Job Description

Requirements

· Bachelor's degree

· Minimum two years legal assistant experience required

· Immigration experience preferred

· Foreign language fluency - Chinese is required

· Strong writing and communication skills

· Intermediate to advanced proficiency using MS Outlook, Word, Excel are a must

· Other office software knowledge is helpful, but not required

· Individual must be detail oriented, able to multi-task, and have strong analytic and organizational skills

· Ability to prioritize cases, manage caseload and other tasks

Job duties include

· Assistance with immigration cases as assigned by attorney

· Responsible for working with attorneys in the preparation, filing, and monitoring of various immigration and nationality law applications and petitions

· Understand the procedures and documentation required for cases to be filed successfully

· Work with clients to gather the necessary information and documentation in a timely manner

· Prepare forms according to information received from clients

· Prepare letters and other documents on behalf of the employer/client

· Monitor the status of all filed applications and petitions

· Monitor attorney calendar, including their appointments, as well as client related information

· Monitor attorney assignment reports and keep information up to date

· Maintain both paper& electronic client information

· Position requires critical thinking & ability to do legal research

· Engage in frequent contact with company client(s)

· Must be able to maintain confidential information Keep abreast of current regulations and procedures relating to filing applications

Additional abilities/job duties:

· Experience preparing FedEx, UPS, Certified Mail, Express Mail and courier services

· Make photocopies

· Send faxes

· Scan documents

· Retrieve and/or return files

· Able to use multi-line phone system

· Other duties as assigned

Typical Duties:

· Works with clients to obtain documents and information necessary to prepare applications

· Drafts support statements and organize documents for filing

· Files and monitors applications and petitions with appropriate government agencies

· Performs research to obtain information such as background on a company or industry, current wages, processing procedures, standard processing times, etc.

· Initiates contact with government officials to obtain necessary information to alert supervising attorney of potential delays or possible problems in the processing of an application

· Other duties as required by the position

Employer will not pay for relocation.

A background check may be required prior to employment