Legal Assistant
West Los Angeles based immigration law firm has an opening for a full-time Legal Assistant with superior analytical skills and a desire to see the results of his/her work as a factor in helping individuals and families achieve their dreams. This position requires candidates to perform a wide range of duties, including assisting in the preparation of cases for filing; writing briefs, motions, and support letters; working directly with clients; and performing various administrative duties. The day-to-day of a legal assistant at our firm offers variety in terms of cases and activities, but requires candidates with strong organizational skills and precision oriented detail management (with emphasis on precision oriented deadline management). Great working environment with staff who have a good sense of humor and enjoy working together.
Qualified applicants should have a Bachelor’s Degree, excellent writing skills, and prior work experience with a track record of reliability. A writing test will be given to prospective hires. Prior experience in immigration law or a professional services office is preferred, but not required. We are looking for a candidate who can begin immediately. However, start date can be flexible and we are willing to work with the right candidate on the start date. Foreign language fluency a plus, but not required. This is an entry-level position.
The Legal Assistant/ Paralegal role offers an exciting opportunity for growth, with the potential to advance into a managerial position based on performance and demonstrated leadership skills.
The ad will remain posted until the position is filled.
Location:
West Los Angeles, California; 90025
Position Type:
Legal Assistant
Full-Time (Entry-Level), on-site
Monday – Friday, 9am - 6 pm
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Strong reading comprehension and writing skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Superior organizational skills and the ability to multitask
- Attention to detail
- Research skills
- Proficiency in Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Efficient and able to work in a fast-paced environment
Salary offer determined by education, immigration/legal experience, related skills and interview. We offer a competitive employee benefits package which includes health, dental, vision insurance and 401(k) plan.
Qualified applicants should submit a resume with a cover letter, and a writing sample with their application to recruit@nskumarlaw.com. Applications submitted without the requested documents will not be considered.
No phone calls, please.
Additional:
Our corporation is an Equal Employment Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any regard by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other protected status.