Bilingual Legal Secretary – Immigration & Criminal Law

About the role

We are seeking a highly organized, empathetic, and fully bilingual Legal Secretary to support our fast‑paced practice in both immigration and criminal law. As the first point of contact for clients, you will provide essential administrative and translation assistance while ensuring smooth communication between attorneys and clients.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, assemble, and file immigration applications, focusing on asylum and change‑of‑status petitions, with accurate translation of supporting exhibits.
• Draft, format, and file standard criminal defense documents such as notices of appearance, motions, and discovery requests.
• Maintain organized physical and digital client files in compliance with firm standards.
• Conduct client intakes, gather background information, and explain firm processes.
• Proactively update clients on case status, court dates, and required documents.
• Provide real‑time oral interpretation during meetings, calls, and interview preparation.
• Translate client communications, personal statements, and vital records between Spanish and English.

Required profile

• Native or bilingual fluency in English and Spanish (written and verbal) – non‑negotiable.
• Previous experience as a legal secretary, assistant, or paralegal; immigration or criminal law background is a strong plus.
• Exceptional empathy, patience, and professionalism when dealing with distressed clients.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

Required skills

• Proficiency with legal case management software (e.g., Clio, MyCase).
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience using Adobe Acrobat for document preparation and editing.

What we offer

• Fully remote work based in Latin America.
• Full‑time schedule aligned with U.S. business hours.
• Opportunity to work on meaningful immigration and criminal cases.