LOPEZ LAW FIRM, PLLC

Job Posting – Legal Assistant

Who Is Lopez Law Firm:

The Lopez Law Firm practices exclusively in immigration and nationality law. We assist clients and their families in navigating the complicated and frustrating system of immigration laws, whether it be in removal proceedings
(Immigration Court), before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the
U.S. Department of State, and any other government agency that follows U.S. immigration law. Our goal is to provide services that are honest, affordable, efficient, and effective.

We have represented countless clients and obtained successful results for the following situations:

Naturalization to become a U.S. citizen
Permanent residency based a family-based or employment-based relationship
Immigrant and nonimmigrant visas at U.S. consulates all around the world
U status, as the result of being victims of violent crimes who cooperate with law enforcement authorities
Special immigrant juvenile visas, for minors in the U.S.
Approval of VAWA self-petitions for battered and abused spouses
Cancellation of removal from Immigration Court
Compliance with I-9 and E-Verify

We are currently seeking applicants for the role of full-time Legal Assistant.

Legal Assistant Role and Responsibilities:

The Legal Assistant at Lopez Law Firm carries out essential legal and administrative tasks every day. They are responsible for performing communications, case intake and management, file management, general office tasks and supporting the functions of the firm’s attorneys to meet expected standards of customer service and legal compliance. They develop and manage client relationships, which is the foundation of our firm.

Primary Responsibilities include:

1. Client intake.
2. Case management.
3. Translating and interpreting English – Spanish for attorneys and clients.
4. Preparing and mailing immigration applications and documents.
5. Accurately documenting legal and client interaction activities and managing files for information and compliance.
6. A wide variety of office administrative and clerical tasks.

Who We’re Hiring

Bilingual: English – Spanish (required)
High competence in office administrative and clerical tasks (law firm experience is a plus).
Proficient use of MS-Office, MS-Outlook, and OneDrive.
Proficient use of CLIO & AcuityScheduling (preferred).
Communicates clearly and effectively using speaking, written, and non-verbal forms.
Takes initiative to learn new skills and tasks quickly and accurately.
Takes initiative to complete tasks quickly and accurately according to internal and external procedural/statutory procedures and deadlines.
Authorized to work in the United States.
Collaborates with diverse co-workers to ensure high productivity, adherence to policies, and customer service expectations.
Values integrity, work ethic, honesty, patience, compassion, and respect for others.
Highly skilled and flexible at time management and prioritization of multiple tasks.

Expected Hours of Work: Mon-Fri, 8:30-5:00, 40 hours/week unless otherwise specified.

Compensation: Competitive salary, proportional to the level of experience and skills, with benefits:

Medical & Dental insurance
401-K with matching contributions
Paid holidays
Generous time-off policy

Join the Lopez Law Firm Team because YOU:

Have a passion for helping immigrant and American families achieve their dream of life in the United States.
Enjoy working with clients to provide 5-star service on every legal matter.
Want to gain new and valuable skills and experience to advance your career and income potential.
Desire to work in a supportive, stable, and flexible work environment.
Want to be part of a culture where new ideas for efficiency and productivity are welcomed and put into practice.
Appreciate receiving meaningful recognition and feeling like your time and work effort matters to your employer, co-workers, and clients.
Enjoy working in a comfortable small business office environment.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

1. Extended periods in an office setting; sitting or standing; using computer, telephone, and typical office equipment.
2. May require lifting and moving objects up to 20 pounds.

How to Learn More and Apply:

Please provide a cover letter, resume, and references.

Role Competencies:
Action Oriented Functional/Technical Skills Planning
Comfort with Higher Management Informing Priority Setting
Compassion Integrity and Trust Problem Solving
Composure Learning on the Fly Process Management
Conflict Management Listening Self-Development
Customer Focus Managing Diversity Technical Learning
Dealing with Ambiguity Organizing Time Management
Drive for Results Patience Understanding Others
Ethics and Values Perseverance Written Communications

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off

Experience:

Immigration Law office: 1 year (Preferred)
Law office: 2 years (Required)

Language:

English & Spanish fluently (Required)

Work Location: In person

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