Legal Assistant - Immigration
Full job description
The Buffalo office of Lippes Mathias, LLP is seeking a Legal Assistant to join our team with focus in the Immigration Practice Group. The Immigration Practice Group at Lippes Mathias is a comprehensive and experienced legal team counseling on business and family-based immigration issues. The Practice Group handles nonimmigrant and immigrant visa applications, as well as related processes including labor certification, adjustment of status and consular processing, among others.
The successful candidate will work with attorneys, paralegals, and other legal and administrative staff to service clients.
For the ideal candidate, there is an opportunity for growth and advancement into a paralegal position.
Responsibilities will include:
Prepare memoranda to open new matters
Input client information into immigration case management system
Draft engagement letters and invoices
Draft forms utilizing immigration software for petitions/applications to be filed with U.S. govt. agencies
Assemble, finalize, and file petitions/applications to be filed with U.S. govt. agencies
Retrieve and update non-immigrant and immigrant visa applications online
Maintain correspondence with clients, including updating them on filings, case status, appointments
Create, organize, and maintain electronic and physical files, including within document management system
Assist with calendaring critical dates in immigration case management system and tracking status expirations and renewals
Provide general administrative and clerical support
Administrative tasks for the firm
Perform general office duties as required
Our ideal Legal Assistant will have:
1-2 years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Administrative Assistant (Law firm experience preferred)
Typing speed of 60–90 WPM with high accuracy
Strong proofreading and document editing skills
High Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe PDF
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines independently
Positive, team-oriented attitude with a proactive mindset
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Associate degree required
Bachelor's degree in Business or English preferred
Salary range depending on experience: $20-$24/hr
The pay range provided in this listing is a good faith estimate for this position based on the location that we are hiring for. Criteria included but not limited to, skill level, education, and experience, will determine where a candidate falls within the range.
Founded in 1965 in Buffalo, New York, Lippes Mathias is a full-service law firm with 17 offices and nearly 220 attorneys. We grow and thrive every day by way of our unique culture, which puts a premium on collegiality, collaboration, and support for our employees at every turn. You’ll quickly notice that we approach law differently at Lippes Mathias—we think ahead and around corners for our myriad regional, national, and international clients in a range of different industries. Rather than providing endless options and choices, we serve as business partners to our clients, delivering them the answers to their legal questions that advance their business outcomes.
To learn more about Lippes Mathias, visit our recruiting website: https://www.lippescareers.com/
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time employee you are eligible for the following benefits:
Highmark BCBS PPO/POS plans > 4 medical plan options including 2 HDHP/HSA qualified plans
Dental plan (including orthodontic coverage)
Vision plan
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Paid time off (PTO) inclusive of vacation, sick and personal leave
401(k) with guaranteed safe harbor contribution plus profit sharing
Term Life and AD&D
Short-term and long-term disability
Additional Voluntary benefits: Specified Disease, Hospital and Accident plans
Employee Assistance Program including mental health support
Legal work discount program
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