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Legal Assistant – Immigration Law Jobs in Austin, TX at Cynthia De Los Santos Law Office
Title: Legal Assistant – Immigration Law
Company: Cynthia De Los Santos Law Office
Location: Austin, TX
We focus on Humanitarian, Family, and Removal immigration cases and pride ourselves on providing excellent customer service and quick resolutions for our clients from around the world. Our professional, fast-paced work environment emphasizes work-life balance, as we understand that family comes first. We welcome individuals with a positive and helpful attitude—together, we work, learn, and grow as a team.
Job Description:
As an Entry-Level Legal Assistant, you will primarily support client cases before USCIS and or the Immigration Court. You might be our ideal candidate if you have a strong work ethic, the ability to take initiative, and can stay two steps ahead of a case. Excellent attention to detail, strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Spanish, and the ability to compassionately communicate with clients about delicate subjects are crucial for this role.
Responsibilities:
•Maintain clients’ awareness of their cases and respond to inquiries
•Communicate with clients to gather supporting documents for their cases
•Analyze client documents and information to prepare future case documents
•Enter client correspondence and log case information in our case management systems
•Organize and maintain both digital and physical client files
•Draft and prepare case documents, forms, and declarations for submission to USCIS and/or the Immigration Court
•Prepare client packets for mailing and drop packets off for mailing
•Stay up-to-date on EOIR and USCIS best practices and filing instructions
Minimum Qualifications:
•Highschool Diploma or its equivalent in administrative skills or training
•Must be bilingual in English and Spanish
•1 year experience comparable administrative assistance
Required Skills/Abilities:
•Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English and Spanish
•Strong organizational and time management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines
•Good interpersonal and customer service skills
•Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Suite apps (Sheets, Word, etc.)
•Ability to maintain confidentiality, and exercise discretion and good judgment
•Efficient independent worker with a proactive and disciplined work ethic
•Based in Austin with reliable transportation
Physical Requirements:
•Prolonged periods sitting at a desk working on a computer
•Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
Benefits:
•Competitive entry-level hourly rate.
•Professional development and growth opportunities.
•Medical insurance
•401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
•Paid time off and holidays
To apply please submit the following:
1. Resume
2. Your current wage
3. Whether you are Bilingual (Spanish and English)
4. Tell us why you believe you would be a good fit for our team
5. Whether you have experience working at a law firm or similar area.
Join our team and help us make a positive impact on the lives of our clients!
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