Van Der Hout LLP is a nationally renowned, full-service immigration and nationality law firm located in the heart of Union Square. The firm was founded in 1980, and it now has 35 staff (attorneys, paralegal and admin support). It represents clients in a wide range of immigration matters.

We have an opening for a full-time entry level administrative assistant. This position is in-person, and will be responsible for scanning documents, creating e-files in our network drive, with detailed attention required as to naming, saving and preserving confidentiality, and providing reception support. Additional firm-wide administrative tasks to be assigned as needed. Some client contact is likely, for which ability to communicate verbally in English and Spanish is required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Scanning documents and files
• Creating e-files in our network drive
• Telephone support
• Case-noting
• Data entry
• Billing support
• Clerical duties

Qualifications:

• High school diploma
• 1-year of administrative experience and/or customer service experience
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Positive attitude and attention to detail
• Punctual and reliable
• Competent use of Adobe Acrobat, Windows, Outlook, MS Word, and Excel
• Interest in human rights and immigration matters a plus
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off/ Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision (100% coverage)
• 401K Eligibility
• Gym/wellness Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

**Fluency in Spanish is required for this position. Therefore, only Spanish-speaking applicants will be considered for this role.