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Wright, Constable & Skeen, LLP

Wright, Constable &amp; Skeen, L.L.P. is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant/Litigation Secretary to support attorneys in our Commercial Litigation practice group. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to anticipate the needs of a busy legal team. This role involves managing daily administrative operations, preparing and filing legal documents, coordinating schedules, and ensuring deadlines are met.Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage daily correspondence, including answering and directing phone calls, responding to emails, communicating with opposing counsel and courts, and maintaining attorney calendars.</li><li>Track and monitor deadlines; provide timely reminders to attorneys regarding upcoming filings, hearings, and commitments.</li><li>Maintain electronic and paper client files, discovery files, and administrative records in accordance with firm policies.</li><li>Prepare, revise, proofread, and format litigation documents including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits, discovery responses, briefs, and correspondence.</li><li>Assist with electronic filing in state and federal courts and coordinate service of pleadings and other documents.</li><li>Schedule and coordinate meetings, depositions, court appearances, and travel arrangements; interface with outside vendors, clerks, and service providers.</li><li>Enter attorney time and collaborate with assigned timekeepers and billing personnel on monthly billing, draft invoices, and client submissions.</li><li>Conduct limited legal research with attorney oversight.</li><li>Assist with document management and e-discovery, including organization of databases and production sets.</li><li>Support client intake and engagement, including preparation of engagement letters, conflict checks, and waiver forms.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>2&ndash;3+ years of litigation experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary in a law firm environment.</li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and comfort with database-driven software; experience with legal practice management, docketing programs, and state/federal e-filing systems.</li><li>Strong understanding of legal terminology, litigation procedures, and court rules.</li><li>Experience with billing processes and time entry.</li><li>Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, meet tight deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and written/verbal communication skills.</li><li>Professionalism, discretion, and a commitment to responsive client service.</li></ul>Compensation and Benefits:<ul><li>Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, range from $55,000 &ndash; $65,000</li><li>Comprehensive health benefits.</li><li>401(k) with safe harbor and profit-sharing contributions by employer, regardless of employee contribution.</li><li>Paid Time Off</li><li>Short-term/Long-term disability</li></ul>*Wright, Constable &amp; Skeen, L.L.P. is an equal opportunity employer. Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Disability insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Health savings account</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid sick time</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Professional development assistance</li><li>Profit sharing</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Litigation Secretary

Wright, Constable &amp; Skeen, L.L.P., is seeking a full-time Business Immigration Paralegal to work in our Bethesda, Maryland office. The ideal candidate will have 3&ndash;5 years of experience handling a variety of business-immigration matters, including EB-1A, NIW, E-2, O-1, H-1B, PERM, and other NIV case types, with some experience in family-based and asylum matters.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Preparing, drafting, and filing business-immigration petitions, including EB-1A, NIW, O-1, E-2, H-1B, and PERM.</li><li>Assisting with family-based and asylum cases as needed.</li><li>Managing case timelines, tracking deadlines, and ensuring timely filings with USCIS and the Department of Labor.</li><li>Communicating professionally with clients, beneficiaries, and internal teams regarding case strategy, document requirements, and case status.</li><li>Preparing client questionnaires, checklists, cover letters, and supporting documentation.</li><li>Maintaining organized and up-to-date case files in electronic case-management systems.</li><li>Conducting background research and compiling evidence for extraordinary-ability and national-interest petitions.</li><li>Supporting attorneys with additional tasks as needed within the immigration practice group.</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>3-5 years of paralegal experience focused on business immigration in a law-firm environment (experience with EB-1A, NIW, E-2, O-1, H-1B, PERM strongly preferred).</li><li>Some experience with family-based immigration and/or asylum work is a plus.</li><li>Strong competence with immigration filings (USCIS, DOL, consular, etc.), and case-tracking software.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills; professional client interaction experience.</li><li>Highly organized, detail-oriented, able to manage multiple matters simultaneously under deadline.</li><li>Ability to work proactively and independently within a team environment.</li><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree preferred.</li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office, PDF editing, e-filings; familiarity with INS-Zoom is a plus.</li></ul>Compensation and Benefits:<ul><li>Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, range from $60,000 &ndash; $75,000 (depending on the candidate&rsquo;s level of experience)</li><li>Comprehensive health benefits.</li><li>401(k) with safe harbor and profit-sharing contributions by employer, regardless of employee contribution.</li><li>Paid Time Off</li><li>Short-term/Long-term disability</li></ul>*Wright, Constable &amp; Skeen, L.L.P. is an equal opportunity employer.Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Disability insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Health savings account</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid sick time</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Professional development assistance</li><li>Profit sharing</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Business Immigration Paralegal

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Business Immigration Paralegal