Full-time job opportunity in an established, pleasant Chicago, IL immigration law office. Job entails: Answering phones and call management, scheduling and docketing appointments in different offices in different time zones, communicating with clients, coordinating translators and other outside vendors, recording payments and front desk management.
As a Legal Assistant, you will be the backbone of our daily operations. Your core skills in organization, communication, and management will be essential in managing multi-line phone system, and otherwise conveying status to clients. With a high school diploma or GED, proficiency in Microsoft Office, you will ensure efficient front desk operations.
The ideal candidate will have experience as a legal assistant and/or administrative experience, and the ability to manage many details in a sometimes stressful environment.
Essential skills: professionalism, reliability, technology proficiency (office uses Word, Outlook, Slack, Monday and Docketwise), team player, and a desire to learn in an interesting, professional environment.
Required skills: Spanish-speaking, administrative experience. Preferred: Immigration law office experience.