Paralegal/Legal Assistant

A position at Patrick Long Law gives you the opportunity to work with a smart, motivated lawyer. Our multiple practice areas mean you will work in an exciting, ever-changing and challenging environment with people who are passionate about the clients and meeting their needs.

Responsibilities:

· Perform intake of cases, troubleshooting and establishing case strategy.

· Analyze case documents and prepare applications (i.e. immigration applications for filing with the appropriate government agency.)

· Completing research and drafting petitions, and memos.

· Communicate regularly with clients regarding procedural and case processing issues, assisting with the review of cases.

· Review and approve client billing under supervision of supervising attorney.

· Monitor workload and production.

· Oversee status of cases through utilization of case management and billing systems. Run reports as needed.

· Work closely in team environment and provide updates while building knowledge of Firm and client processes.

· Identify ways to improve team productivity and office-wide projects

Requirements:

The candidate must:

• Have attention to detail

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks

• Handle confidential information and sensitive material

• Work well under pressure

• Ability to work independently and take initiative

• Familiar with word processor (Microsoft Office Word, Excel)

• Previous experience as a Paralegal and/immigration experience Preferred – willing to train the right candidate

Preferred education:

· Certification from an accredited paralegal education program, or

· Successful completion of at least one year at an accredited law school

Application process

Please submit your resume, a writing sample, and three (3) references as part of your initial application.

*Successful candidate will be required to complete a small project as part of the application process.