Bilingual Administrative Assistant

We're looking for a bilingual Admin Assistant who is fluent in English and Cantonese or Mandarin to support a boutique law firm based in California, serving clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. The firm practices family law, employment law, and civil rights, and roughly half of its clients are Chinese-speaking. This role exists to make sure those clients are never left without clear, accurate communication at any point in their experience with the firm. The split is approximately 30% live interpretation and translation, 70% administrative support. You do not need a legal background. You do need to be sharp, dependable, and comfortable switching between languages in real client-facing situations. Why You'll Want to Join You will be paid in USD (bi-monthly: every 15th and 30th) Up to 14 days of Paid Time Off annually (starting Day 1) Observance of Holidays per company guidelines 100% remote setup so you can work wherever you’re most productive Direct involvement in meaningful legal matters that affect real people Small team environment where your work has immediate visibility and impact What You'll Work On Interpretation and Translation Provide live interpretation between English and Cantonese or Mandarin during client calls, consultations, and case discussions Translate written documents, emails, and client-facing materials as needed Ensure accuracy and tone are preserved across both languages in sensitive legal contexts Serve as a communication bridge between the legal team and Chinese-speaking clients Step in for interpretation support on short notice when client needs arise Administrative Support Handle data entry, document management, and file organization across firm systems Assist with basic bookkeeping tasks including expense tracking and invoice logging Draft, review, and respond to emails on behalf of the team as directed Support day-to-day operations across scheduling, client follow-ups, and internal coordination Maintain organized records with at...