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.
Jul 14, 2025
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