https://careers.aila.org Latest AILA Career Center Jobs Fri, 28 May 2021 04:55:08 Z https://careers.aila.org/jobs/rss/14823863/legal-assistant https://careers.aila.org/jobs/rss/14823863/legal-assistant Cooper City, Florida, Bussey Consulting Group has been engaged for a search for a Legal Assistant for a Cooper City, FL based immigration law firm. You will be supporting our practice by managing inbound and out calls, scheduling consultation appointments, preparing documents like immigration forms and legal correspondence, as well as, organizing and maintaining files and attorneys’ calendars. You will also be asked to file pleadings with court clerks and help prepare for trials by organizing exhibits and assisting with other tasks as required. To be successful in this role, you will need to be proficient with Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel and Immigration software such as Immigration Pro. You will also need to be able to multi-task effectively and essentially thrive in a high paced, team-oriented environment.  Legal Assistant Responsibilities:  Answer Inbound calls and make outbound calls Schedule and calendar appointments Create files for consultations and onboarding of new clients. Prepare Retainer Agreements, Invoices and acceptance of payments Organize and maintain documents in a paper and electronic filing system Prepare immigration forms (date entry) Order immigration records as specified by attorney Calling and emailing clients to obtain pertinent information/documents to complete submissions Calling and emailing clients to provide status updates Assist with preparing USCIS submissions by organizing exhibits and assisting with other tasks, as needed    Legal Assistant Requirements Proficient with immigration software, Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel. Strong oral and written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills. Must be able to effectively multi-task, manage time sensitive documents and have exceptional  organizational skills in a fast-paced environment. Must be able to function effectively and independently in a fast-paced, team oriented  environment. Office administration experience is a plus.  Mon, 17 May 2021 10:05:29 -0400 https://careers.aila.org/jobs/rss/14704755/paralegal-legal-secretary https://careers.aila.org/jobs/rss/14704755/paralegal-legal-secretary Naples, Florida, The Law Office of Samuel D. Blanco, P.A. is seeking a paralegal/legal secretary to work with waiver, consular processing and removal cases. The applicant must be fully bi-lingual (Spanish and English) and possess excellent organizational, writing and communication skills. Attention to detail is critical. A working knowledge of and experience with hardship waivers and removal proceedings is required. National Visa Center processing can be learned on the job. This is a full-time, permanent position, but flexible hours are also available. Compensation is commensurate with experience but can be negotiated, including on a per-case basis. We are open to assisting with moving expenses if you are relocating to this area. Email your resume and a separate cover letter to samueldb23@hotmail.com. Wed, 21 Apr 2021 17:54:54 -0400 https://careers.aila.org/jobs/rss/14775980/commercial-litigation-paralegal https://careers.aila.org/jobs/rss/14775980/commercial-litigation-paralegal Destin, Florida, Clark Partington is seeking a Commercial Litigation Paralegal for our Destin, Florida office. In addition to a beautiful workplace in Destin Commons, Clark Partington offers the following: Competitive Wage Health/Dental/Vision LTD/Life Paid Time Off Paid Holidays LTD/Life 401k Profit Sharing Plan   The successful candidate will be an integral part of our Commercial Litigation team, performing the following tasks: Maintain and manage multiple files for several attorneys Assist attorneys with drafting, reviewing and finalizing correspondence, pleadings, motions, and discovery Prepare and coordinate witness and subpoenas for witness appearance and documents Proficiency with electronic filing through Florida State Courts E-Filing Portal and Federal Court CM/ECF Determine and manage court deadlines electronically and on paper calendar Perform legal research Manage document production We are searching for a Paralegal possessing most or all of the following qualities: Significant experience and knowledge of Florida state and federal civil court systems, legal concepts and legal documents Proficiency with electronic filing through Florida State Courts E-Filing Portal Federal Court CM/ECF Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat Professional (PDF) and Internet Based public records searches Able to learn and utilize new technology Experience with electronic discovery and capable of learning new technology to work with same Proficiency with editing documents for spelling, grammar and punctuation Capable in varying personal writing style to be consistent with multiple attorneys Proficiency in organizing litigation matters Able to learn and utilize new technology   Anticipates work needs and understands prioritizing depending on case needs and through maintaining communication with team; versatility, able to keep files moving forward by collaborating with other staff and attorneys; adapt to changing legal markets through strong collaborative efforts Competent in completing assignments under circumstances involving deadlines and attendant pressures Requirements: Minimum Associates Degree or equivalent certification or coursework in Paralegal Studies or Legal Studies Three to five years of civil litigation paralegal work experience in a law firm environment; commercial or business litigation experience is favored The successful candidate must pass pre-employment drug and background checks      Clark Partington provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.   This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation. 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