Legal Assistant

About the role

We are seeking an organized and compassionate Immigration Legal Assistant to support our attorneys and help manage immigration matters from intake through filing and follow up. This is a client-facing position focused on gathering and organizing information, preparing legal documents, tracking deadlines, and helping ensure cases move forward efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with preparing immigration petitions, applications, forms, and supporting documentation.
• Communicate with clients to collect information and documents needed for their cases.
• Provide clients with case updates and respond to questions as directed by the attorney.
• Organize and maintain complete and accurate electronic and physical client files.
• Track case deadlines, appointments, filings, hearings, and other important dates.
• Assist with correspondence involving USCIS, EOIR, the Department of State, and other government agencies.
• Review forms and supporting documents for completeness, consistency, and accuracy.
• Enter and maintain case information in the Firm’s case management system.
• Assist with legal research and gathering case-related information.
• Translate documents or assist with client communications when qualified and needed.
• Support scheduling, data entry, correspondence, and other administrative responsibilities.
• Work closely with attorneys and other Firm associates to keep cases organized and moving forward.

What will set you up for success

• You are organized, accurate, and attentive to detail.
• You communicate clearly and professionally by phone and in writing.
• You can work compassionately and respectfully with clients from different backgrounds.
• You can manage multiple cases, deadlines, client communications, and competing priorities.
• You exercise good judgment, document your work, and recognize when a question or concern should be escalated.
• You can work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and other Firm associates.
• You are proficient with Microsoft Office and comfortable learning new applications or systems.
• You use technology responsibly while protecting confidential information.
• Experience in immigration law, a law firm, or another legal support position is helpful but not required.
• Experience preparing immigration forms, working with government agencies, or using legal case management systems is also helpful.
• Candidates who are fluent in a language other than English will receive additional consideration, although foreign language fluency is not required.

Pay

The anticipated hourly pay range for this position is $20.00 to $22.00 per hour. Starting pay will be determined based on the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, language proficiency, technical knowledge, and other job-related qualifications.

Schedule

This is a full-time, in-person position based in downtown Columbus, Ohio. The regular schedule is 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 9 company holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Retirement savings plan with a 3% company match
• Free parking
• Onsite gym and cafeteria
• Professional development and training opportunities