Immigration Legal Assistant

ImmigrationJobs; Town of Huntington (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal practice is seeking a Legal Assistant with immigration experience to support attorneys in various tasks. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, at least 2 years of experience, and excellent organizational skills. This is an in-person, full-time temporary position located in Huntington, NY.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in immigration law.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in immigration/asylum cases.
• Conduct research on relevant laws and case precedents.
• Manage legal case files and maintain organized records.
• Prepare and file petitions for immigration cases.

Skills

Research skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelors Degree

Tools

Legal case management software

Job description

Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant with Immigration experience to join our dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will support attorneys by managing various administrative tasks, conducting research, and ensuring the smooth operation of legal processes. This role is essential for maintaining effective communication with clients and facilitating the overall efficiency of our legal practice.

Duties

• Assist attorneys in immigration/asylum cases
• Conduct thorough research on relevant laws, regulations, and case precedents to support ongoing cases.
• Manage legal case files and maintain organized records for easy access and retrieval.
• Prepare and file petitions for immigration cases
• Communicate effectively with clients via phone and email, demonstrating excellent phone etiquette

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree required
• Minimum of 2 years experience working in immigration law
• Excellent research skills to navigate legal databases and resources effectively.
• Familiarity with legal case management software is a plus.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills are essential for success in this role.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $23.50 - $25.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

• Huntington, NY 11743 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Huntington, NY 11743: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person