Legal Administrative Assistant
Offit Kurman•Bethesda, MD
•$70,000 - $85,000•Onsite
About The Position
Offit Kurman, a growing Am Law 200 full-service law firm, is seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to support its Immigration practice in our Bethesda, MD office. This role is ideal for a highly organized legal professional with strong employment-based immigration experience who thrives in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.
Requirements
- 5+ years of legal administrative experience, including prior experience supporting an immigration law practice.
- Experience with employment-based immigration matters, including PERM labor certifications, employment-based visa petitions, adjustment of status applications, and related filings.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong client service mindset.
- Ability to review, verify, and manage legal documents with exceptional attention to detail.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), document management systems, attorney time entry software, and online research tools.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with immigration case management systems such as Docketwise, LawLogix EDGE, or similar platforms is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to attorneys within the Immigration practice.
- Prepare, edit, proofread, and finalize immigration petitions, legal documents, and client correspondence.
- Assist attorneys and clients with gathering information and documentation for employment-based immigration matters.
- Support the preparation and filing of employment-based petitions, PERM labor certifications, visa applications, and adjustment of status applications.
- Communicate professionally with clients, foreign nationals, government agencies, and other stakeholders via phone, email, and in person.
- Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate client appointments and conference calls.
- Open, maintain, and close client files while ensuring accurate document organization and recordkeeping.
- File legal documents with the appropriate government agencies and courts, as needed.
- Coordinate attorney travel arrangements and process expense reports, reimbursements, and credit card reconciliations.
- Maintain organized electronic and physical filing systems while ensuring deadlines and case milestones are met.
Benefits
- Compensation commensurate with experience.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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