Bilingual Legal Receptionist (English/Spanish)

A busy immigration law firm in the Galleria area is seeking a **fully Bilingual (English/Spanish) Legal Receptionist** to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for answering phones, managing attorneys' calendars, scheduling appointments, greeting clients, and performing a variety of administrative and clerical duties. Responsibilities include preparing Certified Mail, Express Mail, and courier shipments; making copies; sending faxes; scanning documents; drafting cover letters and other correspondence as instructed; and collecting confidential client information. Additional duties include maintaining and organizing both physical and electronic client files, ensuring accurate recordkeeping and document management. The Legal Receptionist may also assist legal assistants with the preparation of immigration forms under attorney supervision and direction. When needed, the position requires the ability to provide accurate consecutive interpretation between attorneys and Spanish-speaking clients during interviews, consultations, and meetings. The successful candidate must be professional, organized, dependable, and comfortable working directly with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds in a fast-paced legal environment. **Requirements** * Minimum of **two (2) years of front desk, receptionist, or administrative support experience** in a professional office environment. * Prior experience in a **law firm, medical office, hotel, or similar professional client-facing setting** is strongly preferred. * Experience working in an **immigration law office** is highly preferred. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both **English and Spanish**. * Ability to provide accurate consecutive **interpretation between English-speaking attorneys and Spanish-speaking** clients when necessary. * Intermediate to advanced proficiency in **Microsoft Word and Excel** is required. * Experience maintaining and organizing both physical and digital files. * Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to multitask effectively. * Ability to prioritize assignments, manage a high volume of incoming calls, and handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously. * Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive client information. * Strong customer service and interpersonal skills. * Must be fully bilingual in **English and Spanish**. A background check may be required as a condition of employment. **ABSOLUTELY NO CALLS** Job Types: Full-time, Contract Pay: $19.50 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Health insurance * Paid time off Education: * High school or equivalent (Required) Experience: * professional office customer service: 2 years (Required) * Legal Receptionist: 1 year (Preferred) Language: * Spanish (Required) Work Location: In person