Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Responsible for handling day to day relationships with clients and helping attorneys execute their legal strategy, the legal assistant / paralegal is a key member working under direct supervision form our attorneys. Specifically, they assist with:

• General case management
• Organizing and maintaining case documents and files for easy retrieval
• Monitoring important case developments and dates (deadlines)
• Preparing immigration forms and supporting documentation
• Preparing client, government agency, insurance, and court correspondence
• Recording all case documents, emails, phone calls, events, etc. in MyCase (our practice management system)
• Maintaining clients informed on the status of their case and assisting in management of client expectations
• Following case processes and standard operating procedures
• Answering calls and scheduling potential new clients
• Keep track of time worked on case and administrative activities in time sheet

Skills Required

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Spanish and English
• Pays attention to detail without compromising efficiency
• Good research, organization, and problem solving skills
• Great interpersonal and client relations skills. (Enjoys helping people in difficult circumstances).
• Ability to prioritize and organize tasks 
• Ability to multitask and work in a busy office environment
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Internet applications
• Knowledge of other legal software a plus
• Paralegal experience preferred
• Some experience with immigration law preferred

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Retirement Plan with matching contributions
• AD&D insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

FitzGerlad Law Company is a boutique Boston law firm with a team of experienced multilingual attorneys and legal professionals offering innovative and personalized legal solutions for Immigration, Criminal and Personal Injury matters in Boston, MA. We listen to our client’s needs & work close with them to create a successful strategy to accomplish their goals & resolve their legal problems. With extensive litigation experience in Immigration, Civil and Criminal courts, we are ready to help you no matter how complicated our client’s case is. We are transparent and responsive, always placing our client’s interest first, with a successful track record, as reflected in the results we have achieved and our client reviews. We We provide a collaborative and friendly work environment, where our employees thrive, enjoy working together and making a difference in people's lives.

Company Description

FitzGerlad Law Company is a boutique Boston law firm with a team of experienced multilingual attorneys and legal professionals offering innovative and personalized legal solutions for Immigration, Criminal and Personal Injury matters in Boston, MA. We listen to our client’s needs & work close with them to create a successful strategy to accomplish their goals & resolve their legal problems. With extensive litigation experience in Immigration, Civil and Criminal courts, we are ready to help you no matter how complicated our client’s case is. We are transparent and responsive, always placing our client’s interest first, with a successful track record, as reflected in the results we have achieved and our client reviews. We We provide a collaborative and friendly work environment, where our employees thrive, enjoy working together and making a difference in people's lives.

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