Legal Assistant

Gee & Zhang LLP; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Gee & Zhang, LLP is a distinguished immigration law firm serving clients for over 50 years. Founded by Harry Gee Jr. in 1966, the firm emphasizes personal service, strong legal knowledge, and creative solutions.

Our multilingual staff helps Fortune Global companies, hospitals, universities, non-profits and individuals achieve their immigration objectives. Our enthusiastic and diverse attorneys include Board Certified Specialists in Immigration Law, and we commit to comprehensive solutions for

Formación

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• 2+ years of legal assistant experience preferred.
• Immigration experience preferred.
• Foreign language fluency preferred.
• Part-time capacity will be considered for the right candidate.
• Strong writing and communication skills are required.
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel is a must.
• Other office software knowledge is helpful but not required.
• Must be detail oriented, able to multi-task, and have strong analytic and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize cases and manage caseload.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with immigration cases assigned by attorney.
• Prepare, file, and monitor immigration and nationality applications and petitions.
• Understand procedures and documentation required for filings.
• Work with clients to gather information and documentation promptly.
• Prepare forms based on information from clients and employer.
• Prepare letters and other documents for the employer/client.
• Monitor status of filed applications and petitions.
• Track attorney calendar and client-related information.

Conocimientos

Legal assistance experience

Foreign language fluency

Strong writing and communication

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking

Prioritize cases

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Herramientas

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree - Required
• Minimum two years’ legal assistance experience - Preferred
• Immigration experience - Preferred
• Foreign language fluency – Preferred
• We will also consider Part Time capacity for the right candidate
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency using MS Outlook, Word, Excel are a must
• Other office software knowledge is helpful, but not required
• Individual must be detail oriented, able to multi-task, and have strong analytic and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize cases, manage caseload and other tasks

Job duties include

• Assistance with immigration cases assigned by attorney
• Responsible for working with attorneys in the preparation, filing, and monitoring of various immigration and nationality law applications and petitions
• Understand the procedures and documentation required for cases to be filed successfully
• Work with clients to gather the necessary information and documentation in a timely manner
• Prepare forms according to information received from clients
• Prepare letters and other documents on behalf of the employer/client
• Monitor the status of all filed applications and petitions
• Monitor attorney calendar, including their appointments, as well as client related information
• Monitor attorney assignment reports and keep information up to date
• Maintain both paper& electronic client information
• Position requires critical thinking & ability to do legal research
• Engage in frequent contact with company client(s)
• Must be able to maintain confidential information
• Keep abreast of current regulations and procedures relating to filing applications

Additional abilities/job duties:

• Experience preparing FedEx, UPS, Certified Mail, Express Mail and courier services
• Make photocopies
• Send faxes
• Scan documents
• Retrieve and/or return files
• Able to use multi-line phone system
• Other duties as assigned

Typical Duties:

• Works with clients to obtain documents and information necessary to prepare applications
• Drafts support statements and organize documents for filing
• Files and monitors applications and petitions with appropriate government agencies
• Performs research to obtain information such as background on a company or industry, current wages, processing procedures, standard processing times, etc.
• Initiates contact with government officials to obtain necessary information to alert supervising attorney of potential delays or possible problems in the processing of an application
• Other duties as required by the position

Employer will not pay for relocation.

A background check may be required prior to employment

Company Description

Gee & Zhang, LLP is a distinguished and respected name in immigration law, serving clients for over 50 years. Founded by Harry Gee Jr. in 1966, the firm was built on values of personal service, strong legal knowledge, and creative solutions. The firm upholds these principles today by educating our clients about the realities and intricacies of immigration law. Fortune Global companies, hospitals, universities, non-profits and individuals utilize our strategies to achieve their immigration objectives.

Our enthusiastic and diverse attorneys boast Board Certified Specialists in Immigration Law and strive to implement comprehensive solutions for our clients. Our staff can also speak several languages including Spanish, French, and Chinese which enables us to develop a personal relationship with every client.

Company Description

Gee & Zhang, LLP is a distinguished and respected name in immigration law, serving clients for over 50 years. Founded by Harry Gee Jr. in 1966, the firm was built on values of personal service, strong legal knowledge, and creative solutions. The firm upholds these principles today by educating our clients about the realities and intricacies of immigration law. Fortune Global companies, hospitals, universities, non-profits and individuals utilize our strategies to achieve their immigration objectives.Our enthusiastic and diverse attorneys boast Board Certified Specialists in Immigration Law and strive to implement comprehensive solutions for our clients. Our staff can also speak several languages including Spanish, French, and Chinese which enables us to develop a personal relationship with every client.