Bilingual (Chinese/English) Legal Secretary for Remote position

Szeto-Wong Law, a boutique law firm specializing in family law and civil litigation, is seeking an experienced bilingual Legal Secretary. Fluency in English and proficiency in Mandarin is a requirement. Cantonese proficiency is a plus. Position is full-time and fully remote. We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Secretary to provide administrative and secretarial support to our legal team. The ideal candidate will be proficient in legal procedures, possess excellent communication and organizational skills, and be able to work both independently and as part of a team. We are seeking an individual who is self-motivated, easy to get along with, and detail oriented. QUALIFICATIONS: o High school diploma or equivalent; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred. o Minimum of 5 years of experience as a legal secretary o English and Mandarin proficiency (required) o Cantonese proficiency is a plus o Proficiency in legal terminology and procedures. o Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite o Ability to work with legal technology (court-filing computer systems, transcription software, etc.) o Excellent written and verbal communication skills. o Punctual work attendance o Hard working and engaged during work hours o Outstanding time-management and typing skills o Ability to multitask and comfortable dealing with a diverse pool of people o Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively. o Strong attention to detail and accuracy o Working knowledge of firm management software systems (e.g., MyCase, RingCentral, Microsoft Word/Excel) is a plus RESPONSIBILITIES: o Provide administrative support o Effectively communicate with prospective and established clients, colleagues and associated corporate services o Ability to competently make phone calls on behalf of the attorneys o Greet visitors and perform initial screening of clients o Assist in document preparation, copies and filing of documents o Summarize documents, compose letters to clients or other parties o Conduct thorough statistical/ documentary research o Source and verify important case intelligence o Produce and file/efile various legal documents such as affidavits, motions or petitions o Preserve an updated case record system o Answer phone calls, take notes/messages and redirect calls when appropriate o Maintain and update inventories of contact details o Facilitate the meeting of deadlines by keeping multiple agendas and provide timely reminders o Data input into Excel or billing software o Scanning, organizing, labeling and filing client and administrative documents PAY: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour DOE SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday; 40 hours per week EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred. EXPERIENCE: Microsoft Office: 5 years (Required) BENEFITS: o Remote with occasional office work as necessary o Collegial and Respectful Work Environment o Health insurance o Dental insurance o Vision insurance o Life insurance o 401(k) o Paid sick leave o Paid time off o Birthdays off o Quarterly half days off o Work from Home stipend o Health and Wellness stipend o Flexible schedule o Travel reimbursement Please send your resume and cover letter with the words “Legal Secretary” in the subject line. We look forward to hearing from you!