What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Maggio Kattar Nahajzer + Alexander PC?
The Legal Assistant is responsible for working with paralegals, attorneys and other team members in the preparation, filing, and monitoring of high-volume employment-based immigration law matters. Legal assistants are relied upon to provide administrative support to attorneys and paralegals who are working both on-site and working remotely. Under the direct supervision of attorneys and paralegals, the legal assistant initiates cases, coordinates meetings with clients and staff, responds to client inquiries, as appropriate, coordinates billing, scans, prints and organizes legal documents and complies and mails petitions.
This position requires 100% in-office work.
The legal assistant is expected to apply problem solving, organization and judgement skills as they perform assigned tasks, learn new skills and progress in their career with the firm.
This is an excellent opportunity for a a driven individual who is an excellent writer, has excellent organizational skills and is willing to put in the effort to learn and grow.
Qualified candidates will :
- Demonstrate strong analytical skills.
- Demonstrate excellent listening skills.
- Demonstrate the ability to learn quickly and apply acquired learning consistently.
- Take instruction and correction in a professional manner.
- Demonstrate reliability in their work schedule and work product.
- Possess outstanding written and verbal communication skills with English-speaking clients including the ability to communicate confidently and professionally with clients that including C-Suite executives and nationally and internationally recognized authorities.
- Possess empathy and compassion for clients, understanding the demands and pressures of their personal and professional immigration issues.
- Answer client and staff questions with a firm understanding of the ethical rules for communications from a non-attorney to clients / prospective clients.
- Be proficient, or possess the ability to easily become proficient, in various technology utilized by the firm from our case management system, to productivity applications such Microsoft Office and ClickUp, demonstrating enthusiasm and initiative to acquire new technological skills quickly.
- Produce high-quality work product while meeting deadlines.
- Be a supportive member of our team who contributes to a positive work environment.
- Communicate effectively and proactively information people need to know to do their jobs so they can produce accurate work and make decisions based on all available facts.
- Assist with the development of training for staff and clients.
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About us
Maggio Kattar has been recognized as one of the top Immigration Law firms in the U.S. for over 40 years. We are proud of our long-standing reputation for the exceptional legal acumen of our attorneys and professionals, our “white glove” service, and our creative solutions. We have held this reputation over the decades because we listen to our clients, anticipate their future needs, and evolve, as a firm, to meet those needs. We partner with our clients who range from individuals, emerging start-ups and non-profits to large, multinational employers, delivering comprehensive advice and fresh ideas to support our clients’ objectives. Maggio Kattar delivers immigration legal solutions from a senior staff comprised of some of the most knowledgeable and prominent professionals in immigration law, including non-attorneys with vast experience and their own reputations. Headquartered in Washington DC, with additional offices in California, Ohio, and Texas, we have the talent, the capacity, and the technology to bring innovative solutions to even the most complex immigration challenges.