Open Position: Legal Assistant

Position: Legal Assistant

Status: Full-time

Salary: Based on skills and qualifications

Benefits:  Medical insurance, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement plan with firm’s matching contribution program, and paid time off

Job Description: Assist firm attorneys with various types of immigration cases with a focus on employment-based work visa petition/applications. Duties include petition/application material and information gathering, data entry using the firm’s online case management software/tools, interacting with clients for the case information gathering and case status updates, and assist attorneys drafting the relevant application/petition materials.

Job requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills in both English and Mandarin Chinese
  • Client service-oriented mindset
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • Strong time management and organization skills
  • Attention to details
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and comfortable utilizing online software and programs
  • Ability and willingness to handle multiple cases and work overtime (with compensation) during busy season and on an as needed basis
  • 1-3 years of business immigration experience desirable

To apply:

Send resume (with 2 references or 2 recommendation letters if available) with cover letter to info@zylawyers.com