Maggio Kattar Nahajzer + Alexander PC · 2 weeks ago
Legal Assistant
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelMaggio Kattar Nahajzer + Alexander PC is a well-respected immigration law firm recognized for its exceptional legal services. They are seeking a Legal Assistant to provide administrative support to attorneys and paralegals in managing high-volume employment-based immigration matters, including case initiation, client communication, and document organization.
AdviceConsultingLegal
Responsibilities
Work with paralegals, attorneys and other team members in the preparation, filing, and monitoring of high-volume employment-based immigration law matters
Provide administrative support to attorneys and paralegals who are working both on-site and working remotely
Initiate cases, coordinate meetings with clients and staff, respond to client inquiries, as appropriate, coordinate billing, scan, print and organize legal documents and compile and mail petitions
Apply problem solving, organization and judgement skills as they perform assigned tasks, learn new skills and progress in their career with the firm
Demonstrate strong analytical skills
Demonstrate excellent listening skills
Demonstrate the ability to learn quickly and apply acquired learning consistently
Take instruction and correction in a professional manner
Demonstrate reliability in their work schedule and work product
Possess outstanding written and verbal communication skills with English-speaking clients including the ability to communicate confidently and professionally with clients that include C-Suite executives and nationally and internationally recognized authorities
Possess empathy and compassion for clients, understanding the demands and pressures of their personal and professional immigration issues
Answer client and staff questions with a firm understanding of the ethical rules for communications from a non-attorney to clients/prospective clients
Be proficient, or possess the ability to easily become proficient, in various technology utilized by the firm from our case management system, to productivity applications such Microsoft Office and ClickUp, demonstrating enthusiasm and initiative to acquire new technological skills quickly
Produce high-quality work product while meeting deadlines
Be a supportive member of our team who contributes to a positive work environment
Communicate effectively and proactively information people need to know to do their jobs so they can produce accurate work and make decisions based on all available facts
Assist with the development of training for staff and clients
Qualification
Required
Demonstrate strong analytical skills
Demonstrate excellent listening skills
Demonstrate the ability to learn quickly and apply acquired learning consistently
Take instruction and correction in a professional manner
Demonstrate reliability in their work schedule and work product
Possess outstanding written and verbal communication skills with English-speaking clients including the ability to communicate confidently and professionally with clients that including C-Suite executives and nationally and internationally recognized authorities
Possess empathy and compassion for clients, understanding the demands and pressures of their personal and professional immigration issues
Answer client and staff questions with a firm understanding of the ethical rules for communications from a non-attorney to clients/prospective clients
Be proficient, or possess the ability to easily become proficient, in various technology utilized by the firm from our case management system, to productivity applications such Microsoft Office and ClickUp, demonstrating enthusiasm and initiative to acquire new technological skills quickly
Produce high-quality work product while meeting deadlines
Be a supportive member of our team who contributes to a positive work environment
Communicate effectively and proactively information people need to know to do their jobs so they can produce accurate work and make decisions based on all available facts
Assist with the development of training for staff and clients
Bachelor's Degree
Physical and mental ability to meet performance expectations within a fast-paced and dynamic environment that requires the ability to work under pressure, while meeting deadlines, producing complete and correct work and maintaining calm and professional communication
Ability to perform tasks that includes include use of close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus
Ability to perform data entry tasks using standard computer equipment
Hearing must be sufficient to communicate with others
Ability to hear and retain pertinent information to relay and follow instructions from MK team members and clients
Ability to hear and respond to requests for information from MK team members and clients
Ability to work in environment with moderate noise level
Ability to speak clearly and loudly enough to be understood
Fine hand and finger movement agility necessary for use on standard computer equipment
Ability to perform repetitive tasks and type on a keyboard for the majority of the normal workday
Ability to sit for the majority of a normal workday
Ability to maneuver between floors of an office building
Ability to reach above shoulder level for filing or gathering of files
Ability to reach, stoop, kneel, or crouch
Preferred
Previous law firm experience
Company
Maggio Kattar Nahajzer + Alexander PC
Maggio Kattar has been recognized as one of the top Immigration Law firms in the U.S. for over 40 years.
Founded in 1981
11-50 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2020 (1)
Funding
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Early StageLeadership Team
Cora D. Tekach
Founder
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