• Drafting of work product such as letters, agreements, memoranda and legal

• Responding to and, where appropriate, initiating telephone calls, handling mail,

• Opening cases, creating and maintaining standardized case files

• Meeting with clients, collecting information and scheduling appointments

• Maintaining an electronic docket/tickler system; appropriate follow up with attorneys

• Making travel arrangements consistent with firm policy and attorney needs

• Prioritizing work flow, juggling multiple and sometimes competing priorities,

• Time entry for work performed, when appropriate

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES

The Legal Assistant should possess the following:

➢ High school diploma or equivalent
➢ A Bachelors degree, or formal education or certification in legal, paralegal, or related

studies, is strongly preferred
➢ Prior professional experience in employment matters, especially in immigration matters,

is preferred
➢ High degree of accuracy in work product
➢ Strong proofreading skills are critical
➢ Strong interpersonal skills are critical
➢ Fast and accurate typist
➢ Self motivated: must be able to identify next appropriate step and follow through on

tasks
➢ Skilled in the use of office equipment and scanning and computer equipment
➢ Strict adherence to confidentiality is critical
➢ Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and efficiently
➢ Be a good team player and work well with co-workers
➢ Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
➢ Ability to follow instructions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must
be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or
controls, and reaching with hands and arms. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision
and the ability to adjust focus.
The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 20 pounds, which may include
placing books/files on shelving above shoulder level. The noise level in the work environment is
usually moderately quiet.