Legal Assistant

We are a growing immigration practice looking to add an Legal Assistant to our team. We offer an outstanding, team-oriented work environment, with opportunity for long-term growth. The right candidate will have experience handling a high volume of phone calls and administrative tasks, as well as, strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and take direction. Must have experience using Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets. We are looking for someone to grow with our firm.

Responsibilities

• Answering and directing phone calls;
• Filing;
• Scanning incoming and outgoing mail;
• Preparing mail for shipping;
• Scheduling appointments; and
• Being the initial point-of-contact for our clients and potential clients.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent experience;
• 2 years of legal assistant experience;
• Strong organizational and communication skills;
• Experience using Microsoft Office/Google Office suite;
• Must be able to take initiative and be comfortable asking questions when necessary to complete tasks correctly;
• Ability to read, write, and speak Spanish a must;
• Must be punctual, responsible, and reliable; and
• Open to taking on new responsibilities and challenging tasks.

Prior experience working for a law firm or not-for-profit that handles immigration matters is a plus.

Language:

• Bilingual a plus 

***This is not a remote position.***

Ability to commute/relocate:

• New York, NY 10004: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $20.88 - $22.62 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:

All visitors are required to wear a mask and fill out a COVID-19 questionnaire upon entering.

Effective 09/17/2023 NYC passed a Pay Transparency Law which requires NYC based hiring to include a compensation range on each job posting. This compensation range is presented in good faith for candidates that are hired in these roles will be presented a salary within the range stated on the job posting. 

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