it is convenient for them.
If this is you, please do not apply for this position, because if we hire you, it would not be fair to the rest of the team and your employment with us would end very quickly.
You must be a team player.
You will be working with other members of our staff and both you and our other staff members are accountable to each other.
If you cannot get along with one another and work together to get the job done right the first time, this is not the job for you.
We are strong believers in the team approach and our office is a team environment, so if you are not a team player, this is not the job for you.
If you think you can fake being a team player, you cannot, so do not try because this is not the job for you.
You need to be able to talk to people in a manner that is polite, educated, and puts them at ease.
You cannot talk down to anyone that you deal with in our office.
You should not be a person who gets angry quickly or blows their stack if someone says something you don’t like.
You need to have compassion when dealing with our clients.
You must be able to handle working with several different databases of information.
If you are not 100% confident managing data and people, you are not the right person for this job.
As a legal assistant, you will be answering phones, meeting with potential clients and existing clients, and working closely with other staff members and attorneys.
At times, you will also need to know how to figure things out on your own and be able to creatively problem-solve to come up with solutions.
Additionally, if you are above making a pot of coffee or helping out in another area of the office, this is not the job for you.
Our office is open during normal business hours.
You are expected to be here during those hours, with the exception of lunch.
If you think you can eat at your desk and leave one hour and thirty minutes early each day, this is not the job for you.
With regard to evenings and weekends, normally you have those off but if we have an emergency or are preparing for a big trial, we would expect you to help us out.
To put it simply, we want you to earn what we are paying you.
We do not want to pay you to socialize, surf the internet, e-mail friends and family, or do any other non-work-related activities while you are in the office.
This does not mean that our office is not a fun environment, it just means we know when we have to work, and we know when to have fun.
If this sounds harsh or unfair, then this is not the job for you, you should stop reading this ad right now.
At this point, some of you may be thinking that this office will be the worst place to work in the Charlotte area.
If you are, do not apply for this job.
If, on the other hand, you realize that the work environment we have created will help you get your job done efficiently and allow you to earn money and also have a life outside of work, then you are the type of candidate we would like to meet with to discuss the opportunity we are offering.
If you are hired, you will be part of a wonderful team of people, who work hard to get the job done right the first time and take pride in the work that they do.
You will be part of a team that is rewarded for their hard work.
Is this going to be an easy job? No.
It might be the biggest challenge of your life.
However, it is our belief that anything really great is worth working hard for and that our greatest growth comes from our biggest challenges.
You will be challenged as a legal assistant, but you will have fun and you will enjoy helping our clients.
If you have gotten this far, you are truly an exceptional person, as most people would have stopped reading this ad a long time ago.
If you have gotten this far and are thinking about applying it means that you are a hard worker, ready for a challenge, and want to be part of a team where your hard work and efforts are recognized, appreciated, and rewarded.
About Company Life at Sussman Law Firm, PLLC is a pretty sweet deal.
From a 401(k) match to medical plans to paid time off, we work hard to ensure that every employee has a robust compensation plan and feels supported and encouraged to have a healthy balance between work and home commitments.
Competitive Pay Discretionary Bonuses Medical Insurance Vision Insurance Dental Insurance Life Insurance Disability Insurance Paid Time Off Paid Sick Time Paid Mental Health Days Paid Bereavement Paid Holidays 401(k) Plan 401(k) Match Gym Membership Reimbursement Paid Maternity Leave Paid Paternity Leave Paid Jury Duty Time Paid Professional Memberships Approved Continuing Legal Education Approved Classes or Seminars Free Legal Services for Employees Employee Referral Bonus Fun Employee Celebrations Retreats and Team Building Events and more!