Legal Assistant - Immigration
About The Position
The Buffalo office of Lippes Mathias LLP is seeking a Legal Assistant to join our team with focus in the Immigration Practice Group. The Immigration Practice Group at Lippes Mathias is a comprehensive and experienced legal team counseling on business and family-based immigration issues. The Practice Group handles nonimmigrant and immigrant visa applications, as well as related processes including labor certification, adjustment of status and consular processing, among others. The successful candidate will work with attorneys, paralegals, and other legal and administrative staff to service clients. Founded in 1965 in Buffalo, New York, Lippes Mathias is a full-service law firm with 17 offices and nearly 230 attorneys. We grow and thrive every day by way of our unique culture, which puts a premium on collegiality, collaboration, and support for our employees at every turn. You’ll quickly notice that we approach law differently at Lippes Mathias—we think ahead and around corners for our myriad regional, national, and international clients in a range of different industries. Rather than providing endless options and choices, we serve as business partners to our clients, delivering them the answers to their legal questions that advance their business outcomes.
Requirements
- Minimum 1-3-years experience as a legal assistant
- Accurate typing speed of 65+ wpm
- High proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook
- Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
- General office and computer experience
- Ability to maintain composure under pressure
- Reliable attendance record
- Experience with editing, revising, and drafting of legal documents
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to multi-task and to complete projects with little direction
- Ability to use discretion and handle confidential information
- Ability to meet deadlines and produce high quality work products
Responsibilities
- Create, maintain, and organize electronic and hard copy files
- Save, print, and file documents
- Preparing internal paperwork to open new matters
- Preparing cover letters and other correspondence
- Posting case expirations in ImmigrationTracker case management system
- Assisting in preparing applications and petitions with the appropriate govt. agency
- Maintaining attorney calendars
- Drafts and edits legal documents
- Provide other clerical support as needed
Benefits
- Full time employees are also eligible for a year-end bonus and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning the first of the month following hire; immediate eligibility for the firm’s 401(k) and profit sharing plan; firm-arranged parking at our downtown locations; firm-paid long-term disability coverage for all employees; and firm-provided life and AD&D insurance for staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
