Legal Administrative Assistant

Come join our team! We are a women-owned, small firm focused solely on immigration. Our teams work on cases ranging from employment visa sponsorship to naturalization to asylum, and everything in between. We pride ourselves on our ability to creatively solve problems using our team’s vast expertise across the spectrum of immigration law.

We are a fast-paced, high-volume firm. We may be tireless advocates, but we also enjoy having fun. Our firm has a collaborative and friendly atmosphere.

We are looking for a Legal Assistant to assist in the preparation of our cases. The role will primarily be involved with completing administrative projects and preparing immigration cases.

Job duties include:

• Prepare correspondence and other case components in a timely and accurate manner;
• Manage and/or maintain calendar by scheduling appointments and meetings;
• Draft immigration forms for a variety of immigration processes with EOIR, USCIS, DOL, and DOS;
• Organize case filings and prepare exhibits;
• Engage in administrative duties such as copying and interfiling;
• Utilize immigration case management system to ensure client data is up-to-date and accurate;
• Assist with the client filing system by pulling and providing physical case files, completing interfiling, and refiling cases, as needed;
• Reopen and close files, as needed;
• Aid in locating and pulling files from storage areas;
• Assist and fill in for front desk manager by answering incoming calls and greeting clients in the office, as needed;
• Adhere to our firm’s internal timelines, checklists, and procedures;
• Maintain a friendly and professional; collaborate with multiple attorneys and staff; attend staff meetings and participate in firm events, as required; and
• Act in a respectful and professional manner to all clients, and maintain client confidentiality.

Requirements:

• Must be organized and detail oriented
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
• Experience working with people of culturally diverse backgrounds and of diverse economic culture
• Ability to withhold and maintain confidential information
• Second language experience is a plus

Additional Information:

· Pay is commensurate to the applicant’s experience

· Paid holidays, vacation and sick time

· Health insurance and retirement benefits are offered to eligible employees

· Job Type: Full-time (in office)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,000 - $50,000