Legal Assistant

Harter, Secrest Emery LLP•City of Rochester, NY

15d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Harter Secrest & Emery LLP is seeking a Legal Assistant to join the Immigration practice group in its Rochester Office. This position will be part of a dynamic team that provides support to attorneys and paralegals in the Immigration group.

Requirements

Ability to work effectively with a variety of clients and staff; proven ability to provide exceptional client service
Ability to proofread and check typed material for grammatical, typographical, spelling, word usage and format errors
Good writing skills, including proper spelling and correct grammar, accuracy and attention to detail
Strong administrative skills are essential, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and PDF

Nice To Haves

Two years of legal assistant experience preferred
Associate degree (Administrative Studies, Business or related field) is desirable
Strong organizational skills, ability to respond to multiple priorities and take initiative to meet varying deadlines
Knowledge of Immigration practice area including procedures, forms, and terminology a plus

Responsibilities

Assembles documents, prepares correspondence and organizes supplemental materials for attorney review; enters data into immigration forms/applications as directed; uses specialized software (LawLogix)
Interfaces with clients through various forms of communication; responds to client inquiries when appropriate
Performs general administrative tasks including opening new client matters, processing incoming department mail, running client case reports using the immigration case management system as needed, and significant calendar management
Maintains practice group docket; tracks filing requirements