Immigration Legal Assistant

Contenido de trabajo

Compensation

Our busy legal firm is looking for an efficient, organized legal assistant to help our attorneys and paralegals assist our clients and ensure we’re operating efficiently. You’ll assist with the preparation of legal documents, and handle all office correspondence including answering phone calls and emails, arranging meetings and travel, and reminding the team of upcoming deadlines. If you have experience in a law firm environment, work well under pressure, and are looking for a rewarding opportunity in the legal industry, we want to connect with you.

$30,000 to $35,000

Responsibilities

• Handle office correspondence and administrative tasks such as responding to emails and phone calls, communicating with opposing attorney offices, taking dictation, and letting the team know about upcoming deadlines
• Undertake other duties as needed to ensure the firm operates efficiently
• Perform legal research, as needed, with help from attorneys and paralegals
• Ensure client billing is processed properly using daily time records with assistance from the accounting department
• Work with attorneys and paralegals to create various legal documents, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits, contracts, and briefs for case preparation, and proofread documents when requested

Qualifications

• Candidates should be able to type at least 50 words per minute
• Applicants must have excellent communication skills and organizational skills
• Ability to comfortably use all Microsoft Office products
• At least 1-2 years of previous experience in a law firm setting performing administrative tasks
• High school diploma or equivalent is required; associate’s degree is a plus

About Company

We are a fast-growing dynamic law firm. Our clients tell us repeatedly that we provide a higher level of service, responsiveness, attention to detail, and expertise than they have experienced elsewhere. We pride ourselves on our client-focused service. Our firm transforms lives by creating opportunities for people to live their dreams, expand their businesses, and create a legacy for future generations. We are investing time and energy in building our A-Team. We utilize technology and an international team to help us all work to our highest standards.