Small general practice firm in the heart of Chinatown is seeking a FULL-TIME paralegal bilingual English-Chinese speaking paralegal/legal secretary for an IMMEDIATE position. Cantonese or Fujianese language skills are a plus. The firm is general practice but focuses on immigration (asylum, removal proceedings, and petitions) and personal injury.
This is a fantastic opportunity for the right individual to gain legal experience and to grow with an expanding firm that rewards hard work and initiative. The position includes legal research, document review, court filings and general file administration. No prior experience is required. However, the candidate must possess extreme attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills.
Salary will be commensurate with skill set and will be determined after the interview. Benefits are not available at this time but candidate will be entitled to health insurance within one year of working at the firm. Candidate will have a one month training period.
For an immediate interview, please submit a resume with at least one reference and a brief cover letter explaining why you are applying and what you see yourself doing in the next five years.
***Sorry, the firm does not sponsor H1-B candidates but will consider OPT sponsorship for the right candidate.
***Please write "RE: Entry-Level Bilingual English-Chinese Paralegal/Legal Secretary" in the subject line of your email.
***Resumes without cover letters will not be considered.
Minimum requirements:
-Completely fluent (speak, read & write) Mandarin Chinese and English
-Interested in law
-At least 1 year of previous office experience
-Proficient with computers and online research, Microsoft Word. Excel and Powerpoint
-Organized and detail-oriented
Preferred but not required:
-Ability to speak Cantonese or Fujianese
-Preview law firm experience
-Associates or Bachelor's Degree
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