Legal Assistant

Konare Law • San Diego, CA

35d • Onsite

About The Position

Konare Law is seeking a motivated Legal Assistant to support our attorneys and paralegals by keeping cases organized, managing deadlines, preparing case materials, and communicating with clients. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, reliable, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Prior legal or office experience is required, and immigration experience is a plus.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Active listening.
• Critical thinking.
• Complex problem solving.
• Motivated self-starters who are able to work independently and communicate effectively with clients and the legal team.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced legal or immigration litigation environment.
• Demonstrated history of excellence in their career, as well as a passion for serving clients, particularly immigrant communities.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Willingness to cross-train for other job functions within the immigration legal practice.
• Bachelor’s Degree with one-year minimum experience in the legal field or associate degree with two years minimum experience in the legal field or HS Diploma with three years minimum experience in the legal field.
• One-year minimum experience in an office environment.

Nice To Haves

• Immigration experience is a plus.
• Immigration law experience

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain immigration case files, calendars, and litigation deadlines.
• Communicate with clients and keep them updated on immigration case progress and removal defense proceedings.
• Assist with immigration case preparation, litigation support, and trial materials.
• Provide administrative support to attorneys and paralegals working on immigration and removal defense cases.
• Process incoming immigration filings, court documents, and agency correspondence and manage records.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure accurate, efficient workflows in a legal and immigration litigation setting.

Benefits

• Health Insurance (90% of premium paid by employer)
• Vision & Dental (100% paid coverage)
• Disability Coverage (short-term and long-term, fully covered)
• 401K Benefits (employer matches dollar for dollar up to 3%)
• Friday Lunches
• At least 10 holiday days
• Fun Activities
• Comprehensive Libraries & Subscriptions (LexisNexis, AILA Library, Practice Law Institute (PLI), Law360, Best Practice, Master Series, PLI Wednesday, & Master Class)
• Exceptional In-House Training for Legal Assistants

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED