Immigration Legal Assistant

TBG | The Bachrach Group; Washington, Baltimore (District of Columbia, MD); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Commuting assistance

Job summary

The Bachrach Group is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to support an Immigration practice in Washington, DC. This hybrid role requires four days in the office and close collaboration with attorneys and clients.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in legal admin, immigration experience, and strong organizational and communication skills. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2+ years in legal administrative support.
• Prior immigration law experience is required.
• Ability to support multiple attorneys and manage competing priorities.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys in Immigration.
• Prepare correspondence, legal documents, forms, and client materials.
• Manage attorney calendars, scheduling, and meeting coordination.
• Communicate with clients regarding case status and admin matters.
• Assist with new client and matter intake, conflict checks, and file setup.
• Maintain electronic and physical client files.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and prepare expense reports.
• Enter attorney time and assist with billing tasks.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Provide backup support to other attorneys and team members.

Skills

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Document management

Billing software

Client service

Team collaboration

Prioritization

Tools

Billing software

Job description

Legal Administrative Assistant - Immigration (Hybrid | Washington, DC)

A well-established, Am Law 200 firm is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to support a busy Immigration practice. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working closely with attorneys and clients. The position follows a hybrid schedule, requiring four days per week in the office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys within the Immigration practice.
• Prepare correspondence, legal documents, forms, and other client-related materials.
• Manage attorney calendars, scheduling, and meeting coordination.
• Communicate with clients regarding case status, documentation, and administrative matters.
• Assist with new client and matter intake, including conflict checks and file setup.
• Maintain and organize electronic and physical client files.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and prepare expense reports.
• Enter attorney time and assist with billing-related tasks.
• Answer and direct incoming calls and provide general administrative support.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Provide backup support to other attorneys and team members as needed.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of legal administrative, legal assistant, or legal secretary experience within a law firm.
• Prior immigration law experience needed.
• Ability to support multiple attorneys and manage competing priorities.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, document management systems, and legal billing software.
• Professional demeanor with strong client service skills.
• Team-oriented mindset and willingness to assist across practice groups when needed.
• Salary range of approximately $65,000 - $75,000, depending on experience.
• Bonus eligibility and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, retirement savings plan, paid time off, and commuting assistance.