Legal Practice Assistant - Immigration

Buchanan

$75K — $100K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
  • 3-5+ years supporting a high-volume immigration team in a law firm or similar environment.
  • Proficient in MS Word, Outlook, and Excel.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced setting.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for professional interaction.
  • Problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate challenges.
  • Willingness to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare correspondence to clients and manage communication efficiently.
  • Open and maintain new client files using firm software.
  • Organize and manage electronic and paper files for attorneys and clients.
  • Schedule appointments and manage the Immigration Team's calendar and travel arrangements.
  • Prepare and submit expense and reimbursement reports accurately.
  • Process incoming mail and email, ensuring proper documentation.
  • Collaborate with document services for document production projects.

Benefits

  • Occasional work from home flexibility (hybrid).
  • Competitive salary and generous Paid Time Off.
  • Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance coverage.
  • 401K retirement program.
  • Wellness program with free access to the Calm App.
  • Caregiving assistance for child, elder, and pet care through Bright Horizons.
  • Access to LinkedIn Learning for professional development.
Full Job Description
Immigration Practice Assistant

We are searching for an experienced Practice Assistant in our New York City, Washington, DC, or Philadelphia, PA office to support our Immigration practice. This role will support attorneys, team members, and internal/external clients to ensure efficient workflow and excellent customer service.

Responsibilities and Duties:
  • Prepare correspondence to clients.
  • Open new client and new matter files using Firm software.
  • Keep paper and electronic files for Professionals and clients; maintain email and electronic files using Firm software.
  • Schedule appointments, manage and confirm the calendar for the Immigration Team; make travel arrangements; set-up conference calls and video meetings.
  • Prepare and submit expense/reimbursement reports.
  • Open and route mail and email, attaching appropriate files and documents.
  • Liaise with document services for all document production projects.
  • Keep abreast of changes to policy, law, and best practices.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Requirements:
  • High school diploma required. Bachelor's Degree, required.
  • 3-5+ years' experience supporting a high-volume immigration team at a law firm, in a professional corporate setting, or in higher education.
  • Proficiency with MS Word, Outlook, Excel.
  • Ability to organize/prioritize workload and work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to professionally interact with candidates, clients and staff.
  • Ability to problem-solve and anticipate issues/problems.
  • Ability to work overtime, as needed.

Buchanan Ingersoll and Rooney PC offers a benefit package that includes:
  • Occasional work from home flexibility (hybrid)
  • Competitive salary and generous Paid Time Off
  • Insurance - Medical, Vision, and Dental
  • 401K Program
  • WorkWell wellness program, including free use of the Calm App
  • Caregiving assistance with Bright Horizons (child, elder, and pet care)
  • Subscription to LinkedIn Learning

Pay: $75,000 - 100,000 annually

*Pay ranges are provided in compliance with S9427A, New York's pay transparency law and S32-1453.01 Washington, DC's pay transparency law; actual pay may vary based on a variety of factors, including education, applicable experience, etc.

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