About the Opportunity
Miller Johnson is looking for a Legal Administrative Assistant (LAA) based in our Detroit Office to support our Immigration Practice Group. In this role you will be a ca proactive case partner to assigned timekeepers, coordinating the day-to-day administrative and case workflow that supports the efficient delivery of legal services within the Immigration Practice Group. The LAA serves as a central point of organization and follow-through, anticipating needs, managing competing priorities, monitoring deadlines, and ensuring consistent and responsive support for assigned timekeepers and matters.
Why Miller Johnson
What sets Miller Johnson apart is not only the work we do, but how we do it. We offer meaningful work, a collaborative environment, and a culture where people are valued, supported, and empowered to grow. Guided by our core values of integrity and candor, grit, a down-to-earth approach, commitment to excellence, and commitment to impact, we create opportunities for every team member to develop professionally, build strong relationships, contribute to the firm's success, and build a rewarding career.
What You Will Do
As a Legal Administrative Assistant you will:
- Provide comprehensive administrative and case support to assigned timekeepers throughout the immigration matter lifecycle.
- Coordinate client intake, matter opening, billing support, and other matter-related administrative functions.
- Track case deadlines, hearings, appointments, filing requirements, government correspondence, and other key milestones to ensure timely review and follow-up.
- Manage calendars for assigned timekeepers and works proactively to prioritize assignments, coordinate workflow, and respond to changing deadlines and matter needs.
- Manage incoming and outgoing mail and correspondence for assigned timekeepers.
- Assist with the preparation, organization, and submission of immigration applications, petitions, legal documents, correspondence, and supporting materials under timekeeper supervision.
- Coordinate filings and correspondence with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), and other applicable agencies.
- Maintain accurate and organized client and matter files in accordance with Firm document management standards.
- Serve as a professional point of contact for clients, government agencies, opposing counsel, and internal stakeholders.
- Participate in team-based coverage to ensure continuity of support during absences, peak workload periods, and changing business needs.
- Collaborate with colleagues to balance workloads, share knowledge, and support consistent processes across the legal support team and practice area.
Qualifications include:
- Minimum of two years of administrative experience required.
- Prior experience supporting immigration matters required.
- Experience preparing or assisting with immigration filings preferred
- Bilingual proficiency preferred
- Working knowledge of billing timelines and matter lifecycles.
- Demonstrates personal responsibility for managing workflows, meeting deadlines, and ensuring matters move forward accurately and efficiently.
- Communicates openly and professionally with attorneys, team members, and clients. Handles confidential information with discretion and exercises sound judgment.
- Maintains composure and effectiveness in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Demonstrates resilience and flexibility when priorities shift.
- Produces high-quality, detail-oriented work. Proactively reviews documents for accuracy and completeness before submission.
- Understands how administrative support contributes to client service and matter outcomes. Anticipates needs and identifies opportunities to improve efficiency and workflow.
- Collaborates respectfully with team members, participates in coverage planning, and contributes to a supportive team environment.
We are committed to fostering an exceptional work experience that includes a healthy work-life balance and an inclusive culture that values uniquely talented team members. We are proud to offer flexible scheduling, paid time off, and annual performance reviews. Our benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and a 401(k)-retirement plan.
Miller Johnson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Detroit, MI 48226
