Description

We are offering a contract employment opportunity for an Immigration Legal Secretary/Paralegal in Los Angeles, California. This role involves providing both administrative and paralegal support to a family based immigration law firm that handles both petitions and immigration litigation. Candidates with 5+ years of experience in sophisticated immigration practice that are immediately available for this contract opportunity should apply IMMEDIATELY! The successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including eFiling, drafting pleadings, motions and discovery, managing calendars, and interfacing with clients. Candidates that are bilingual Spanish are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Draft and prepare discovery documents for immigration law and litigation cases

• Manage e-filing and e-service in both state and federal systems

• Provide comprehensive secretarial support, including managing calendars and billing processes

• Act as the first point of contact for clients, answering phones and addressing inquiries

• Utilize Microsoft 365, Google Docs, and Docuwise for various tasks

• Interface with the Personal Injury department as needed

• Use language skills to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking clients

• Utilize LexisNexis, Management System, Microsoft Excel, and other skills for briefing, dictation, documentation, immigration law, court filing, and calendaring duties.

Requirements • Minimum of 5 years experience working as a Legal Secretary.

• Proficiency in LexisNexis.

• Experience with Management Systems.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.

• Demonstrated ability in briefing and dictation.

• Extensive experience in Documentation.

• Knowledge of Immigration Law.

• Experience with Court Filing and Court Filings.

• Familiarity with Discovery process.

• Experience with handling Visas.

• Proficiency in Calendaring and Calendar - Docket management.

• Fluency in Spanish language is a plus.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience is preferred.

• Willingness to continue learning and improving relevant skills.

• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

• Good problem-solving skills and ability to show initiative.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with key stakeholders.

• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

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