We have an outstanding opportunity for an Immigration Legal Assistant to join our team! The successful candidate will support attorneys in business based immigration. We offer an outstanding benefits package, state-of-the-art technology and a welcoming, inclusive work environment.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Maintain database, charts, and calendar reminders for timely filing of extensions, petitions, and
applications.
• Monitor and follow through on outgoing packages.
• Assist in preparing employment-based applications and petitions for filing with the U.S.
Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) and the Department of Labor (DOL), including
Consular filings in Adobe, printing and sending out.
• Utilize USCIS website to research needs for filing – checks for filing fees, address where to file,
documents and forms needed, etc. and also utilize USCIS website to submit service requests as
needed.
• Submit check requests.
• Open new matters.
• Prepare engagement letters.
• Process incoming mail – scan, circulate, update database/charts, and prepare letters.
• Prepare expense reports and travel pre-approvals.
• Prepare letters and affidavits supporting applications and petitions.
• Obtain and organize documents supporting applications and petitions.
• Coordinate translation of foreign documents.
• Coordinate equivalency and evaluations of foreign degrees.
• Review and edit prepared documents for accuracy.
• Organize and maintain client electronic files.
• Work as a team to assist with legal assistant coverage needs due to overflow and absences.
• Perform other related administrative functions as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Excellent organizational skills and project management skills.
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written).
• Independent judgment to complete activities and work under general supervision.
• Must be knowledgeable regarding concepts, practices and procedures of USCIS and DOL.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience using INS ZOOM.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience with the following software programs preferred:
Microsoft Office (Work, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Adobe DC.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• High level of initiative to get tasks done and ownership of work product.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR TRAINING
• Minimum two years’ experience as a legal secretary in immigration (preferably business- based
visas) in a law firm environment or equivalent experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; relevant college courses and/or certification
preferred.