English/spanish Bilingual Office Assistant Needed - Silver Spring, United States - American Legal Immigration Ctr

Description

We are looking for a Legal Assistant with immigration experience to join our team.

The ideal person will be responsible for a variety of administrative tasks, including:

• Communicate effectively with clients, team members and/or government agencies
• Proactively follow up on document requests and collection
• New client intakes and case initiation utilizing our electronic case management system
• Assist attorneys and paralegals in the preparation of cases for review and filing, including assembling and mailing of packages to respective agencies
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of documents and forms
• Manage a high volume of cases
• Manage case progress to make sure it is on track to meet deadlines
• Provide clients with regular status updates
• Draft invoices, and client correspondence
• Participate in legal and firm meetings

Responsibilities:

• Prepare legal documents and correspondence, such as complaints, and briefs
• Conduct legal research and advise attorneys in regards to the same
• Sort through and file documents
• Maintain the office's filing system
• Assist attorneys with court preparation
• Other administrative tasks as needed

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time


Pay:
$ $20.00 per hour


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k)

matching

• Flexible schedule
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Work from home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Education:

• High school or equivalent (required)

Language:

• Spanish (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Silver Spring, MD 20902: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person