Description

Boutique immigration law firm has an immediate opening for a part-time Legal Assistant! This Legal Assistant will support attorneys and paralegals focusing on family-based immigration matters, deportation proceeding support, and asylum cases. The ideal candidate will bring bilingual Spanish skills and a passion for providing exceptional support to legal professionals and clients. This position is 30 hours per week and requires on-site work in San Jose, CA. The ideal candidate will have a background in the legal field but entry level candidates will be considered; must be bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in managing immigration cases, including visa petitions and asylum applications.

• Handle client intake processes and maintain detailed case records using case management software.

• Draft and prepare legal documents with accuracy and attention to detail.

• Coordinate and manage the attorney's calendar, scheduling appointments and meetings.

• Communicate effectively with clients, addressing inquiries and providing updates on case progress.

• Answer inbound calls and route them appropriately to ensure seamless communication.

• Collaborate with paralegals to ensure the timely completion of tasks and case support.

• Maintain a high level of organization and prioritize tasks in a high-volume work environment.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Prior experience in immigration or the legal field is preferred but not required.

• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English is required.

• Familiarity with immigration law, including visa petitions and asylum cases, is a plus.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage a high-volume workload.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Ability to work on-site in San Jose, California.

• Detail-oriented approach and commitment to client confidentiality.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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