What are the responsibilities and job description for the Immigration Legal Assistant position at DMCA?
Award-winning and long established immigration and nationality law firm is seeking high-performance team members ready to take on a challenge. We are looking for highly motivated, tenacious, and creative-thinking individuals committed to excellence. Team players ready to work and contribute to our mission and energized by a fast paced environment in a dynamic field and firm will be a great fit. If you are tenacious, resilient, analytical, enthused about working with different cultures, and ready to contribute and impact lives, please apply. "DMCA : Building community one person, one family, one business at a time." If taking part in a mission like this sounds exciting to you, consider joining us.
These are full-time, hourly paid positions.
In addition to personally rewarding work, DMCA offers a generous benefit plan which includes medical insurance with employee coverage 100% employer-paid, optional dental & vision at group rates, and employer-paid life and LTD plans. The firm also offers a 401(k) Plan with employer 100% matching contributions.
Candidates selected for an interview will be asked to perform a written assessment.
Duties :
Utilize software to update and extract information
Gather and review necessary client documents
Ability to effectively prepare and complete applications and petitions under attorney supervision
Manage caseload and conduct research
Respond to inquiries from current clients
Communicate effectively with clients, staff or outside agencies to resolve legal related issues.
Assist with docketing
Assist with other projects as needed
Skills :
Ability to analyze and organize factual issues
Knowledge of computers and relevant software applications
Customer Service Oriented and attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written skills
Ability to work well with others and with various personalities
Ability to manage multiple projects under stress and strict deadlines
Job Requirements :
Bilingual : Fluent in both English & Spanish (speaking, reading and writing), required applicants will be tested for proficiency.
Immigration Legal Assistant experience preferred. Administrative office experience, preferred 1-2 years
Bachelor's Degree required, or equivalent years of experience, or equivalent years of experience and education
Software :
Microsoft Word, Excel Intermediate knowledge required
ProDocs, INSZoom, DocuShare preferred but not required
