Legal Assistant, Immigration & Employment Law in Detroit
Overview
Own the legal assistant support for employment labor and immigration groups in a leading Detroit law office. You will manage calendars, draft and proofread documents, and assist with USCIS filings and case tracking. This role supports attorneys and paralegals in a fast paced team environment. You will contribute to client service and information governance practices while expanding your immigration and employment law exposure.
What You'll Do10
- 1Build and edit legal documents, correspondence, and memoranda to firm standards
- 2Manage attorney calendars, meetings, CLEs, time entries, reimbursements, mail, and client contacts
- 3E-file documents in state and federal courts and assist with billing as needed
- 4Create, organize, and retire client files in accordance with firm policies
- 5Review emails and file attorney correspondence to appropriate client files
- 6Assist with immigration petitions and applications, gathering required documentation from clients
- 7Communicate with clients on case status and respond to USCIS inquiries
- 8Process USCIS and Department of State correspondence and aid with responses to requests for evidence
- 9Track immigration matters, deadlines, and expirations to ensure timely follow up
- 10Coordinate translation and credential evaluation services and obtain vendor quotes as needed
Requirements10
- 13+ years of legal assistant or related experience preferred
- 2Experience supporting attorneys in employment/labor, litigation, immigration, or other legal practice areas preferred
- 3Familiarity with immigration petitions, applications, USCIS correspondence, and case tracking a plus
- 4Strong command of English grammar, spelling, and proofreading
- 5Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook, and Excel
- 6Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- 7Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
- 8Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment
- 9Professional client service oriented approach
- 10Willingness to learn new technology, software, and processes
Salary Insight
$65 - $85k per year
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