The Law Office of Bernadette W. Connolly is a small law firm located near downtown San Jose, CA. Our office specializes in Family-based Immigration Law. We represent families attempting to acquire green cards, citizenship, and other family-based immigration matters

Our office is currently seeking a new receptionist/administrative assistant. The receptionist plays the most vital role in our office with many responsibilities. As receptionist your main goal is to ensure that the office runs smoothly. As receptionist, your responsibilities include answering the phones, greeting clients, scheduling appointments, filing documents, and handling other daily office tasks. Our clients are largely Spanish speakers so fluency in Spanish is a requirement.

We are looking for a candidate who is interested in immigration law, passionate about helping their community, and has good communication and outreach skills.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Answer phones and call clients

2. Greet and check in clients

3. Schedule appointments for clients and the Attorney

4. File documents away in our filing cabinets and storage

5. Order office supplies as needed

6. Update our online calendar with daily meetings

7. Assist clients when they call with questions

8. Translate for attorney as needed

Qualifications:

1. Is able to Speak English and Spanish FLUENTLY (Required)

2. Previous immigration experience (Preferably)

3. Previous legal assistance (Preferably)

4. Associates degree (Preferably)

5. Organizational skills

6. General computer knowledge and typing skills, including word-processing, email, and forms software.

7. Professional, respectful attitude towards all coworkers

Physical Requirements:

1. Able to maintain a sedentary position for up to 90% of the workday

2. Able to type, grasp, grip, push and pull file drawers and doors

3. Able to walk and climb stairs or use elevator to coordinate with other departments

4. Able to bend, stoop, kneel and/or stand to access files and documents

5. Able to lift up to 25 lbs. of files and/or boxes

Notes: Office has a small dog present during some business hours. Comfortableness around dogs recommended

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Work Location: In person