Immigration Legal Assistant

The Hemans Law Group is in need of a reliable, organized Legal Assistant to assist in the day-to-day administrative aspects of running the firm at their Fort Lauderdale location. The successful applicant must have a positive attitude, time management skills, and excellent communication skills with both clients and staff. The ideal candidate enjoys working in the legal industry and establishing and maintaining their own organizational systems.

Responsibilities:

• Answer and direct calls as required
• Maintain filing and storage systems in the office
• USCIS and Immigration Court Filing organization and preparation
• Greet and assist clients and respond to questions and requests for information
• Retrieve documents and files when requested, generate memos, emails, and correspondences when appropriate
• Monitoring outgoing and incoming mail
• Assisting paralegals with evidence collection and review
• Mail Runs

Qualifications:

• 1+ years experience in an administrative capacity preferred but willing to train
• Proficiency in MS Office and Gmail with a good understanding of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to analyze and revise operating practices to improve efficiency
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail with superior organization skills and dedication to completing projects in a timely manner
• Must have a valid driver's license and a reliable means of transportation to assist with mail
• Pleasant, friendly disposition
• Local candidates only

Job Types: Full-time

• Pay: $14.00 - $18.00 per hour (based on experience)
• Benefits: Paid parking and access to gym
• Schedule: 8 hour shift
• Education: High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 years (Required)
• Personal Injury or Immigration Experience a plus

Language:

• English (Required)
• Spanish (Plus)
• Creole (Plus)

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Wellness program

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Administrative: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 (Required)

Work Location: In person