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The United Firm | La Liga Defensora

Represents clients in immigration and criminal cases

Bilingual Receptionist - Multiple Teams

Full-Time
No salary listed
Junior
Chicago, IL, USA
In PersonOn-site in Chicago, Illinois; remote work not available.
Administrative & Executive AssistanceReception & Front Desk

About the job

Requirements
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) required
  • At least 1-2 years of experience in the legal field
  • Resourceful, and motivated to resolve issues whenever they arise
  • Customer service attitude
Responsibilities
  • Greet and welcome guests as soon as they arrive at the office
  • Direct visitors to you and office
  • Answer, screen, and forward incoming phone calls
  • Ensure reception area is tidy and presentable, with all necessary stationery and material (e.g., applications, pens, and forms)
  • Provide fundamental information in-person and via phone/email
  • Receive, sort and distribute daily mail/deliveries
  • Maintain office security by following safety procedures and controlling office access
  • Order front office supplies and keep an inventory of stock
  • Update calendars and schedule meetings
  • Serve as liaison with department managers
Desired Qualifications
  • Case management software experience is a plus
  • Microsoft Excel, Google Spreadsheets (and CLIO, Preferred)

About the company

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The United Firm | La Liga Defensora

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The United Firm | La Liga Defensora represents individuals and families in immigration and criminal-defense matters. Its attorneys advise clients, prepare legal filings and appear in court, supported by legal assistants and administrative teams that coordinate documents, appointments and client communications. The practice serves clients through offices in multiple U.S. cities, combining local court experience with collaboration among attorneys across the firm. Its work includes immigration proceedings, criminal cases and legal issues that require coordination between those two practice areas. Established in 2015, the firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, and previously operated as The Matian Firm.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Koreatown, CA

Founded

2015

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What believers are saying

  • Administrative staff have health benefits: United's Austin assistant posting lists medical, dental and vision insurance plus a retirement plan.
  • Parking costs are covered in one attorney role: United's Los Angeles entry-level criminal-defense opening advertises paid parking.
  • Applicants awaiting admission are considered: United's entry-level attorney posting explicitly welcomes law graduates awaiting bar admission.

What critics are saying

  • Office support includes weekend requirements: United's administrative assistant application asks candidates about availability for weekend work.
  • Specialist litigation needs prior case experience: United's post-conviction opening asks for criminal-defense or immigration-law experience.
  • Some matters go to a separate firm: United assigns accident and workers' compensation cases to Windsor Troy Law.

What makes The United Firm | La Liga Defensora unique

  • Post-conviction work bridges practices: United's crimmigration team handles motions to vacate, expungements and matters involving criminal and immigration law.
  • Initial case review is free: United's website offers a free case review before clients pursue representation.
  • Community support has a named program: United lists its Immigrant Support Fund with Bet Tzedek among its supported initiatives.

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