Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: $20-$24/hr DOE
The Buffalo office of Lippes Mathias, LLP is seeking a Legal Assistant to join our team with focus in the Immigration Practice Group. The Immigration Practice Group at Lippes Mathias is a comprehensive and experienced legal team counseling on business and family-based immigration issues. The Practice Group handles nonimmigrant and immigrant visa applications, as well as related processes including labor certification, adjustment of status and consular processing, among others.
The successful candidate will work with attorneys, paralegals, and other legal and administrative staff to service clients.
For the ideal candidate, there is an opportunity for growth and advancement into a paralegal position.
Responsibilities will include:
- Prepare memoranda to open new matters
- Input client information into immigration case management system
- Draft engagement letters and invoices
- Draft forms utilizing immigration software for petitions/applications to be filed with U.S. govt. agencies
- Assemble, finalize, and file petitions/applications to be filed with U.S. govt. agencies
- Retrieve and update non-immigrant and immigrant visa applications online
- Maintain correspondence with clients, including updating them on filings, case status, appointments
- Create, organize, and maintain electronic and physical files, including within document management system
- Assist with calendaring critical dates in immigration case management system and tracking status expirations and renewals
- Provide general administrative and clerical support
- Administrative tasks for the firm
- Perform general office duties as required
Our ideal Legal Assistant will have:
- 1-2 yearsof experience as a Legal Assistant or Administrative Assistant (Law firm experience preferred)
- Typing speed of6090 WPMwith high accuracy
- Strong proofreading and document editing skills
- High Proficiency inMicrosoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe PDF
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines independently
- Positive, team-oriented attitude with a proactive mindset
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Associate degree required
- Bachelor's degree in Business or English preferred
Salary range depending on experience: $20-$24/hr
The pay range provided in this listing is a good faith estimate for this position based on the location that we are hiring for. Criteria included but not limited to, skill level, education, and experience, will determine where a candidate falls within the range.
Founded in 1965 in Buffalo, New York, Lippes Mathias is a full-service law firm with 17 offices and nearly 220 attorneys. We grow and thrive every day by way of our unique culture, which puts a premium on collegiality, collaboration, and support for our employees at every turn. Youll quickly notice that we approach law differently at Lippes Mathiaswe think ahead and around corners for our myriad regional, national, and international clients in a range of different industries. Rather than providing endless options and choices, we serve as business partners to our clients, delivering them the answers to their legal questions that advance their business outcomes.
To learn more about Lippes Mathias, visit our recruiting website:https://www.lippescareers.com/
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time employee you are eligible for the following benefits:
- Highmark BCBS PPO/POS plans > 4 medical plan options including 2 HDHP/HSA qualified plans
- Dental plan (including orthodontic coverage)
- Vision plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Paid time off (PTO) inclusive of vacation, sick and personal leave
- 401(k) with guaranteed safe harbor contribution plus profit sharing
- Term Life and AD&D
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Additional Voluntary benefits: Specified Disease, Hospital and Accident plans
- Employee Assistance Program including mental health support
- Legal work discount program