OPT Office Secretary Jobs
Office Secretary jobs are available to F-1 OPT students with degrees in business administration, office management, or related fields. Your OPT work authorization covers full-time employment in administrative support roles. Most positions require strong organizational skills, proficiency in office software, and clear written communication.
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Join our team as an Office Administrator/Legal Secretary.
Established in 1899, the Law Offices of Borton Petrini, LLP boasts over 125 years of providing exceptional legal services across California. As a premier leader in California law, our firm is comprised of dedicated legal professionals committed to delivering unparalleled results for our clients.
We are seeking a detail-oriented Office Administrator/Legal Secretary to oversee the daily operations of our Los Angeles office. This vital role involves managing administrative functions, supervising staff, coordinating schedules, and ensuring smooth office workflows as well as supporting attorneys as a legal assistant. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proactive approach to office management in a legal setting.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily office operations, including front desk management and administrative support functions
- Supervise administrative and legal staff, providing training and development opportunities to enhance team performance
- Manage scheduling for attorneys, staff, and court appearances using calendar management tools
- Provide administrative support to one or more attorneys in civil litigation
- Handle communication with clients, opposing counsel, and vendors
- Draft, format, and proofread legal documents with attention to detail
SKILLS:
- Proven experience in office management within a legal or law firm environment
- Strong supervisory experience with the ability to lead and motivate teams effectively
- Excellent communication skills with professional phone etiquette and client interaction experience
- Skilled in schedule management, calendar coordination, and multi-line phone systems
- Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail
BENEFITS:
- Salary range: $75,000-$92,000
- Medical, dental, vision, voluntary life insurance, including supplemental cancer, accident, and critical illness plans
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and a 401k program with matching contributions
- Firm-paid benefits, including a portion of the employees monthly medical premium, basic term life insurance at 2x annual salary, short- and long-term disability policies
- Paid Time Off (PTO) begins on the first day of employment, accruing up to 15 days per calendar year
- Paid Holidays
- Family/School partnership time, voting time, and bereavement time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $92,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
LOCATION: In person
Join our team and become part of a collaborative work environment with access to a wide range of resources statewide. Please submit your resume to apply.
INTRODUCTION
Join our team as an Office Administrator/Legal Secretary.
Established in 1899, the Law Offices of Borton Petrini, LLP boasts over 125 years of providing exceptional legal services across California. As a premier leader in California law, our firm is comprised of dedicated legal professionals committed to delivering unparalleled results for our clients.
We are seeking a detail-oriented Office Administrator/Legal Secretary to oversee the daily operations of our Los Angeles office. This vital role involves managing administrative functions, supervising staff, coordinating schedules, and ensuring smooth office workflows as well as supporting attorneys as a legal assistant. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proactive approach to office management in a legal setting.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily office operations, including front desk management and administrative support functions
- Supervise administrative and legal staff, providing training and development opportunities to enhance team performance
- Manage scheduling for attorneys, staff, and court appearances using calendar management tools
- Provide administrative support to one or more attorneys in civil litigation
- Handle communication with clients, opposing counsel, and vendors
- Draft, format, and proofread legal documents with attention to detail
SKILLS:
- Proven experience in office management within a legal or law firm environment
- Strong supervisory experience with the ability to lead and motivate teams effectively
- Excellent communication skills with professional phone etiquette and client interaction experience
- Skilled in schedule management, calendar coordination, and multi-line phone systems
- Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail
BENEFITS:
- Salary range: $75,000-$92,000
- Medical, dental, vision, voluntary life insurance, including supplemental cancer, accident, and critical illness plans
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and a 401k program with matching contributions
- Firm-paid benefits, including a portion of the employees monthly medical premium, basic term life insurance at 2x annual salary, short- and long-term disability policies
- Paid Time Off (PTO) begins on the first day of employment, accruing up to 15 days per calendar year
- Paid Holidays
- Family/School partnership time, voting time, and bereavement time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $92,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
LOCATION: In person
Join our team and become part of a collaborative work environment with access to a wide range of resources statewide. Please submit your resume to apply.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Office Secretary
Target employers with established administrative teams
Large corporations, law firms, hospitals, and universities hire office secretaries regularly and are more likely to have HR teams familiar with OPT work authorization. Smaller employers may hesitate due to unfamiliarity with the process.
Emphasize your degree's relevance to the role
OPT authorization ties your work to your field of study. Frame your business administration or management degree as direct preparation for office operations, scheduling, correspondence, and records management to strengthen your application.
Be upfront about your OPT timeline
Tell employers early how long your OPT authorization lasts and whether you have STEM OPT extension eligibility. Employers planning long-term hires need this information to assess whether sponsoring an H-1B visa later is viable.
Highlight software proficiency prominently
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and scheduling tools like Outlook or Calendly signals immediate productivity. Employers are more willing to navigate OPT paperwork for candidates who clearly require minimal onboarding.
Prepare a brief explanation of OPT for interviews
Many hiring managers are unfamiliar with F-1 OPT. Have a clear two-sentence explanation ready: what OPT is, that you're already authorized to work, and that no employer petition is required for initial authorization.
Focus your search on organizations with OPT hiring history
Some employers have sponsored international students repeatedly and understand the process. Migrate Mate surfaces office and administrative roles at employers open to OPT candidates, saving time spent on positions that will not move forward.
Office Secretary OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Office Secretary role qualify for F-1 OPT work authorization?
It depends on your field of study. OPT requires that your job be directly related to your degree. If you studied business administration, office management, communications, or a related field, an Office Secretary role will generally qualify. A liberal arts or unrelated degree may require a closer review of how your coursework connects to administrative support work.
Do employers need to file any paperwork to hire me on OPT as an Office Secretary?
No employer petition or visa sponsorship is required during your initial OPT period. You are already authorized to work, and your employer simply needs to verify your Employment Authorization Document. The main obligation for employers is reporting your employment start date to your DSO within 10 days so your SEVIS record stays current.
Can I work as an Office Secretary on a STEM OPT extension?
Possibly, but STEM OPT is more restrictive. Your role must be directly tied to a STEM-designated degree, and your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and sign a formal training plan. Most Office Secretary roles are classified under business or administrative fields rather than STEM, so eligibility depends heavily on your specific degree CIP code.
Where can I find Office Secretary jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate lists administrative and office support roles at employers open to hiring F-1 OPT students. Filtering by OPT eligibility saves time by excluding postings where the employer has no history of or interest in international candidates. Browsing by industry, such as healthcare, legal, or higher education, can also help identify sectors with stronger OPT hiring patterns.
What happens to my OPT authorization if my Office Secretary job ends before my EAD expires?
F-1 OPT students may accumulate up to 90 days of unemployment during the standard OPT period, or 150 days across the total OPT and STEM extension period. If your Office Secretary role ends, that clock starts immediately. Finding new qualifying employment before reaching the limit is essential, as exceeding it results in automatic termination of your F-1 status.