What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant/Case Manager position at Zimmer Law Group?
Zimmer Law Group, an immigration law firm located in St. Paul, Minnesota, seeks a full-time, Spanish speaking Case Manager to handle a wide variety of immigration cases. The Case Manager assists the attorney in a variety of ways and has extensive contact with clients. Their work product will be developed through data entry, client interviewing, and writing. Qualified candidates must be able to manage many cases of different types with professionalism, compassion, and organization.
Requirements:
Oral and written fluency in Spanish
At least one year of experience handling family-based and removal defense cases
Strong writing and critical thinking skills
Attention to detail
Ability to manage high volume workload with minimal guidance once fully trained
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree
Willingness to take initiative in volunteering for marketing events alongside an attorney
Responsibilities:
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients
Prepare filings for various immigration authorities including the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the Asylum Office, and the Executive Office for Immigration Review (Immigration Court)
Interview clients and draft affidavits on their behalf
Track development of cases in an electronic case management system
Draft client correspondence in both Spanish and English
File case documents and maintain organized physical files
Maintain attorney calendars with hearing and interview information
Make efforts to collect on clients with delinquent accounts
Pay Rate:
Range: $21.63-$26.44 per hour (approximately $45,000-$55,000 per year) dependent on qualifications. Will be provided with training on different areas of the law and case management.
Work Remotely
- No
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.63 - $26.44 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,000 - $55,000