Overview
Legal Assistant Jobs in Pasadena, CA at Collins + Collins LLP
Job Summary
Northern Lights Immigration Law is seeking a legal assistant to provide support to the managing attorney, focusing on removal defense and affirmative work. The role entails providing administrative and legal support as needed. The ideal candidate must have a strong work ethic, excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish, and a commitment to serve the immigrant community.
Duties
Take client intakes and scheduling appointments.
Support the managing attorney on immigration matters. Some examples include preparation for removal defense hearing, family-based immigration applications, humanitarian applications, drafting declarations, and records request.
Perform administrative tasks such as records maintenance, filing, copying, completing retainer agreements, obtaining release of information, process payments, and mailings.
Communicate and follow up with clients regarding their cases as needed.
Fill out immigration forms for various applications including family petitions, naturalization, humanitarian applications such as U, T, and VAWA applications, work authorization documents, and green card renewals.
Organize client documents and evidence.
Ability to track billable hours.
Review cases for maintenance.
Qualifications
Minimum of 2-year experience working in a law office.
Bilingual in English and Spanish, both oral and written.
Excellent writing, oral, and computer skills (Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat).
Ability to organize and prioritize work, be proactive, and follow through with tasks.
Must have a strong attention to detail and accuracy including the ability to proofread material for contextual, grammatical, typographical, and spelling errors.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, which can include some evenings, depending on the workload.
Ability to work well, both independently and as a part of a team.
Must be able to work with and prioritize multiple deadlines.
Ability to maintain and organize case files and other documents per the established guidelines and procedures.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in immigration law, especially in removal defense.
Bachelor’s Degree.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume, a cover letter, and a comprehensive writing sample all in PDF format to [email protected]
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.00 – $29.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Work from home
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
Portland, OR 97232 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
Portland, OR 97232: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Portland, OR 97232
Title: Legal Assistant
Company: Collins + Collins LLP
Location: Pasadena, CA
