Corporate Immigration Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant – Employment & Labor Relations and Immigration LHH is looking for a Legal Assistant to support the Employment & Labor Relations and Immigration Groups in a leading law firm’s Detroit (Southfield) office. We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Legal Assistant with 3+ years of legal support experience who can provide proactive, high-level administrative and case support in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Provide skilled, proactive support to attorneys and paralegals within the Employment & Labor Relations and Immigration practices. Prepare, format, proofread, and edit legal documents, correspondence, memoranda, and other materials in accordance with firm standards. Manage attorney calendars, schedules, meetings, CLEs, time entries, reimbursements, mail, client contacts, and other administrative responsibilities. E-file documents in state and federal courts and assist with the billing process as needed. Create, maintain, organize, and retire files in accordance with firm information governance policies. Review and save attorney emails to appropriate client files as requested. Provide exceptional client service when interacting with clients, attorneys, vendors, and guests. Assist with immigration petitions and applications, including gathering required documentation and information from clients. Communicate with clients regarding case status and assist with inquiries to USCIS and other government agencies. Process correspondence from USCIS and the Department of State, including assisting clients with responses to notices and requests for evidence. Track immigration matters, deadlines, and expiration dates to ensure timely follow-up. Conduct factual and legal research using electronic and print resources. Correspond with government agencies, vendors, and clients at the direction of attorneys. Coordinate outside services such as translation and credential evaluation services and obtain vendor quotes as needed. Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive client and firm information. Effectively prioritize multiple assignments and respond to requests with a strong sense of urgency. Qualifications 3+ years of legal assistant or related legal support experience strongly preferred. Experience supporting attorneys in employment/labor, litigation, immigration, or another legal practice area preferred. Familiarity with immigration petitions, applications, USCIS correspondence, and case tracking is a plus. Strong command of the English language, grammar, spelling, and proofreading. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and related applications. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Professional, client-service-oriented approach. Ability and willingness to learn new technology, software, and processes. Salary: $65,000 - $85,000 Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled 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 Pay Details: $65,000.00 to $85,000.00 per year Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled 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.