Legal Practice Assistant - Immigration

Responsibilities

• Prepare correspondence to clients.
• Open new client and new matter files using Firm software.
• Keep paper and electronic files for Professionals and clients; maintain email and electronic files using Firm software.
• Schedule appointments, manage and confirm the calendar for the Immigration Team; make travel arrangements; set-up conference calls and video meetings.
• Prepare and submit expense/reimbursement reports.
• Open and route mail and email, attaching appropriate files and documents.
• Liaise with document services for all document production projects.
• Keep abreast of changes to policy, law, and best practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Bachelor’s Degree, required.
• 3-5+ years’ experience supporting a high-volume immigration team at a law firm, in a professional corporate setting, or in higher education.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Outlook, Excel.
• Able to organize/prioritize workload and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to professionally interact with candidates, clients and staff.
• Able to problem-solve and anticipate issues/problems.
• Able to work overtime, as needed.

Skills

• Ability to organize/prioritize workload and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to professionally interact with candidates, clients and staff.
• Able to problem-solve and anticipate issues/problems.
• Able to work overtime, as needed.

Benefits

• Occasional work from home flexibility (hybrid).
• Competitive salary and generous Paid Time Off.
• Insurance – Medical, Vision, and Dental.
• 401K Program.
• WorkWell wellness program, including free use of the Calm App.
• Caregiving assistance with Bright Horizons (child, elder, and pet care).
• Subscription to LinkedIn Learning.

Pay

$75,000 - 100,000 annually

Schedule

Hybrid work schedule