Legal Assistant Job at Robert Half, San Jose, CA

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  • Robert Half
  • San Jose, CA

Job Description

National immigration law firm has an immediate opening for an entry level Legal Assistant! This Legal Assistant will perform challenging, substantive legal work with a focus on preparing immigration applications. The firm provides comprehensive training and support to ensure your success, including ongoing workshops, legal practice meetings, and a client service team structure that facilitates mentoring from senior professionals. This is a great opportunity for individuals looking to build a rewarding career in immigration law and the legal field. This Legal Assistant must be able to work on-site full-time in San Jose, CA. The ideal candidate will be a recent college graduate with office experience or have 1-2+ years of experience working in the legal field.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform high volume data entry accurately and efficiently.
  • Organize and maintain legal documents detailing eligibility for visa classification.
  • Handle clerical tasks such as copying, printing, and scanning documents.
  • Create electronic and physical client files for efficient case management.
  • Track and monitor the status of immigration cases, ensuring timely updates.
  • Circulate incoming mail according to specified procedures.
  • Learn to analyze case documents and prepare immigration applications for filing.
  • Draft specialized support letters detailing eligibility for visa classification and other immigration benefits.
  • Interface with corporate representatives and foreign nationals.
  • Participate in legal practice meetings and alerts for updates on current events, advanced topics, and client relationship building skills.
  • Projects as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Bachelors degree OR 1-2+ years of legal experience is required.
  • Must be willing to work on-site; remote work is not optional for this opportunity.
  • Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Job Tags

Full time, Immediate start, Remote job,

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