Legal Staff Paralegal in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Law Firm

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Legal Staff Paralegal in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Legal Staff

No

Job Title: Immigration Legal Assistant

Job Responsibilities:
The Immigration Legal Assistant at the law firm is responsible for a variety of tasks essential for supporting the legal team. Key responsibilities include:

- Bilingual communication in English and Spanish to assist clients effectively.
- Organization and management of client files and documents.
- Providing excellent customer service to clients.
- Handling various administrative tasks such as scanning documents, taking phone calls, processing payments, managing and scheduling appointments, and maintaining the firm’s calendar.
- Preparing immigration forms and drafting simple cover letters.
- Working in a small team environment, requiring flexibility and a goal-oriented mindset.

Education and Experience Information:
While specific educational requirements are not detailed in the job description, the candidate must possess relevant skills and experience in immigration law. Prior experience in immigration law is preferred but not mandatory, indicating that the position is open to candidates who are eager to learn and adapt to the responsibilities of the role.

Salary Information:
The position offers a pay range of to per hour, with the expectation of working 40 hours per week. The salary is commensurate with experience, and candidates are encouraged to indicate their salary requirements in their application cover letter.

Additional Information:
The role is full-time, and the benefits include:

- 401(k) retirement plan and 401(k) matching.
- Health insurance stipend.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Eligibility for paid vacation days after a three-month review period, with up to two weeks of paid vacation per year.

The position requires in-person work, with an 8-hour shift schedule. The law firm emphasizes the importance of being comfortable working in a small team setting, which may be ideal for candidates who prefer a more intimate work environment rather than a larger corporate setting. Candidates interested in applying should submit their resume in PDF format along with a cover letter describing their interest in the position and their salary expectations.