[Hiring] Immigration Legal Assistant @Lincoln-Goldfinch Law

Role Description

The Immigration Legal Assistant is responsible for providing administrative and clerical support to both attorneys and clients. This role involves:

• Communicating with clients to gather essential information.
• Preparing legal documents, applications, and evidence for the attorney’s review.
• Managing case files.
• Guiding clients through the immigration process throughout the duration of their case.
• Collaborating effectively with team members to achieve the firm’s and clients’ goals while enhancing the client’s experience.

Position Responsibilities:

• Ensure our Case Management Software, and/or spreadsheets are consistently updated and accurate on a daily basis.
• Communicate with various law enforcement agencies regarding records, case status updates, and other requirements.
• Draft legal documents, including routine cover letters, affidavits, and questionnaires.
• File applications, supporting evidence, motions, and pleadings in accordance with judicial procedures.
• Engage and collaborate effectively with the team to discuss assigned cases or projects.
• Effectively manage workload to complete tasks on time, meeting company service standards.
• Research and analyze country condition articles, legal articles, and other legal sources.
• Handle unexpected situations, including government policy changes and law enforcement agency updates.
• Review and organize case files into their final form for attorney review.
• Take responsibility for ensuring that packets are finalized and sent out promptly.
• Collaborate with other members of the legal team to respond to complex client inquiries.

This list is not inclusive of the total scope of job functions to be performed. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or modified at any time.

Qualifications

• At least 2-3 years of experience in a similar position.
• Experience in the legal services industry.
• Experience in US Immigration Law.
• Proficient with learning and troubleshooting new technologies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Google Suite or related software.

Requirements

• Fully bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Experience in Immigration Law.
• Bachelor's Degree in Legal Studies or a related field (preferred, not required).
• Schedule: 40 hours per week, 5 days a week, Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5:30 pm CST.

Benefits

• This role may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, or walking.
• Candidates should have the ability to communicate effectively, as well as using their hands for tasks such as typing or handling materials.
• Limited lifting may also be required.