Immigration Legal Admin Assistant — Onsite in Boston

Murtha Cullina LLP; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

Commuter and parking benefits

Job summary

Harris Beach Murtha is seeking an Administrative Assistant for the Immigration Attorneys team in Boston, MA. The role involves legal and clerical duties, file organization, calendar monitoring, and document management to support both nonimmigrant and immigrant visa filings.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years as a legal administrative assistant, strong MS Office skills, and excellent communication. The firm values client service and teamwork, with a fully in-office schedule in Boston.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a legal administrative assistant.
• Experience in/with business immigration (preferred).
• High school diploma or equivalent; associate’s degree (preferred).
• Exceptional oral and written communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with nonimmigrant and immigrant visa filings, organizing exhibits.
• Assist paralegals with preparation and filing of immigration petitions.
• Collect information and documentation from clients, including initial screening of referrals.
• Draft client engagement letters and manage correspondence and pleadings.
• Maintain case files, calendars and deadlines; input data into case management systems.

Skills

Legal admin experience

Immigration experience

MS Office proficiency

Excellent communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Harris Beach Murtha is seeking an Administrative Assistant for the Immigration Attorneys team in Boston, MA. The role involves legal and clerical duties, file organization, calendar monitoring, and document management to support both nonimmigrant and immigrant visa filings.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years as a legal administrative assistant, strong MS Office skills, and excellent communication. The firm values client service and teamwork, with a fully in-office schedule in Boston.