Legal Assistant

IMMIGRATION GENERAL SERVICES LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Career Advancement Opportunities

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

Job summary

IMMIGRATION GENERAL SERVICES LLC is seeking a motivated Legal Assistant specialized in immigration law in Chicago. The successful candidate will support USCIS petitions and EOIR court filings, manage client communications, and gather important documents. Ideal candidates have experience as a Legal Assistant, strong communication skills, and familiarity with legal procedures. Proficiency in both Spanish and English is essential. Competitive compensation and benefits like health insurance and flexible scheduling are offered.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or similar role is preferred.
• Familiarity with legal procedures, terminology, and the court system is necessary.
• Highly organized with document management experience.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with clients and witnesses.
• Prepare case‑specific forms and documents.
• Ensure that case‑related documents are well-organized and available for review.
• Maintain and update documentation.
• Provide general administrative support.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Document management

Research skills

Bilingual (Spanish and English)

Education

Certification or diploma as a Legal Assistant or paralegal

Tools

Google Workspace

Apple Platforms

Case management software

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Careers Advancement Opportunities
• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Legal Assistant specialized in immigration law. In this role, you will provide critical support in the preparation of USCIS petitions and EOIR court filings, ensuring our legal team can effectively advocate for our clients. You will manage high-volume client communications, gather sensitive evidentiary documents, and monitor priority dates and filing deadlines. The ideal candidate is hardworking and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with clients and witnesses
• Prepare case‑specific Forms and documents.
• Ensure that case‑related documents are well‑organized and available for review
• Maintain and update documentation
• Provide general administrative support

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or similar role is preferred
• Certification or a diploma as a Legal Assistant or paralegal is preferred
• Familiarity with legal procedures, terminology, and the court system
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organized with document management experience
• Excellent research skills
• Comfortable with Google Workspace and Apple Platforms, and case management software
• Ability to multitask and work well under pressure
• Fluent in Spanish and English