Legal Assistant - Naperville, United States - Hispanic American Legal Services ltd

Description

Hispanic American Legal Services, Ltd is an Immigration and nationality firm in Illinois, specialized in providing a full range of immigration law services to individual clients, seeks a legal assistant.

We are looking for someone who is dedicated and committed to growing with our firm and contributing to our success over the long term.

Our clients depend on our team to provide consistent and reliable legal services, and we need a Legal Assistant who can fulfill this responsibility with professionalism and enthusiasm.

The duties include


Administrative Duties:

• Answer and return the law firm's phone calls, while maintaining a positive relationship
• Qualify and screen consultation callers
• Confer with attorney & follow up with assigned tasks
• Digitally scan mail, file into client efiles
• Maintain a daily call log, if necessary
• Issue document lists and question lists to newly retained clients
• Collect, organize, and efile client documents
• Monitor outstanding documents
• Draft cover letters for U visas, Vawa, waivers
• Work with moderate supervision and guidance and be accountable for your individual results

- monitor deadlines and priority dates.

• Follow up with clients regarding documentation or pending information.
• Follo up with clients about the status of their cases

Spanish language is a requirement and one year of experience in immigration

We recognize the value of our employees and are committed to providing fair and equitable compensation based on their skills and experience.

We also offer opportunities for professional development and growth within the firm.

Benefits include (but not limited to):

Health, paid time off, and birthday off after orientation period
Additional future benefits will accrue (401K, dental, vision)

All interviews and inquiries will be kept FULLY CONFIDENTIAL

Submit your resume in PDF format, which must list 2-3 references

Specific Requirements:

10:00 to 6:0pm, M-F, 9:00-2:00 every other Saturday

Ability to focus on efficiency to prioritize and meet competing deadlines/demands in a fast-paced work environment
Self-motivated, able to work independently in an office setting

Honest person with integrity and professionalism during pressure
Loves helping people, devoted to going above and beyond for clients

Excellent writing and grammar skills
Well versed in technology and can grasp emerging innovations, specifically able to use Windows OS (we do not use Mac), Microsoft Office, scanning documents & PDF organizing

Detail oriented & highly organized
Open minded and willing to adapt or be versatile as the law firm expands


Pay:
$20.00 per hour


Expected hours:
No more than 40 per week


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Weekends as needed
• Weekends only

Education:

• Associate (required)

Language:

• Spanish (required)

Work Location:
In person