What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal/Legal Assistant - Immigration experience preferred position at David F. Vedder, P.A.?
Our established Central Florida immigration law in Daytona Beach firm is seeking an experienced and talented, motivated immigration Legal Assistant/Paralegal. You will provide overall support to attorneys’ professional needs and work with a talented staff of other paralegals/legal assistants. Our exclusive focus on immigration means you will work in an exciting, ever-changing and challenging environment with experienced peers and attorneys.
Responsibilities:
- Manage a portfolio of clients, acting as liaison between client and attorney; answer client inquiries and keep clients advised of case status.
- Assist the attorneys in the additional related facets of immigration files including maintaining up-to-date internal executive summaries of files, letters to government agencies, immigration forms, follow-up with clients, monitoring timelines and deadlines, and drafting answers to requests for evidence.
- Prepare supporting documentation for applications and petitions.
- Manage the information and document gathering process from case inception to completion.
Qualifications:
- Law office experience is required, preferably litigation.
- Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree are preferred.
- Strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills, which will be critical to your success.
- Must be a problem solver, willing to work and think with a degree of independence.
- Handle confidential information with discretion and accept responsibility for producing work that is consistently complete, timely, effective and accurate.
- Must have excellent typing and computer skills.
- Second language helpful.
We offer a robust benefit package; total compensation commensurate with experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Law office work: 2 years (Required)
- Immigration law: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Daytona Beach, FL 32117
Salary : $20 - $25