What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Admin Assistant position at Alcorn Immigration Law?
About Us:
We are an elite, high-growth legal boutique based on University Avenue in downtown Palo Alto, dedicated exclusively to the world’s most innovative founders and visionaries. We operate exactly like the startups we represent: fast, lean, highly strategic, and relentlessly focused on delivering positive-sum outcomes.
Our firm values hard work, attention to detail, and a commitment to professional growth. We are looking for a reliable and motivated Legal Administrative Assistant to support our team.
Job Summary:
The Legal Administrative Assistant will provide essential support to our Legal Admin Lead and attorneys by handling various administrative tasks. This role will involve case filing, mail management, and assisting in the drafting of legal documents. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, possess strong writing skills, and have a positive attitude toward learning and personal growth within the legal field.
Key Responsibilities:
Filing and Administrative Support (50%)
- Assist our Legal Admin Lead with case filing, including printing, packaging, and delivering documents to the courier, plus post-filing administrative steps.
- Support in managing our CEO/Founder’s email inbox.
- Other administrative tasks, including but not limited to checking mail, scanning/uploading documents, and mailing immigration documents to clients.
Drafting Assistance (50%)
- Help in the preparation of legal documents, including exhibits, forms, and cover letters.
- Familiarity with case types such as EB-1A, O-1A, and RFEs is preferred.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in humanities or social science field with a strong writing background required.
- Precise and detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy.
- Reliable with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- A proactive problem solver.
- Excellent English writing skills.
- Interested in a long-term career within the legal field and open to part-time night programs for further education as a lawyer or paralegal.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive health coverage
- 401(k) contributions
- Generous PTO