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SKYWHEEL LAW APC

Legal Secretary

Newport Beach, CA · On-site

$22 - $35/hr

This position is not designed as a temporary stepping stone into attorney or paralegal work. The ... Mandarin Chinese proficiency is a significant advantage given our client base. • Experience with ...

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How much do mandarin paralegal jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for mandarin paralegal in the United States is $71,376.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54,500.00 and $89,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Mandarin paralegal?

A Mandarin Paralegal is a legal professional who assists attorneys with legal research, document preparation, case management, and client communication, primarily in Mandarin and English. They often work on cases involving Chinese-speaking clients or international legal matters related to China. Their responsibilities may include translating legal documents, conducting bilingual legal research, and assisting in cross-border transactions or litigation.

What types of legal matters does a Mandarin paralegal typically assist with?

Mandarin Paralegals often work on cases involving international business transactions, immigration, intellectual property, and cross-border litigation where Mandarin language proficiency is critical. Their responsibilities may include translating legal documents, interpreting for client meetings, and ensuring culturally accurate communication between English- and Mandarin-speaking parties. This role frequently involves close collaboration with attorneys, clients, and external partners in both the US and Chinese legal systems. Because of their linguistic abilities, Mandarin Paralegals play a crucial role in bridging cultural and legal gaps, helping their teams to avoid misunderstandings and deliver strong client outcomes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Mandarin paralegal?

Success as a Mandarin Paralegal requires strong bilingual proficiency in Mandarin and English, a solid understanding of legal procedures, and formal paralegal education or certification. Familiarity with legal research databases like Westlaw or LexisNexis, document management systems, and translation tools is highly valuable in this role. Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and effective cross-cultural communication are standout soft skills. These qualifications are essential for accurate legal support, effective document translation, and seamless collaboration within multinational legal teams or with Mandarin-speaking clients.

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Infographic showing various Mandarin Paralegal job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $71,376 per year, or $34.3 per hour.

Managing Attorney

THE DOOR - A CENTER OF ALTERNATIVES INC

Manhattan, NY

Full-time

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Job description

Position: Managing Attorney

Reports to: Deputy Director of Legal Services

Overview: The Door is an unparalleled model for youth development, offering a comprehensive range of integrated services within a single site for nearly eleven thousand New York City youth each year. Our mission is to empower young adults to reach their full potential by providing comprehensive youth development services in a diverse and caring environment. At The Door, youth can access health care and education, mental health counseling and crisis assistance, legal assistance, college preparation services, career development, housing supports, arts, sports and recreational activities, and nutritious meals – all for free and under one roof. By providing participants with our suite of integrated services, we seek to provide any motivated young person with the tools, resources, and opportunities needed to successfully transition to adulthood.

The Door’s Legal Services Center advances the rights of youth by providing direct legal services and using a range of legal strategies and advocacy.  Situated within the larger Door community in which services are provided in a range of areas, the Center attempts to address legal problems in a holistic and client-driven manner, with a special area of expertise in the provision of civil legal services. The Managing Attorney will lead a team of attorneys, paralegals, social workers and administrative assistants while maintaining his/her own caseload. The Managing Attorney will be responsible for all aspects of the team’s performance, including supervision, performance, and grant compliance.

Responsibilities:
  • Manage a team of attorneys, paralegals, social workers and administrative assistants, plus interns and volunteers, ensuring the quality of all legal work.
  • Oversee the team’s grant compliance, including data gathering, deliverables, reporting, and audits.
  • Represent young people ages 12-24 in immigration and other legal matters.
  • Coordinate efforts with partners in the immigration, legal services, and youth development fields.
  • Collaborate with other departments at The Door to promote services for immigrant youth.
  • Represent The Door in local and national advocacy efforts.
  • Perform annual reviews of staff performance.
  • Assist in the recruitment and training of new attorneys, paralegals, and other staff as needed.
  • Perform duties of Legal Services Director in her absence, as assigned.
  • Other responsibilities as assigned by the Director.

Qualifications:

  • J.D. degree and admission to New York State Bar or willingness to sit for next available exam.
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in immigration and/or family law.
  • Experience in supervising attorneys and in managing projects.
  • Knowledgeable of and ability to apply positive youth development principles to working with young people
  • Proficiency in Spanish, French, Arabic, or Mandarin strongly preferred

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: $110,000 - $130,000

Multilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Proficiency in French, Spanish, or Arabic preferred.


COVID -19 POLICY
The Door follows the CDC and NYS recommendations to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The Door requires all new hires to be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they have a qualified exemption.


We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. We support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to our organization. We are an equal opportunity employer for all regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

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