Corporate Immigration Legal Assistant- Southfield, Michigan office

LHH is recruiting a corporate immigration legal assistant for the Southfield Michigan office of a regional law firm. Responsibilities Provides skilled, proactive support to assigned employment and labor relations and litigation attorneys, and others, on occasion. Prepares and reviews documents, letters and memoranda according to Firm standards using word processing and document management systems and software. Accurately proofreads and edits documents. Independently performs administrative duties such as managing and maintaining attorney schedules and calendars; proofing, editing and releasing attorney time entries; registering, calendaring and reporting CLEs; assisting with management of client contacts, emails, and print documents; processing mail; requesting and following up on reimbursements and other related tasks. E-files in state and federal courts. Supports the billing process as requested. Creates, maintains, and retires files in accordance with Taft???s Information Governance Policy. Reviews attorney emails and saves to correct client file as requested. Exhibits outstanding client service orientation in greeting guests, scheduling meetings, and contacting, supporting and interacting with clients. Displays strong attention to detail. Responds to requests with a sense of urgency and effectively prioritizes work. Demonstrates flexibility and ability to manage multiple priorities. Maintains confidentiality of matters and information. Clearly communicates in a concise, professional manner. Provides confidential administrative support to attorneys and paralegals in the Immigration Practice Group including but not limited to composing or preparing documents and in/out correspondence. Assists attorneys and paralegals with immigration petitions and applications for filing. Works with clients to gather documents and information necessary for applications. Responds to inquiries from clients regarding case status and submits inquiries on case status to USCIS. Processes correspondence from USCIS, DOS, and DOS including notifying clients, assisting clients to prepare responses to notices or evidence requests as appropriate, and following up with relevant parties Performs case management of immigration matters including tracking of expirations. Conducts factual legal research and analysis relevant to the Immigration Practice using all available resources, including print and electronic sources. At the direction of the assigning attorney, corresponds with government agencies, vendors, and clients. Arranges for procurement of outside services (e.g., translation and evaluation services), and works with vendors to provide quotes to supervising attorney. Qualifications 3+ years related experience strongly preferred Proficient command of the English language and standard grammar rules Strong working knowledge of and experience in using Microsoft Office programs; desire to maintain and upgrade excellent technical skills and to learn new software Pay Details: $60,000.00 to $80,000.00 per year Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Massachusetts Candidates Only It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.