What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Chicago Immigration Advocates Law Offices?
Small immigration law office located downtown Chicago concentrating in removal cases seeks bilingual (Spanish and English) legal assistant.
Compensation depends upon experience.
Looking for someone who is not afraid of the challenge of a fast-paced environment where accuracy and compentency is valued. You must be motivated by:
-- being a team player who wants to make a difference in the world;
-- using your brain to solve problems;
-- doing the right thing;
-- being of service to others.
If so, then please read on to see if you are a fit for what we are looking for.
Requirements and Expectations:
- Must be bilingual in Spanish and English
- Have a sense of urgency in completing one's tasks
- Prefer legal related experience (knowledge of immigration law a plus)
- Ideal candidate should be comfortable with frequent client interaction
- Work with Client management software
- Document and file review
- Typing and filing
- Using existing system to move clients through process
- Assisting with high call volume
- Screening calls and taking messages
- Scheduling meetings and conferences
- Responding to questions from Clients
- Taking responsibility to get cases ready for attorney review