Bilingual Paralegal (Spanish)- Criminal And Personal Injury

BILINGUAL PARALEGAL (SPANISH) — CRIMINAL & PERSONAL INJURY LAW

Full-Time | In-Office | Gregory McMillan & Associates | Lawrenceville, GA

Are you a sharp, organized, and proactive bilingual paralegal looking to join a dynamic law firm? Gregory McMillan & Associates is seeking a professional Bilingual Paralegal (Spanish) with strong experience in criminal defense and personal injury law to support our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a successful and respected law firm with a fast-paced and client-centered culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide paralegal support to attorneys in both criminal and personal injury matters.
• Effectively communicate with Spanish-speaking clients via phone, email, and in person.
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule hearings, appointments, depositions, and court dates.
• Draft, file, and manage legal documents and case files.
• Answer phones and professionally handle client inquiries; serve as a first point of contact for clients.
• Accurately take and organize detailed case notes and records.
• Conduct case research and assist in trial preparation.
• Coordinate and assist with jail visits and court appearances as needed.
• Utilize and manage casework in Clio Practice Management and MS Teams.
• Leverage technology tools such as ChatGPT for drafting and research assistance.
• Adapt quickly between different cases and tasks with accuracy and professionalism.
• Work independently and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

Requirements

• Fluent in Spanish and English (both written and verbal) — REQUIRED.
• Minimum 2 years of paralegal experience in criminal defense and/or personal injury law.
• Proficient in MS Teams and Clio Practice Management software.
• High typing proficiency and excellent note-taking skills.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills with acute attention to detail.
• Comfortable speaking with clients and handling emotionally sensitive situations.
• Ability to remain composed, adaptable, and accurate in a fast-moving work environment.
• Must be technologically savvy and comfortable using modern software tools (including ChatGPT or AI-based tools).
• Must be able to pivot quickly between tasks and manage shifting priorities.
• Must be dependable, punctual, and able to work independently.
• In-office position Monday–Friday 9 AM–5 PM with occasional court dates or jail visits.

Preferred Traits

• Not timid; confident and professional in communication with clients, courts, and colleagues.
• Team player with a positive attitude and a strong sense of responsibility.
• Experience working under deadlines and managing multiple cases simultaneously.

About Gregory McMillan & Associates

We are an established criminal defense and personal injury law firm proudly serving the Gwinnett County and greater metro Atlanta community. We are passionate about fighting for our clients and providing high-quality legal services with integrity, compassion, and excellence. Our firm culture values dedication, responsiveness, and teamwork.

• $19 - $21/hour