Legal Assistant

Carlos E. Sandoval; Florida; On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlos E. Sandoval P.A. in Hollywood, FL seeks a Junior Paralegal for on-site, full-time work. You will keep client files complete, flag missing documents, organize records, and draft immigration forms under paralegal review.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year law office experience, strong word processing and spreadsheet skills, and a proven ability to manage deadlines while serving clients in person and by phone.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in a law or professional office
• Proficient with word processing and spreadsheet software
• Track record of accurate data entry or document handling under deadlines
• Experience serving clients or customers in person and by phone

Responsibilities

• Keep every client file complete and ready for paralegal review
• Flag missing documents and upcoming deadlines to the Senior Paralegal
• Organize client documents and records in each case file
• Prepare first drafts of immigration forms for paralegal review
• Tell clients which documents their case still needs
• Improve how you track your own files as caseload grows

Skills

Word processing

Spreadsheet software

Data entry accuracy

Client service

Tools

USCIS forms familiarity

Job description

Hollywood, FL · On-Site Full-Time Junior 11-25 Honesty Professionalism Excellence

Carlos E. Sandoval P.A. has represented immigrant families in South Florida for over 18 years. We take the hard cases: waivers, asylum, files with a complicated history.This is a new role, open because client demand has grown. You'll report to the Senior Paralegal.Honesty here means saying when a file is missing something, even when the gap is yours. Excellence means every form you prepare is complete and correct before it moves on. Professionalism means every client gets the same respect on their worst day as on their best.

Responsibilities

• Keep every client file complete and ready for paralegal review
• Flag missing documents and upcoming deadlines to the Senior Paralegal
• Organize client documents and records in each case file
• Prepare first drafts of immigration forms for paralegal review
• Tell clients which documents their case still needs
• Improve how you track your own files as caseload grows

Requirements

• Experience preparing or organizing documents in a law or professional office, one year or more
• Proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet software
• Track record of accurate data entry or document handling under deadlines
• Experience serving clients or customers in person and by phone

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with USCIS forms and filings