Legal Assistant - SS

GROSSMAN YOUNG & HAMMOND LLC•Silver Spring, MD

3d•$23 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Grossman Young & Hammond, LLC (GYH) is a globally recognized immigration and international human rights law firm in the greater DC area. Known for tenacious advocacy, GYH is setting a new standard for excellence in the practice of immigration and human rights law. Our lawyers are nationally recognized for their expertise in immigration law and have received top rankings from the Washington Post, Washingtonian, The Legal Times, Best Lawyers, and Chambers. Our firm represents clients in a broad range of immigration and international law matters. The ideal candidate is creative, works collaboratively with others and thrives working in a fast-paced, progressive and collegial environment. Excellent organizational skills and precise attention to detail are required.

Requirements

Excellent organizational, writing and other communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task and meet deadlines
Ability to work well with clients and other
Excellent computer (MS Office) skills
Flexibility with changing priorities
Bachelor's degree

Responsibilities

Print, assemble and prepare all petitions to be filed with USCIS.
Update Case Manager and case status as appropriate in case management database.
Enhance client service, efficiency and productivity providing support to attorneys and paralegals in the preparation and administration of immigration filings.
Draft/edit correspondence as requested by attorneys and paralegals.
Generate and track Representation Agreements and retainer invoices.
Coordinate of legal team training and webinars.
Responsible for answer phones, directing to the appropriate team member and taking accurate messages.
Schedule client conference calls and send reminders for legal team members.
Back-up Client Intake Coordinator to complete potential client intakes, schedule consultations and send new client questionnaires.
Handle all incoming and outgoing immigration correspondence.
Distribute USCIS correspondence to the legal team and mail appropriate documents to clients.
Scan, organize, label and file all electronic documents.
Process all government correspondence.
Coordinate monthly firm lunch.
Order and manage office supplies.
Coordinate firm events (retreats, meetings).
Assist attorneys with expense reimbursement.
Assist in all matters as needed (e.g. calendaring deadlines, faxing, maintaining reception area, watering plants, running dishwasher etc.)