Immigration Paralegal Assistant

Job Description General purpose: Under supervision, assist paralegals, lawyers, and clients with a variety of entry-level paralegal duties. Maintain positive contact with clients and observe confidentiality. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Assist with filings with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), and U.S. Department of State (DOS). Assemble complex immigration petitions and ready them for submission (will require learning many varieties of petitions). Assemble Public Access Files. Conduct factual research and analysis. Create and maintain up-to-date electronic and hard copy records. Prepare initial draft correspondence to clients and agencies. Prepare letters transmitting USCIS and DOL notices. Take ownership of USCIS and DOL notices, and track and log case information into the appropriate docket, WIP log, and/or case management software. Update and distribute notices to the team. Run reports using case management software for team tracking case expiration deadlines, need for extensions, and/or other filings. Maintain positive contact with attorneys and paralegals and observe confidentiality of client matters. Provide excellent client service. Perform other duties as assigned. Be present at work during regularly scheduled working hours and as needed in the position, consistent with the firm’s attendance expectations. SPECIFIC SKILLS REQUIRED Attention to detail a must. Ability to establish effective working relationships with firm lawyers and staff, client personnel, and other professionals. Ability to handle multiple assignments, work well under pressure, and have flexibility to assist team in meeting client demands on accelerated schedules. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Requires a high school diploma and a minimum of one year of related experience as a paralegal assistant or in a legal administrative support role in a relevant field. Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred. Paralegal Certificate a plus. Familiarity with commonly used programs such as Outlook, Excel, and OneNote a plus. COMPENSATION Washington State compensation range: $50,850.00 to $72,370.00 annually. BENEFITS Annual discretionary bonus 401(k) plan Medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off plan starting at 20 days annually Personal medical and parental leave Up to 10 paid holidays Family care benefits Tuition reimbursement Paid sabbaticals EEO STATEMENT Perkins Coie is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities and termination. #J-18808-Ljbffr