Bilingual Legal Secretary

Legal Secretary (Bilingual – English/Spanish) 

PELTON + BALDUCCI, LLC – New Orleans, LA (CBD)  

Pay: $20–$25 per hour, depending on experience  

About Us

PELTON + BALDUCCI, LLC is a boutique immigration law firm located in the New Orleans Central Business District.

Our work supports individuals and families navigating complex immigration processes during some of the most important and stressful moments of their lives. We are committed to providing high-quality legal services in a respectful, collaborative, and supportive environment.  

We take pride in maintaining a workplace where team members are valued, workloads are manageable, and professionalism and empathy guide everything we do.  

About the Role

We are seeking an organized, reliable, and personable Legal Secretary to join our team.

You will be the first point of contact for our clients and the public, so we’re looking for someone who is welcoming, patient, and eager to learn. You will regularly communicate with clients in both English and Spanish, so clear and professional communication in both languages is essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career who is interested in gaining experience in a law office, especially in immigration law.

No prior legal experience is required. We are happy to train the right candidate.

If you are looking for a role where your work matters and you can build a strong professional foundation, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Greet and assist clients and visitors in a professional and welcoming manner
• Answer phone calls, take messages, and schedule appointments
• Help manage office calendars, including scheduling appointments, sending reminders, and tracking deadlines
• Maintain organized electronic and physical client files
• Support attorneys and paralegals with administrative and case-related tasks
• Process daily mail and assist with drafting correspondence
• Record client payments and keep accurate records
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and client-friendly front office area
• Use office systems and case management software to document work and communications

You’ll succeed in this role if you:

• Are highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive
• Thrive in a structured but fast-paced environment
• Have fluency in English and Spanish (spoken and written), with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally in both languages 
• Enjoy working with people from diverse backgrounds
• Are comfortable using a computer and are willing to learn new systems
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills, including patience, empathy, active listening, cultural sensitivity, and confidentiality
• Can stay focused and manage multiple tasks throughout the day
• Are familiar with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook)

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Prior administrative or customer service experience is a plus
• Prior experience with legal practice software such as Clio or LawLogix is a plus, but not necessary
• No prior legal experience required

Work Schedule & Location

• Full-time, Monday–Frida  
• 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• This position is in-office due to client-facing responsibilities
• Stable, consistent schedule with minimal overtime expecte  

Compensation & Benefits

• $20–$25 per hour, depending on experience
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off and paid sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Professional development and on-the-job training, with opportunities for growth within the firm

To Apply

It's important to us that applicants be able to communicate clearly in writing and to explain why this position is of interest to them.

Please provide a résumé AND cover letter in order to be considered for the position.

We look forward to hearing from you!