Job Description

EXPERIENCED LEGAL ASSISTANT

WR Immigration is a global immigration firm known worldwide for its innovation, technology, high touch legal services, and flawless execution. With seven offices in three time zones, the firm provides corporate global visa services in over 100 countries. WR is one of the fastest growing immigration service providers worldwide with over 40 attorneys and 150 immigration professionals working out of offices in Boston, Los Angeles, New York, Oakland, San Francisco, Santa Monica, and Shanghai.

Legal Assistants report to the Case Manager on their team and work alongside other members of the legal team to complete advanced case work for a variety of non-immigrant and immigrant visa applications. These team members play a critical role in providing legal services for the firm’s clients by producing the forms and other documents needed to accurately complete cases for a high volume of individuals and companies.

Legal Assistant Responsibilities:

• Perform case work with limited attorney supervision
• Draft and organize forms and documents as directed by the Case Manager
• Help to draft and send communication to clients regarding visa instructions, approval notices, and welcome packages, alongside more senior team members
• Assist legal and administrative teams in requesting and organizing documents for new processes
• Process and organize government correspondence, including receipt notices, approval notices, and requests for evidence
• Enter data accurately and consistently into internal data management platforms
• Work on other projects as directed by the Case Manager or attorney

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree with strong academic record
• 1-2 years of experience in business immigration law preferred but not required
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Effective and professional interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with office software including Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively

Interested applicants should send cover letter, resume, and a writing sample via e-mail to jobs@wolfsdorf.com. Please include “Experienced Legal Assistant applicant for New York” in the subject line of your email.

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