Busy Boutique Immigration Law Firm in San Diego seeks to fill Legal Assistant position (Part-time is OK). Our firm specializes in deportation defense, asylum and family Immigration law. Familiarity with Immigration legal practice and procedures is a plus. Willing to train the right candidate.
Duties Include:
Drafting and editing support letters for various immigration filings;
Drafting and editing client letters, fee agreements, etc.
Preparing and submitting USCIS, and Immigration Court related legal briefs, Petitions and Applications;
Limited case research;
Calendaring;
Ensuring deadlines are met;
Answering and screening phone calls;
Working directly with clients;
Accounts Payable.
Requirements :
*Fluency in English and Russian;
Minimum two (2) years of Legal Assistant experience in Immigration Law is preferred (will will train the right individual);
Excellent writing skills in English and your native language;
Computer literacy;
Strong organization skills;
Strong attention to detail;
Ability to multitask and manage busy caseload;
Ability to meet strict deadlines;
Strong work ethic;
Exceptional communication skills.
We provide stimulating work environment in a beautiful downtown San Diego office, ability to grow professionally and offer excellent income potential in a friendly atmosphere. Parking is provided. Please email your resume with list of references and salary requirements to the email listed above. All references will be verified. Salary is negotiable and commensurate with experience. Starting salary: $22/hr