Bilingual Legal Secretary (English/Spanish)
Pelton + Balducci, LLC · La Nouvelle-Orléans
Job description
About the role
We are looking for an organized, reliable, and personable Legal Secretary to be the first point of contact for our clients. This entry‑level position offers the chance to gain experience in immigration law while communicating fluently in both English and Spanish.
Key responsibilities
- Greet and assist clients and visitors in a professional, welcoming manner.
- Answer phone calls, take messages, and schedule appointments.
- Manage office calendars, send reminders, and track deadlines.
- Maintain organized electronic and physical client files.
- Support attorneys and paralegals with administrative and case‑related tasks.
- Process daily mail and draft correspondence.
- Record client payments and keep accurate financial records.
- Maintain a clean, client‑friendly front office area.
- Use case‑management software to document work and communications.
Required profile
- Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and proactive.
- Comfortable thriving in a structured yet fast‑paced environment.
- Fluent in spoken and written English and Spanish, with professional communication skills.
- Enjoy working with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Comfortable using a computer and eager to learn new systems.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including patience, empathy, active listening, cultural sensitivity, and confidentiality.
- Ability to stay focused and manage multiple tasks throughout the day.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook).
Required skills
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook)
What we offer
- Competitive hourly wage ranging from $20 to $25, based on experience.
- Opportunity to build a solid foundation in immigration law.
- Supportive, collaborative workplace culture.
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