Entry-Level Immigration Paralegal Assistant

Perkins Coie LLP; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 50,850 - 72,370; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Accrued paid time off starting at 20+1

Job summary

Perkins Coie LLP in Seattle, WA, seeks an entry-level Paralegal Assistant to support paralegals, lawyers, and clients with a range of duties while maintaining confidentiality. Responsibilities include assisting with filings to USCIS, CBP, DOL, DOS; assembling petitions; preparing correspondence; maintaining records; and tracking notices in the case management system.

A high school diploma and at least one year of related experience are required; associate/bachelor’s degree preferred; familiarity

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma and at least one year of related experience.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred; Paralegal certificate a plus.
• Familiarity with Outlook, Excel, and OneNote is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with filings to USCIS, CBP, DOL, and DOS.
• Assemble complex immigration petitions and ready them for submission.
• Assemble Public Access Files.
• Conduct factual research and analysis.
• Create and maintain up-to-date electronic and hard copy records.
• Prepare initial draft correspondence to clients and agencies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking under pressure

Education

High school diploma

Associate or bachelor's degree preferred

Paralegal Certificate a plus

Tools

Outlook

Excel

OneNote

Job description

Perkins Coie LLP in Seattle, WA, seeks an entry-level Paralegal Assistant to support paralegals, lawyers, and clients with a range of duties while maintaining confidentiality. Responsibilities include assisting with filings to USCIS, CBP, DOL, DOS; assembling petitions; preparing correspondence; maintaining records; and tracking notices in the case management system.

A high school diploma and at least one year of related experience are required; associate/bachelor’s degree preferred; familiarity