Legal Receptionist / Immigration Legal Assistant Trainee
Overview
Busy immigration law office seeking a reliable, organized, and compassionate person to join our team. Our office handles a large number of immigration court cases and works daily with clients from many different countries, including many clients with limited English ability.
This position is the first point of contact for our clients and is an important part of keeping cases organized and moving forward. Legal experience is helpful but not required — we will train the right person.
Duties
Answering phones and assisting clients
Greeting and helping walk-in clients
Scheduling appointments and maintaining calendars
Conducting client intakes and gathering basic case information
Monitoring and organizing office email
Scanning, saving, and organizing documents
Communicating with clients about documents and appointments
Assisting attorneys and legal staff with immigration filings
Learning to prepare immigration forms and case materials
Skills
Strong computer skills required
Good typing/keyboarding ability
Ability to learn new computer systems quickly
Excellent organization and attention to detail
Friendly and professional communication skills
Ability to stay calm in a busy office environment
Willingness to work with people from different cultures and backgrounds
Dependable and able to manage multiple tasks
Prior immigration experience is not required. We are looking for someone intelligent, motivated, and interested in learning.
Bilingual ability is a plus.
Full-time position with opportunity to grow into a larger legal assistant role.
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
