Legal Practice Assistant - Immigration

Buchanan

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

Qualifications

  • High school diploma and Bachelor's Degree required.
  • 3-5+ years of experience in immigration support, legal, corporate, or educational settings.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
  • Strong organizational and prioritization skills for fast-paced work.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Problem-solving ability and anticipation of potential issues.
  • Willingness to work overtime when necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare client correspondence.
  • Open new client and matter files using firm software.
  • Maintain paper and electronic files for clients and professionals.
  • Manage and confirm Immigration Team's calendar and appointments.
  • Organize travel arrangements and set up meetings.
  • Prepare and submit expense reports.
  • Liaise with document services for production projects.
  • Keep updated on changes in policy, law, and best practices.

Benefits

  • Occasional work from home flexibility (hybrid).
  • Generous paid time off.
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance.
  • 401K Program for retirement savings.
  • WorkWell wellness program with free Calm App access.
  • Caregiving assistance with Bright Horizons for child, elder, and pet care.
  • Subscription 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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