Legal Assistant

1 month, 3 weeks ago
Full-time
Junior
Legal
Political Asylum Lawyers

Political Asylum Lawyers

Political Asylum Lawyers is a law firm founded by Brian Manning, a former government immigration officer with extensive experience in asylum and refugee matters. They specialize in helping individuals secure permanent immigration status through the pol...

Specialized Consumer Services
1-10
Founded 2020

Description

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients in English and Spanish.
  • Send daily emails and make phone calls to respond to client inquiries and request documents or information.
  • Work closely with attorneys, paralegals, and other staff to support client representation.
  • Help clients complete tasks needed to develop their cases.
  • Proactively manage case progress and flag delays or issues that could affect deadlines.
  • Compile and submit filings to immigration agencies.
  • Perform administrative tasks as assigned.
  • Contribute to the development and improvement of company protocols and processes.
  • Communicate proactively with teammates about case issues and obstacles.

Requirements

  • Fluent in both Spanish and English and able to use both languages professionally every day.
  • Experience preparing immigration applications is preferred but not required.
  • Strong commitment to the firm’s mission of helping immigrants secure their future in the United States through asylum.
  • Tech-focused and eager to learn new online systems and procedures.
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Empathetic and able to communicate with clients under significant stress.
  • Works well under pressure and can produce high-quality work on compressed timelines.
  • Organized, detail-oriented, and able to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
  • Able to stay focused and on task without close supervision in a quiet work environment with fast internet.
  • Open to frequent changes in tasks, policies, and procedures in a fast-growing environment.

Benefits

  • Monthly gross salary of USD 1,400, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
  • 11 paid U.S. federal holidays off regardless of location.
  • Fully paid office closure during the week between Christmas and New Year's.
  • Local holiday work that does not coincide with a U.S. holiday is compensated according to local labor laws.
  • Comprehensive training program on systems and best practices.
  • Mentorship and collaboration with experienced practitioners.
  • Career advancement paths with promotion from within.
  • Equipment support through a stipend or provided equipment for your home office after 4 months on the job.

Interested in this position?

Apply directly on the company website

Apply Now

Similar Roles

Paralegal, Legal Operations & Communications

Lever 251-1K Professional Services

Mars Men is seeking a Paralegal to support its fast-growing DTC, retail, and emerging-channel business by coordinating legal matters, managing deadlines, and serving as the main liaison between internal teams and outside counsel.

1 day, 22 hours ago

Legal Assistant Part-Time | 20276

Wing Assistant 51-250 Professional Services

Wing is hiring a remote Legal Assistant to support a client’s bankruptcy, real estate, estate planning, and family law matters through case administration and client coordination.

1 week, 1 day ago

FOIA Litigation Analyst

TechOp Solutions International 51-250 Internet Software & Services

TechOp Solutions International is hiring a FOIA Litigation Analyst to manage complex Freedom of Information Act litigation cases and support legal teams in ensuring compliance and transparency.

1 week, 4 days ago

Legal Operations Manager

Commvault is hiring a UK-based remote Legal Operations leader to support its Trust and Legal teams by driving operational management, process improvement, and cross-functional coordination.

1 week, 5 days ago

You're on a roll! Sign up now to keep applying.

Sign Up

Already have an account? Log in

Used by 14,729+ remote workers