Legal Staff Paralegal in Cincinnati, OH

Law Firm

Cincinnati, OH

Legal Staff Paralegal in Cincinnati, OH

Legal Staff

Min 2 yrs required

No

Job Title: Legal Assistant - Immigration Job Responsibilities: - Provides confidential administrative support to attorneys and paralegals in the Immigration Practice Group, including composing or preparing documents and correspondence. - Proofreads and drafts legal documents. - Assists attorneys and paralegals with immigration petitions and applications for filing. - Works with clients to gather necessary documents and information for applications. - Responds to client inquiries regarding case status and submits inquiries on case status to USCIS. - Processes correspondence from USCIS and DOS, including notifying clients and assisting them in preparing responses to notices or evidence requests. - Manages immigration cases, including tracking expirations. - Conducts factual legal research and analysis relevant to immigration matters using available resources. - Corresponds with government agencies, vendors, and clients under the direction of the assigning attorney. - Arranges for procurement of outside services, such as translation and evaluation services, and works with vendors to provide quotes to the supervising attorney. - Reviews and revises various legal documents. - Processes invoices for client disbursements and law firm expenses for payment. - Enters, reviews, and corrects time entries for assigned timekeepers. - Creates, maintains, and retires files in accordance with the law firm's Information Governance Policy. - Prioritizes work, monitors deadlines, and communicates the same to the assigned team. - Handles, records, and transmits a high volume of correspondence. Education and Experience Information: - High school diploma or GED required. - At least two years of related experience in a law firm preferred, with immigration experience desired. - Experience supporting multiple attorneys/supervisors preferred. - Proficiency in Tracker and iManage desired. - Experience working in Microsoft Office required. Salary Information: Not available in the text. The legal assistant position at the law firm involves a variety of administrative and supportive tasks essential for the smooth operation of the Immigration Practice Group. The role requires a high level of professionalism, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a high-volume setting. The candidate must possess excellent organizational skills and the ability to maintain client confidentiality. The position is well-suited for someone with a background in legal or office support, particularly within a law firm environment, and familiarity with immigration processes is advantageous. The firm emphasizes a collaborative and client-first approach, ensuring exceptional service to all clients. The law firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-VERIFY. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through the designated application process.