Legal Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

Konare Law Immigration Legal Assistant

Konare Law is seeking a motivated Legal Assistantto support our attorneys and paralegals by keeping cases organized, managing deadlines, preparing case materials, and communicating with clients. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, reliable, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Prior legal or office experience is required, and immigration experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain immigration case files, calendars, and litigation deadlines.
• Communicate with clients and keep them updated on immigration case progress and removal defense proceedings.
• Assist with immigration case preparation, litigation support, and trial materials.
• Provide administrative support to attorneys and paralegals working on immigration and removal defense cases.
• Process incoming immigration filings, court documents, and agency correspondence and manage records.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure accurate, efficient workflows in a legal and immigration litigation setting.
  

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Active listening.
• Critical thinking.
• Complex problem solving.

Qualifications

• Candidate should be motivated self-starters who are able to work independently and communicate effectively with clients and the legal team.
• Candidate must have a proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced legal or immigration litigation environment.
• Candidate should possess a demonstrated history of excellence in their career, as well as a passion for serving clients, particularly immigrant communities.
• Candidate must have excellent customer service skills.
• Candidate should have the willingness to cross-train for other job functions within the immigration legal practice.
  

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree with one-year minimum experience in the legal field or associate degree with two years minimum experience in the legal field or HS Diploma with three years minimum experience in the legal field.
• Immigration law experience (Preferred)
• One-year minimum experience in an office environment
  

Working for Konare Law:

Join Our Vision, Experience the Benefits

Health & Wellness

• Health Insurance: Weve got you covered! 90% of your premium is on us.
• Vision & Dental: Your sight and smile matter. Enjoy 100% paid coverage.
• Disability Coverage: Both short-term and long-term disability insurance are fully covered.

Financial Security & Growth

• 401K Benefits: Thinking of the future? We match dollar for dollar up to 3%.

Nourish & Celebrate

• Friday Lunches: End your week right! Lunch is on us every Friday.
• Festive Holidays: At least 10 holiday days to rest and celebrate.
• Fun Activities: Bond and enjoy with your colleagues throughout the year.

Legal Resources & Training

• Comprehensive Libraries & Subscriptions: LexisNexis, AILA Library, Practice Law Institute (PLI), Law360, Best Practice, Master Series, PLI Wednesday, & Master Class
• Exceptional In-House Training: Our training for Legal Assistants stands unmatched. We ensure youre always ahead in immigration law and litigation support.

Work Location: In person

Additional Information:
Konare Law participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.