McBean Law, PLLC is a boutique immigration law firm in White Plains, New York that represents families and businesses nationwide and across the globe.

Summary/Objective

We are seeking a Legal Assistant to provide administrative support to our attorneys, paralegals, and clients. The general duties include organizing client files, collecting documents, coordinating with paralegals and attorneys, and ensuring stellar customer service.

The ideal candidate must be detail oriented, dependable, friendly, and have strong communications skills (both written and verbal).

Essential Functions

• Prepare and submit Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests to various government agencies
• Prepare immigration petitions and applications for filing with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) and National Visa Center (NVC)
• Utilize USCIS website to research on most up to date filing requirements– accurate filing fees, filing address, supporting documents and forms needed, etc.
• Review case packets before submission of the case to the government
• Collect documents from clients
• Perform other related administrative functions as assigned

Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.
• Positive, can-do attitude
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience with the following software programs preferred: Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Adobe DC.

Requirements:

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Required Education and Experience

• Associate degree or higher is required
• Minimum one year work experience as a legal assistant or equivalent role in an immigration law firm environment
• Fluent in English
• Salary: $40,560 - $46,300 (Annual Salary) Salary commensurate with experience.

Job Location: White Plains, NY

McBean Law PLLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,560.00 - $46,300.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person