Legal Staff Paralegal in Frederick, MD

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Law Firm

Frederick, MD

Legal Staff Paralegal in Frederick, MD

Legal Staff

1-3 yrs required

No

Job Title: Immigration Legal Assistant

Job Responsibilities:
- Keeps cases organized by establishing and organizing files, monitoring calendars, meeting deadlines, documenting actions and client communication, inputting information into file database, and confirming case status with attorney.
- Keeps clients informed by maintaining contact and communicating case progress.
- Assists with case preparation by preparing case materials for trial.
- Answers phones and emails promptly.
- Provides administrative support to attorneys and paralegals to enhance office effectiveness.
- Produces information by inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting text, data, and graphics, coordinating case preparation.
- Maintains client confidence by keeping client/attorney information confidential.
- Provides historical reference by developing and utilizing the file room system, maintaining transcripts, notes, internal firm documents, applications, and original client documents.
- Reviews the daily mail log and enters all tasks and court dates onto the legal team’s calendar.
- Scans all supporting documents for assigned cases.
- Continually audits cases, tasks, and workflows for the assigned legal team.
- The law firm reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Education and Experience Information:
- Bachelor’s Degree with one-year minimum experience in the legal field or associate degree with two years minimum experience in the legal field or HS Diploma with three years minimum experience in the legal field.
- Immigration law experience is preferred.
- One-year minimum experience in an office environment.
- Bilingual: English, Spanish, Portuguese is preferred.

Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Active listening.
- Critical thinking.
- Complex problem solving.
- Motivated self-starter, able to work independently and communicate effectively with clients and the legal team.
- Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated history of excellence in their career, with a passion for serving clients.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Willingness to cross-train for other job functions.

Salary Information:
- From $20 an hour - Full-time

Additional Information:
- The law firm participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.

Benefits:
- 401(k) matching: The law firm matches dollar for dollar up to 3%.
- Vision insurance: 100% paid coverage.
- Dental insurance: 100% paid coverage.
- Disability insurance: Both short-term and long-term disability insurance are fully covered.
- Health Insurance: The law firm covers 90% of the premium.
- Friday Lunches: Lunch is provided every Friday.
- Festive Holidays: At least 10 holiday days to rest and celebrate.
- Fun Activities: Opportunities to bond and enjoy with colleagues throughout the year.
- Comprehensive Libraries & Subscriptions: Access to LexisNexis, AILA Library, Practice Law Institute (PLI), Law360, Best Practice, Master Series, PLI Wednesday, & Master Class.
- Exceptional In-House Training: Unmatched training for Legal Assistants to ensure they are always ahead in their field.

Jul 03, 2025
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