Kain Immigration LLC, a small immigration law firm in downtown Boston, seeks a full-time legal assistant to handle administrative duties. The ideal candidate must be organized, able to multi-task and handle deadlines, comfortable working with immigrants from all backgrounds, and comfortable using modern technology. Fluency in English and Spanish is required. Interested applicants should e-mail Jeannie Kain (jeannie@kainimmigration.com) with a resume and a cover letter that explains your interest in the job and how you qualify for it. Please also include references. We will only consider job applications emailed to this address.
Responsibilities include:
- Administrative tasks such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, sorting and scanning mail, creating/maintaining client files, photocopying, printing, scanning, and database input/maintenance;
- Managing office calendar, monitoring and meeting deadlines, maintaining and monitoring status list of open matters;
- Filling out immigration forms using forms software, drafting cover letters, organizing documents for application submissions and exhibits for court filings.
- Direct communication with clients (in-person, phone, Zoom, and email);
- Language interpretation for clients at office appointments;
- Assisting attorneys with other tasks related to case preparation and filing;
- Preparing and updating process checklists and questionnaires.
Skills required/preferred:
- Fluency in English and Spanish required;
- College degree preferred but not required;
- Experience in immigration law preferred but not required;
- Fluency in additional languages, especially Portuguese or French, favored;
- Demonstrated ability to interact with clients from diverse backgrounds;
- Strong work ethic;
- Strong writing and analytical abilities;
- Strong communication and organization skills;
- Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines;
- Proficiency and experience with Microsoft office (Word/Excel), Google Suite (such as Drive and Calendar), Zoom, Adobe, and other Windows-based programs. Ability to learn to use immigration-specific software.
40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm. Position is in-person at our office in downtown Boston. Compensation commensurate with experience, in the range of $48,000 - $50,000 per year. Paid time off, paid sick time, health insurance stipend, and retirement savings account with employer match available. The ideal candidate will be open-minded, culturally sensitive, independent and self-motivated. Kain Immigration LLC is an equal opportunity employer.