Legal Assistant

Job Description Job Description Requirements: · Bachelor's degree - Required · Minimum two years' legal assistance experience - Preferred · Immigration experience - Preferred · Foreign language fluency - Preferred · We will also consider Part Time capacity for the right candidate · Strong writing and communication skills · Intermediate to advanced proficiency using MS Outlook, Word, Excel are a must · Other office software knowledge is helpful, but not required · Individual must be detail oriented, able to multi-task, and have strong analytic and organizational skills · Ability to prioritize cases, manage caseload and other tasks Job duties include · Assistance with immigration cases assigned by attorney · Responsible for working with attorneys in the preparation, filing, and monitoring of various immigration and nationality law applications and petitions · Understand the procedures and documentation required for cases to be filed successfully · Work with clients to gather the necessary information and documentation in a timely manner · Prepare forms according to information received from clients · Prepare letters and other documents on behalf of the employer/client · Monitor the status of all filed applications and petitions · Monitor attorney calendar, including their appointments, as well as client related information · Monitor attorney assignment reports and keep information up to date · Maintain both paper& electronic client information · Position requires critical thinking & ability to do legal research · Engage in frequent contact with company client(s) · Must be able to maintain confidential information · Keep abreast of current regulations and procedures relating to filing applications Additional abilities/job duties: · Experience preparing FedEx, UPS, Certified Mail, Express Mail and courier services · Make photocopies · Send faxes · Scan documents · Retrieve and/or return files · Able to use multi-line phone system · Other duties as assigned Typical Duties: · Works with clients to obtain documents and information necessary to prepare applications · Drafts support statements and organize documents for filing · Files and monitors applications and petitions with appropriate government agencies · Performs research to obtain information such as background on a company or industry, current wages, processing procedures, standard processing times, etc. · Initiates contact with government officials to obtain necessary information to alert supervising attorney of potential delays or possible problems in the processing of an application · Other duties as required by the position Employer will not pay for relocation. A background check may be required prior to employment Company Description Gee & Zhang, LLP is a distinguished and respected name in immigration law, serving clients for over 50 years. Founded by Harry Gee Jr. in 1966, the firm was built on values of personal service, strong legal knowledge, and creative solutions. The firm upholds these principles today by educating our clients about the realities and intricacies of immigration law. Fortune Global companies, hospitals, universities, non-profits and individuals utilize our strategies to achieve their immigration objectives. Our enthusiastic and diverse attorneys boast Board Certified Specialists in Immigration Law and strive to implement comprehensive solutions for our clients. Our staff can also speak several languages including Spanish, French, and Chinese which enables us to develop a personal relationship with every client. Company Description Gee & Zhang, LLP is a distinguished and respected name in immigration law, serving clients for over 50 years. Founded by Harry Gee Jr. in 1966, the firm was built on values of personal service, strong legal knowledge, and creative solutions. The firm upholds these principles today by educating our clients about the realities and intricacies of immigration law. Fortune Global companies, hospitals, universities, non-profits and individuals utilize our strategies to achieve their immigration objectives.\r\n\r\nOur enthusiastic and diverse attorneys boast Board Certified Specialists in Immigration Law and strive to implement comprehensive solutions for our clients. Our staff can also speak several languages including Spanish, French, and Chinese which enables us to develop a personal relationship with every client.