Bilingual Legal Assistant

SUMMARY: Management Business Solutions is seeking a Bilingual Legal Assistant for a growing immigration law firm in Grand Rapids, MI. This is a full-time position and plays a key part in supporting attorney and clients throughout the immigration process, ensuring cases are accurately prepared, properly documented, and efficiently managed. The ideal candidate is bilingual (English/Spanish), detail-oriented, and experienced in a legal environment with exposure to immigration casework.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist attorney with preparation and filing of immigration forms and petitions, including applications for green cards, work permits, asylum, U-visa, fiancé visas, and citizenship.
• Conduct client intake interviews and communicate with clients in person, by phone, and email to gather case information and assess documentation needs.
• Prepare, organize, and assemble complete immigration packets for submission to USCIS and other agencies.
• Translate documents and provide interpretation support for Spanish-speaking clients as needed.
• Maintain accurate case files, update case management systems, and ensure confidentiality and accuracy of all client records.
• Track case progress, deadlines, filings, and status updates while ensuring timely follow-up and completion of required documentation.
• Schedule appointments, biometrics, and attorney consultations, and communicate with agencies such as USCIS when required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma required; Associate degree in Legal Studies, Criminal Justice, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience in a legal environment or relevant internship experience required (immigration law experience strongly preferred).
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required (verbal and written proficiency).
• Experience handling client communication, intake, or legal administrative tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management systems.