Legal Assistant

2 weeks ago

Abington, United States Mendes Law Group Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Small but busy Immigration Law Firm in South Shore seeking for a Legal Assistant to become a part of our team The candidate MUST speak PORTUGUESE and SPANISH. Will provide overall support to all Paralegals and Attorneys at the firm.

Responsibilities:

  • Answering phones and scheduling client's appointments
  • Conduct research to support legal proceedings
  • Assist with the drafting and reviewing of legal documents for all cases
  • Meet with clients to gather case evidence and drafting affidavits for all cases (Waivers, SIJS, U-Visas,etc)
  • Assisting Paralegals & Associate Attorneys
  • General Office Help (Prepping and Mailing, Filing and Scanning)
  • Translating case evidence

​Qualifications:

  • Must speak Portuguese and Spanish
  • Must have at least 1+ yrs of immigration background
  • Must have previous experience as a Legal Assistant/Paralegal or other legal field
  • Familiarity with immigration legal research
  • Must have experience with filing immigration forms for all type of cases such as; Asylums, SIJS, Marriage Petitions, Waivers, Citizenships, etc.
  • Must have ability to prioritize and multitask+
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong Computer Skills
  • Deadline and detail-oriented
  • Be able to navigate CRM data base (experience a plus but not required)

Education:

  • Associate's Degree and/or Bachelor's Degree
  • High School Diploma / GED

Languages:

  • Portuguese
  • Spanish

Benefits:

  • Paid Holidays, PTO and Sick days
  • 401K
  • Bonuses