Legal Staff Paralegal in Milwaukee, WI

Law Firm

Milwaukee, WI

Legal Staff Paralegal in Milwaukee, WI

Legal Staff

No

Job Title: Legal Assistant

Job Responsibilities:
The legal assistant will be responsible for various tasks within the law firm, primarily focusing on immigration-related duties. Key responsibilities include:
- Answering phone calls and managing client communications effectively.
- Scheduling appointments and managing calendars.
- Learning and completing immigration forms and filings accurately.
- Gaining knowledge in various types of immigration cases, including naturalization, green card applications, deportation proceedings, asylum cases, and VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) petitions.
- Providing support in understanding the immigration system and effectively communicating with clients from diverse backgrounds.

Education and Experience Information:
The position requires the candidate to possess the following qualifications:
- Bilingual proficiency, with the ability to speak Spanish at a conversational level.
- While specific educational qualifications are not mentioned, the role requires a smart, driven individual who is a good communicator and can work well with diverse clients and colleagues.

Salary Information:
The position offers a part-time employment opportunity with a base pay of per hour. The expected hours are 20 per week. The role has the potential to transition into a full-time position based on the candidate's performance.

Benefits:
The legal assistant position includes the following benefits:
- 401(k) plan
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off

Schedule:
The work schedule for the legal assistant is structured as follows:
- 4-hour shifts
- Monday to Friday

Work Location:
The position requires the candidate to work in person within the law firm.