Legal Assistant

Legal AssistantHarter Secrest & Emery LLP is seeking a Legal Assistant to join the Immigration practice group in its Rochester Office. This position will be part of a dynamic team that provides support to attorneys and paralegals in the Immigration group.Job Responsibilities:Assembles documents, prepares correspondence and organizes supplemental materials for attorney review; enters data into immigration forms/applications as directed; uses specialized software (LawLogix)Interfaces with clients through various forms of communication; responds to client inquiries when appropriatePerforms general administrative tasks including opening new client matters, processing incoming department mail, running client case reports using the immigration case management system as needed, and significant calendar managementMaintains practice group docket; tracks filing requirementsExperience and Education Requirements:Two years of legal assistant experience preferred; Associate degree (Administrative Studies, Business or related field) is desirableAbility to work effectively with a variety of clients and staff; proven ability to provide exceptional client serviceStrong organizational skills, ability to respond to multiple priorities and take initiative to meet varying deadlinesKnowledge of Immigration practice area including procedures, forms, and terminology a plusAbility to proofread and check typed material for grammatical, typographical, spelling, word usage and format errorsGood writing skills, including proper spelling and correct grammar, accuracy and attention to detailStrong administrative skills are essential, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and PDFRecruiting Information:FLSA Classification: Non-ExemptCompetitive salary dependent on education and relevance of prior work experienceSalary Range: $25 – $30 per hourHours per week: 37.5Preferred schedule is 9:00 - 5:30 p.m. with a 1-hour unpaid lunchExcellent benefit package including:Health insurance with generous employer contribution401(k) matching and profit sharing contribution upon completion of eligibility requirementsPaid Time Off (vacation and paid sick leave)Dental and vision insuranceHSA and FSAFree access to onsite fitness facilityThis description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for performance in this position. It is not to be interpreted as an exhaustive description of essential functions, responsibilities, and requirements.Apply on-line at (select “Careers”). EOEHARTER SECREST & EMERY LLP IS COMMITTED TO THE POLICY OF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY. THIS POLICY EXPRESSLY PROHIBITS DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, CREED, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, MARITAL STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, DISABILITY, GENETIC PREDISPOSITION OR CARRIER STATUS, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIM STATUS, VETERAN STATUS OR STATUS AS A MEMBER OF ANY OTHER PROTECTED GROUP OR ACTIVITY.