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
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Greet and assist clients, visitors, and vendors in a courteous and professional manner.
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Answer and manage a high volume of incoming phone calls and direct them appropriately.
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Schedule consultations, appointments, and maintain office calendars.
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Assist with client intake and collection of required documentation.
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Draft, prepare, and review correspondence and legal-related documents.
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Handle incoming and outgoing mail, emails, faxes, and packages.
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Maintain accurate filing systems and client records.
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Perform data entry and maintain information within case management systems.
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Assist attorneys, legal assistants, and management with administrative support.
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Process payments, invoices, and other clerical duties as assigned.
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Maintain confidentiality and comply with office policies and procedures.
Qualifications
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Bilingual English and Spanish required (read, write, and speak fluently).
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Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, Receptionist, Administrative Assistant, or similar role required.
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Immigration law experience is preferred but not required.
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Strong customer service and client communication skills.
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Excellent writing, grammar, and proofreading skills in both English and Spanish.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, and related document-creation applications.
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Strong computer literacy and ability to learn legal software programs.
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Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
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Ability to multitask and work effectively in a high-volume environment.
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Professional appearance and demeanor.
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Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
Benefits
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Health Insurance
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Retirement Plan (401(k))
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Employee Discount
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Paid Training
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Professional Development Opportunities
Schedule
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8-hour shift
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Monday through Friday
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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.