Immigration Legal Assistant: Organized, Client-Focused Support

The Nemecek Firm, Ltd.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

9 company holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan 3% match

Free parking

Onsite gym and cafeteria

Professional development

Job summary

The Nemecek Firm, Ltd. in Columbus, OH is seeking an Immigration Legal Assistant to support attorneys from intake through filing and follow up.

This client-facing role focuses on gathering information, preparing documents, and tracking deadlines to keep cases moving forward. You will work with attorneys and staff to organize files, communicate with clients, and manage numerous immigration matters, including forms and government agency correspondence.

Qualifications

• Organized and accurate with strong attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to manage multiple cases, deadlines, and client communications.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with preparing immigration petitions, applications, forms, and supporting documentation.
• Communicate with clients to collect information and documents needed for their cases.
• Provide clients with case updates and respond to questions as directed by the attorney.
• Organize and maintain complete and accurate electronic and physical client files.
• Track case deadlines, appointments, filings, hearings, and other important dates.
• Assist with correspondence involving USCIS, EOIR, the Department of State, and other government agencies.
• Review forms and supporting documents for completeness, consistency, and accuracy.
• Enter and maintain case information in the Firm’s case management system.
• Assist with legal research and gathering case related information.
• Translate documents or assist with client communications when qualified and needed.
• Support scheduling, data entry, correspondence, and other administrative responsibilities.
• Work closely with attorneys and other Firm associates to keep cases organized and moving forward.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Multitasking

Independent work

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Nemecek Firm, Ltd. in Columbus, OH is seeking an Immigration Legal Assistant to support attorneys from intake through filing and follow up.

This client-facing role focuses on gathering information, preparing documents, and tracking deadlines to keep cases moving forward. You will work with attorneys and staff to organize files, communicate with clients, and manage numerous immigration matters, including forms and government agency correspondence.