```Job Summary```
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our team. The Legal Assistant is responsible for assisting with legal requests for the firm and staff attorneys, ensuring that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhere to approved budgets.

```Duties```

• Assist in the preparation of employment-based legal documents, including H-1B, L-1, TN, O, E1/2, F and B nonimmigrant petition/application filings.
• Assist in the preparation of I-140’s, green cards and Immigrant visa applications.
• Coordinate with Lead Paralegal on special requests or highly complex projects.
• Promote efficient and optimal utilization of paralegal knowledge and ensure adequate knowledge transfer/sharing.
• Maintaining client files online and offline.
• Updating clients on progress and explaining next steps.
• Preparing and filing complete paperwork in a timely manner, keeping track of applications in Docketwise system of record and ensuring all bases are covered
• Assisting with onboarding and integrating new clients and providing updates on timelines.
• Provide/update adequate Checklists and Questionnaires for each process.
• Meet deadlines for all cases, escalate when appropriate, and use time effectively and productively.
• Responsible for processing legal mail related to employment-based cases, as assigned by the Mail Clerk
• Responsible for working with Accounting regarding past due balances; explaining to client where case stands, updating on case, contract questions, etc.
• Serves as an escalation party for all complaints and dissatisfied customers.
• Together with the Lead Paralegal handle all high tasks with an external deadline to confirm compliance in those matters.

```Requirements```

• Typically requires a High School Diploma or GED. Associate degree preferred.
• 2 years of related experience in the employment-based immigration field preferred
• Takes full responsibility for personal actions
• Has extensive knowledge of employment-based immigration processes
• Ability to foresee and propose process improvements
• Embraces change
• Must have people skills required to work with clients who are anxious and distressed

If you are a motivated individual with a passion for the legal field, we encourage you to apply. Join our team of dedicated professionals and contribute to the success of our firm.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30,000.00 - $38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Ability to Relocate:

• Dallas, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person