Bilingual Immigration Legal Assistant & Notary

Sacred Heart Center; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

Sacred Heart Center seeks a bilingual Legal Assistant for its Immigration Legal Services Program (ILSP). The role supports intake, screenings, scheduling, data entry, and document drafting while collaborating with Accredited Representatives to monitor cases. Notary duties and administrative support are essential.

Ideal candidates have an Associate’s Degree, two years in human services, and are bilingual in Spanish and English. DOJ Partial Accreditation pathway offered for career growth.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree with minimum two years in human services or related field.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English required, bicultural preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DOJ Partial Accreditation as a representative.

Responsibilities

• Screen potential clients in Spanish and English, in person or by phone.
• Document screening results and coordinate next steps with representatives.
• Schedule appointments, make referrals, and gather intake information.
• Provide administrative support, including data entry and file maintenance.
• Assist with invoicing and low-cost immigration services.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish-English

Legal terminology

Data entry

Notary (VA)

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Case management

Client communications

Education

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s preferred

Tools

Case management software

Legal document templates

Job description

Sacred Heart Center seeks a bilingual Legal Assistant for its Immigration Legal Services Program (ILSP). The role supports intake, screenings, scheduling, data entry, and document drafting while collaborating with Accredited Representatives to monitor cases. Notary duties and administrative support are essential.

Ideal candidates have an Associate’s Degree, two years in human services, and are bilingual in Spanish and English. DOJ Partial Accreditation pathway offered for career growth.