ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT FLUENT IN MANDARIN/ENGLISH FOR DOWNTOWN LA LAW OFFICE

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT FLUENT IN MANDARIN AND ENGLISH FOR DOWNTOWN IMMIGRATION LAW OFFICE

Job description
Downtown Los Angeles Immigration Law Office Seeks a Highly Motivated Administrative Assistant Fluent in Mandarin and English.  Lawyer has Over 20 Years Experience in Immigration and Civil Litigation.

Initial Compensation: $19 to $24 an hour, depending on Experience.   Public Transportation/Parking Expense Also Provided.

Applicant Should Have a College Degree and Be Fully Fluent in Mandarin, Pinyin, and English.

You must have an EAD  Card or Legal Permission to Work in the United States.  OPT status is OK, as is Pending Adjustment of Status or Asylum Status.

Duties and skills:

You will be the first point of contact with clients, answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, and following up with incoming and existing clients.  You will have help from part-time assistants  also fluent in Mandarin and English.  

Maintain existing filing systems, court calendars, and other databases.  You must be able to 
meet deadlines, organize and prioritize tasks with guidance from the attorney, and be able  
to work efficiently and responsibly.  You must have attention to detail.

You will need to provide accurate written and oral translation from Mandarin, Pinyin, and English.  Strong communication and writing skills and focus on clarity and accuracy are necessary.

Strong Organizational and Interpersonal Skills Required.

Proficiency in MS Word in English, Chinese, and Pinyin are Required.

Prior Experience in Law Firm Not Required but Preferred - Will Train if Necessary.  

HOURS:  Current Office hours are from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday-Friday.  
                 Position Will be full-time in February, part-time until then.