Bilingual Legal Assistant/Secretary

Bilingual Legal Assistant/Secretary — Immediate Hire Luana Morine Law Firm, PLLC is seeking a dependable, organized, and professional bilingual Legal Assistant/Secretary for immediate hire at our Clearwater office. This is a fully in\-person position. It is not remote or hybrid. Portuguese and English fluency is strongly preferred. Candidates fluent in Spanish and English will also be considered because this position communicates regularly with clients who prefer one of these languages. Previous immigration law firm experience is preferred, but it is not required. We are willing to train a motivated candidate who has strong administrative, communication, and organizational skills and is eager to learn immigration law procedures. Responsibilities Answer telephone calls and communicate professionally with clients Greet clients and assist with front\-office responsibilities Schedule consultations, appointments, and case\-related deadlines Maintain organized electronic and physical client files Collect documents and information from clients Prepare correspondence, forms, and routine documents under attorney supervision Scan, copy, organize, and upload documents Follow up with clients regarding missing information and documents Provide general administrative and clerical support Protect confidential client and firm information Assist the attorney and legal team with daily case\-management needs Qualifications Fluent in English and Portuguese preferred, or fluent in English and Spanish Strong written and verbal communication skills Excellent organization and attention to detail Dependable, punctual, and able to manage multiple priorities Proficiency with email, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Adobe, and general office technology Previous experience in an immigration law firm is preferred, but not required Prior legal, administrative, secretarial, or customer\-service experience is a plus High school diploma or equivalent preferred Must be able to work in person at our Clearwater office Must currently reside in the United States Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment sponsorship is not available Must be able to commute reliably to the office; relocation assistance is not available Schedule and Compensation Full\-time, Monday through Friday In\-person work only $18\.00–$21\.00 per hour Immediate availability preferred If you are professional, detail\-oriented, comfortable communicating with clients, and ready to learn, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume through Indeed. Pay: $18\.00 \- $21\.00 per hour Application Question(s): Are you currently located in the United States? Please answer Yes or No. Do you have prior experience working in an immigration law firm? If yes, briefly describe it. Experience is preferred but not required. Language: Portuguese (Preferred) Spanish (Preferred) Ability to Commute: Clearwater, FL 33756 (Required) Work Location: In person