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I wholeheartedly feel this is all depending on the firm you work or the areas of interest. I am bilingual and sometimes left out. My native language is Spanish, so I think in Spanish before any words come out of my mouth- making me sound slow minded at times. This is to say that it is not the language(s). Move around till you find the place for you. There will be one, I can assure you.
I get it. It’s frustrating when you're qualified and doing great work, but not knowing a second language feels like it's holding you back. Some firms do prioritize bilingual skills, especially for client-facing roles or international cases. But not all of them.
TBH, being multilingual doesn't make a difference; there is no better compensation. In fact, some employers require bilingual skills, and the salary range is lower than the regular rate. Or, Spanish is required, and compensation is between $40,000-$55,000. Oh, and all the other requirements, like paralegal certification and years of experience. I saw a bilingual legal assistant position for $17-$19 per hour. Sounds like a bad joke to me...