Immigration Legal Project Assistant — Path to Paralegal

Quarles & Brady LLP; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team environment

Professional growth

Competitive compensation and benefits

Clear career progression toward Parale

Hybrid work flexibility

Job summary

Quarles & Brady LLP is seeking a Legal Project Assistant to support the Immigration Team within the Labor & Employment Practice Group. This role covers case preparation, document management, transcription, formatting, and administrative support.

Both entry-level and experienced candidates are encouraged to apply, with a clear path for growth toward a Paralegal role. The team emphasizes collaboration, professional development, and hybrid work flexibility after the initial training period.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Entry-level and experienced candidates welcome.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn new software quickly.
• Experience in a professional office or legal/immigration field is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Respond to client requests and perform other duties as assigned.
• Support attorneys with immigration matters, including document prep and proofreading.
• Prepare USCIS and Department of Labor forms and filing materials.
• Maintain case files and intake new matters.
• Enter data in case management systems and track deadlines.
• Coordinate signing and filing packages.
• Maintain an annual billable-hour target of 800 hours.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Tech proficiency

Multitasking

Self-motivation

Independence

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Quarles & Brady LLP is seeking a Legal Project Assistant to support the Immigration Team within the Labor & Employment Practice Group. This role covers case preparation, document management, transcription, formatting, and administrative support.

Both entry-level and experienced candidates are encouraged to apply, with a clear path for growth toward a Paralegal role. The team emphasizes collaboration, professional development, and hybrid work flexibility after the initial training period.