Mandarin Speaking - Immigration Law Clerk

ImmigrationJobs; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a motivated Law Clerk to join their dynamic legal team. This role offers a unique opportunity to dive into the world of immigration law, assisting in legal research, drafting essential documents, and supporting compliance efforts. Ideal candidates will have strong writing skills in both Mandarin and English, along with a keen eye for detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. Join a team where your contributions will directly impact clients and gain invaluable experience in a fast-paced environment. If you are eager to learn and make a difference, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Qualifications

• Strong writing skills in Mandarin and English are essential.
• Candidates should be detail-oriented and possess strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and draft various legal documents.
• Collaborate with attorneys to prepare for trials and hearings.

Skills

Mandarin writing skills

English writing skills

Legal research methodologies

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Time management skills

Education

Second or third year law school student

Recent law school graduate

Awaiting Bar results

Tools

Lexis-Nexis

Westlaw

Job description

Our firm is seeking a Law Clerk with an interest in immigration law to assist in the business unit of our Encino, California office. Under the direction of an Attorney, Law Clerks will become familiar with the laws related to employment-based immigration and will also prepare federal litigation documents. We work with a wide variety of interesting clients representing employers and foreign workers in obtaining immigration benefits. No previous immigration law experience required; however, very strong Mandarin and English writing and research skills are imperative. Immediate start preferred.

Education: Second year or third year law school student, or recent law school graduate, or awaiting Bar results.

Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Law Clerk to support our legal team in various capacities. The ideal candidate will assist with legal research, drafting documents, and reviewing contracts while ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. This role is essential in maintaining the efficiency of our legal operations and contributing to the overall success of our firm.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough legal research using tools such as Lexis-Nexis and Westlaw to support case preparation and legal arguments.
• Draft legal documents, including contracts, pleadings, and memoranda, ensuring clarity and adherence to legal standards.
• Review and analyze documents for accuracy, relevance, and compliance with applicable laws.
• Assist in fraud prevention detection efforts by analyzing relevant data and documentation.
• Collaborate with attorneys to prepare for trials, hearings, and other legal proceedings.
• Maintain organized files and records of all legal documents for easy retrieval.
• Provide general support to the legal team as needed, including administrative tasks.
• Conduct research and draft petitions, motions, appeals for United States Immigration service and Federal Court.

Requirements:

• Must be able to write persuasively in Mandarin and English, by combining arguments and facts.
• Must be able to analyze issues.
• Must have strong organizational and time management skills.
• Must have excellent attention to detail.
• Should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Should be curious and intelligent.
• Should possess common sense.

Skills

• Strong proficiency in legal research methodologies and tools such as Lexis-Nexis and Westlaw.
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to draft clear and concise legal documents.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills for document review and fraud detection.
• Familiarity with contract law and general counsel responsibilities is a plus.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks effectively under tight deadlines.

Join our team as a Law Clerk where you can gain valuable experience in the legal field while contributing to meaningful work that impacts our clients positively.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Internship

Pay: $21.72 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Remote