Bilingual Legal Assistant - Immigration (In-Office, Part-Time)

Illinois Legal Aid Online; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Ascend Justice in Chicago, IL seeks a Part-time Administrative Assistant to support immigration lawyers with everyday tasks and client coordination. The role involves heavy data entry, document gathering, scheduling, and front-desk coverage, with emphasis on confidentiality and crisis-informed care.

The candidate should be bilingual (Spanish/English) and have 2+ years of office experience. The position is primarily in-office with potential hybrid elements, and the organization emphasizes

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Some college or computer certification programs preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish/English.
• Minimum of two years of office work or legal assistant experience.
• Proficiency in Office 365 and Google Workspace.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Willing to complete 40-hour Domestic Violence training.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to attorneys (copying, mailing, scanning, scheduling, data entry, file organization).
• Communicate with clients to schedule meetings and document pickups.
• Request and gather court, medical, and other documents.
• Schedule interpreters for in-person interpretation and assist with translations.
• Assist with case management system tasks and data entry.
• Provide regular coverage for the front desk and mail handling.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Data entry

Crisis support experience

Trauma-informed care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college or computer certification programs

Tools

Office 365

Google Workspace

Job description

Ascend Justice in Chicago, IL seeks a Part-time Administrative Assistant to support immigration lawyers with everyday tasks and client coordination. The role involves heavy data entry, document gathering, scheduling, and front-desk coverage, with emphasis on confidentiality and crisis-informed care.

The candidate should be bilingual (Spanish/English) and have 2+ years of office experience. The position is primarily in-office with potential hybrid elements, and the organization emphasizes