What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bilingual Immigration Legal Assistant position at The Mills Firm-Immigration Law?
Summary of Position:
- Prepare and file Immigration applications and petitions with government agencies
- Assemble legal documents and packages
- Perform legal research as needed
- Provides administrative and legal support to an assigned lawyer to enhance effective case management
- Keeps cases organized by establishing and organizing files, monitoring calendars and meeting deadlines, documenting actions, inputting information into case management software, confirming case status with attorney
- Manages legal documentation and client correspondence in strict confidence
- Translates documents (English/Spanish)
- Meet with clients
Required skills & knowledge: Immigration experience is a plus! We require successful applicants to be bilingual and be able to work 20-30 hours a week. The ideal candidate must be able to:
- Meet strict deadlines
- Be extremely detail oriented and have the ability to edit carefully
- Provide outstanding client service
- Self-motivated with strong initiative
- Have a positive attitude & professional demeanor
Knowledge required: Proficiency with Google docs, Word and Excel. Must have excellent writing and communication skills.
Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Immigration Office: 2 years (Required)
Language:
- Spanish (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $24