Immigration Legal Assistant

ImmigrationJobs; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a proactive Legal Assistant to join their Washington D.C. office. This full-time role involves supporting attorneys with case management, document production, and e-filing in various courts. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of legal experience, particularly in immigration law, and must possess exceptional technical skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office tools. This position requires in-office presence and offers competitive pay along with a comprehensive benefits package, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to advance their career in a dynamic legal environment.

Benefits

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of legal experience required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys with case management and document production.
• E-filing in USCIS, state, federal, and appellate courts.

Skills

Legal Experience

Immigration Law

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Adobe Professional

LawLogix

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Client Service Skills

Attention to Detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Document Management

Job description

Office Locations: Washington D.C. We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive professional Legal Assistant for our Washington, DC office. Experience working with Labor & Employment with a focus on Immigration is preferred but experience in varying practice groups is welcomed. The right candidate should demonstrate resourcefulness, initiative, a team-player mentality, a desire to forge powerful relationships, hone their skills and deliver excellent work. Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in connection with all aspects of case management and document production, heavy document editing, proofreading and finalizing legal documents in Microsoft Word.
• E-filing in USCIS, state, federal and appellate courts.
• Maintain attorney calendars, schedule meetings and conferences, enter billable time and process expense reports.
• Update electronic records, upload documents, and run reports.
• Adept at using all of Microsoft’s Office tools.
• Maintain and organize case files, organize paper and electronic documents for use in depositions or trials.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of legal experience.
• Immigration law experience preferred.
• Exceptional technical skills required including knowledge of MS Word, MS Outlook, Adobe Professional, LawLogix and electronic document management.
• Ideal candidate will have strong organizational, communication and client service skills.
• Ability to switch gears and self-manage multiple, competing expectations with little to no supervision.
• Must be a team player with strong communication skills and a solid work ethic.
• Must be detailed oriented. Excellent grammar and spelling skills are essential.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment are essential.
• Position requires in-office presence, 5 days per week. This is not a remote work position.

Quarles & Brady offers competitive salaries, bonus and great benefits to employees including paid time off, health, vision, dental, 401k, life, disability and much more. Benefit eligibility is dependent on hours. Compensation is determined upon the market in which the position is located, the responsibilities of the position, the experience, education and skills of the applicant, and other job-related factors. The range for this position for individuals physically located in Washington D.C. is $29.99/hour to $48.60/hour. Quarles is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29.99 - $48.60 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person