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Legal Assistant/Paralegal Jobs in Boston, MA at Law Office of JMH
Job description:
Job description:
A growing immigration law firm in Boston, MA seeks a full-time paralegal. We are located in the financial district. The firm handles a large removal defense practice, and engages family and criminal courts to the extent necessary for immigration relief.
Fluency in Spanish is required. Prior experience as an immigration paralegal and experience with immigration forms is required. Prior experience in a law firm setting is welcome. The candidate will regularly engage in follow-up and phone calls with Court personnel and other parties related to obtaining criminal dockets, dispositions, police reports, criminal records, authorizations, releases, and other supporting documentation for use in immigration filings with the Boston Immigration Court.
The candidate should be comfortable regularly communicating telephonically with courts, government agencies, and other firms. The candidate will interact frequently with clients, and with the firm’s attorneys related to caseload management. He or she will be responsible for drafting legal documents with attorney review, drafting immigration forms, creating and uploading case files and notes into the firm’s software management system, organizing attorney calendars, and various other administrative and legal tasks. The paralegal will work heavily with the firm’s attorneys assisting directly with case preparation, compilation, and immigration petitions.
The ideal candidate must be detail-oriented, possess strong interpersonal, communication, organizational skills, and possess strong writing ability.Primary responsibilities include:Answering telephones and responding to e-mails for the firm’s multiple attorneys; Requesting dockets, police reports, and other criminal documentation for bond hearings and other immigration filings;Case preparation, including writing and drafting court documents to be filed with courts after attorney review;Correspondence with clients;Collecting information and documentation from clients, including requesting medical records and responding to client inquiries;Following up with appropriate courts regarding requests for documentation and status updates;Providing legal and administrative support for attorney activities.The ideal candidate should:- Have attention to detail; accuracy is essential; – Must be able to work independently and productively and manage multiple priorities;- Ability to work under strict deadlines and closely monitor due dates; –
Strong professional writing skills;- Possess effective interpersonal skills working with client and attorney demands.This is full time position. It is not meant to be a filler or seasonal position. We are prepared to invest great time in training the right person, and we would expect a reasonable commitment of time in return. This position would be an excellent opportunity to understand the workings of an immigration law firm. Please provide a resume and a brief cover letter highlighting your ability to perform the primary responsibilities of the position. Past law firm experience is welcome, but not required. Looking to fill the position immediately.
Salary varies by experience
Job Type: Full-time
Required language: English and Spanish.
Pay: $20.00 – $25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Title: Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Company: Law Office of JMH
Location: Boston, MA
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