Bilingual Legal Secretary / Front Desk Receptionist

Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Immediate Opening

A boutique immigration law firm has an IMMEDIATE opening for a Bilingual Legal Secretary / Front Desk Receptionist with exceptional customer service skills, strong organizational abilities, and experience working in a fast-paced professional environment.

The ideal candidate will have an interest in U.S. Immigration and Nationality Law, excellent communication skills in both English and Spanish, strong writing abilities, and a desire to work with a successful and collaborative team. This position serves as the first point of contact for our clients and plays a critical role in maintaining outstanding client service and office operations.

Job Summary

Our high-volume immigration law firm is seeking a friendly, professional, and highly organized Legal Secretary / Front Desk Receptionist to join our team. This role is essential in creating a welcoming environment for clients and visitors while providing administrative and legal support to attorneys and staff.

The successful candidate must be comfortable handling multiple priorities, managing a busy front desk, and maintaining professionalism in a fast-paced legal environment.

Responsibilities

  • Greet and assist clients, visitors, and vendors in a courteous and professional manner.

  • Answer and manage a high volume of incoming phone calls and direct them appropriately.

  • Schedule consultations, appointments, and maintain office calendars.

  • Assist with client intake and collection of required documentation.

  • Draft, prepare, and review correspondence and legal-related documents.

  • Handle incoming and outgoing mail, emails, faxes, and packages.

  • Maintain accurate filing systems and client records.

  • Perform data entry and maintain information within case management systems.

  • Assist attorneys, legal assistants, and management with administrative support.

  • Process payments, invoices, and other clerical duties as assigned.

  • Maintain confidentiality and comply with office policies and procedures.

Qualifications

  • Bilingual English and Spanish required (read, write, and speak fluently).

  • Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, Receptionist, Administrative Assistant, or similar role required.

  • Immigration law experience is preferred but not required.

  • Strong customer service and client communication skills.

  • Excellent writing, grammar, and proofreading skills in both English and Spanish.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, and related document-creation applications.

  • Strong computer literacy and ability to learn legal software programs.

  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

  • Ability to multitask and work effectively in a high-volume environment.

  • Professional appearance and demeanor.

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance

  • Retirement Plan (401(k))

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Employee Discount

  • Paid Training

  • Professional Development Opportunities

Schedule

  • 8-hour shift

  • Monday through Friday

  • Weekends as needed

Work Location

In Person

Why Join Our Team?

We offer a congenial, professional work environment where employees are valued and supported. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in immigration law who is seeking long-term growth with a respected and established law firm.

If you are professional, bilingual, detail-oriented, and passionate about helping clients, we encourage you to apply today.