Intake / Legal Assistant (Bilingual – Spanish)

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Tunyan Law, APC is a small, plaintiff-side law firm located in Glendale, California. Our firm is led by two partners and offers a friendly, professional, and supportive work environment where team members work closely with the attorneys and receive personal attention and guidance.

Our practice is primarily focused on employment law, representing employees in matters involving wage-and-hour violations, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and related workplace claims. A significant portion of our practice involves wage-and-hour class actions and representative matters. The firm also handles immigration matters, and the person in this position may occasionally assist with immigration-related administrative work.

Because we are a small firm, this position offers an opportunity to work directly with the attorneys rather than being one of many employees in a large office. We believe in personally training our staff, providing hands-on guidance, and helping each team member develop practical legal and professional skills.

Prior legal experience is helpful but is not required. We are willing to personally train the right candidate who is responsible, motivated, organized, eager to learn, and genuinely interested in helping clients.

Job Summary

The Intake / Legal Assistant will play an important role in the firm's day-to-day operations and will often be the first point of contact for prospective and existing clients. The position will primarily support our employment law practice, including client intake, communication, case organization, document collection, and litigation-related administrative tasks. The assistant may also provide support with immigration matters as needed. This is a good opportunity for someone who wants to learn how a law firm operates, develop practical legal skills, and work closely with attorneys who are committed to providing individual training and ongoing mentorship. As the assistant gains experience, responsibilities may expand based on the individual's abilities, interests, and professional growth.

Responsibilities

· Answer and respond to incoming telephone calls, emails, and website inquiries.

· Conduct detailed intake interviews with prospective clients using the firm's intake questionnaires and procedures.

· Gather relevant facts and documents from potential and existing clients.

· Communicate regularly with clients regarding documents, appointments, case information, and administrative matters.

· Interview clients, witnesses, and class members and prepare organized summaries for attorney review.

· Assist attorneys with employment law cases, including individual employment matters, wage-and-hour cases, and class actions.

· Assist with immigration-related administrative matters as needed.

· Assist with preparing, filing, and serving legal documents. Training will be provided.

· Organize and maintain electronic case files and client records.

· Provide general administrative and case-related support to the attorneys.

· Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive client information with discretion.

· Learn and use the firm's case-management software, electronic filing systems, and other legal technology.

· Assist with additional office and case-related responsibilities as the position develops.

Qualifications

• Bilingual (Spanish-English) – fluency in both written and spoken communication is required.
• Legal assistant experience is preferred but not required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organization and time management abilities.
• Tech-savvy and comfortable learning new tools (e.g., Clio, Microsoft Office, Apple OS).
• High school diploma required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred.

Compensation, Benefits & Schedule:

· Pay: $21.00 - $30.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications

· Position: Full-Time

· Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8-hour shifts

· Work Arrangement: Hybrid – must be able to commute to our office in Glendale, CA

· Paid vacation

· Paid sick days

· Paid holidays

Why Join Us?

Tunyan Law offers a different environment from a large law firm or corporate office. You will be joining a small, two-partner firm where your work matters and where the attorneys know and work directly with every member of the team. You do not need prior legal experience because the partners personally train the right person. The person hired for this position will receive personalized, hands-on training and direct guidance from the firm's attorneys. You will have an opportunity to sit in the office with the attorneys, ask questions, understand why tasks are being performed, and gradually take on greater responsibility as you become comfortable with the work.

We offer:

· A friendly, respectful, and supportive atmosphere

· Direct interaction with and training from the firm's two partners

· Personalized attention and hands-on legal training

· An opportunity to learn practical employment-law and litigation skills

· Exposure to immigration matters in addition to our primary employment law practice

· Opportunities to gradually take on more sophisticated responsibilities

· Meaningful work helping employees protect their workplace rights

· An environment where questions are encouraged and learning is supported

· An opportunity to grow professionally as the firm continues to grow

We value reliability, kindness, professionalism, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn. We are looking for someone who wants more than simply an administrative job. We hope to find someone who will become a long-term and valued member of our firm.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume. A short cover letter introducing yourself and explaining why you are interested in the position is optional but encouraged.

We welcome candidates who may not have prior law-firm experience but believe they have the communication skills, work ethic, attention to detail, and willingness to learn necessary to succeed in the position.

Pay: $21.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Free parking
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Glendale, CA 91203