Legal Assistant (Immigration) Fluent in French and English
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The Nemecek Firm, Ltd.
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Legal Assistant (Immigration) Fluent in French and English
The Nemecek Firm, Ltd.
Applications Closed
Posted about 1 month ago
Full Time
Columbus, Ohio
In Person
Smart Summary
Responsibilities
The Legal Assistant will support the immigration practice by preparing legal petitions, managing client communications, and maintaining case files. They will also monitor deadlines, coordinate with government agencies, and perform general administrative duties.
Qualifications
We are looking for a detail-oriented legal assistant to support our immigration practice. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Political Science or a related field, strong organizational skills, and be fluent in both English and French. Prior experience in immigration law is preferred.
Job Description
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Company parties
- Dental insurance
- Free food & snacks
- Paid time off
- Training & development
At The Nemecek Firm, we are committed to providing compassionate, high-quality legal representation in immigration law. Our team is dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate complex immigration processes with integrity, diligence, and care.
Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Legal Assistant to support our immigration practice. The ideal candidate will play a key role in managing client communications, preparing legal documents, and ensuring the smooth operation of case workflows. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about immigration law and eager to grow in a fast-paced legal environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist attorneys in preparing and filing immigration petitions, applications, and supporting documentation
- Maintain and organize client files, both physical and electronic, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality
- Communicate with clients to gather necessary information and provide case updates
- Monitor case deadlines and manage case calendars
- Conduct basic legal research and compile case-related information
- Coordinate with government agencies, including USCIS, EOIR, and DOS
- Translate documents or interpret client communications (if fluent in a second language)
- Perform general administrative tasks such as scheduling, data entry, and correspondence
- Fluent in English and Spanish (required)
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Political Science or related field
- Prior experience in immigration law or legal support (preferred but not required)
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal case management software
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Foreign language proficiency: French (Spanish, Haitian Creole or Arabic is a plus)
- Supportive and inclusive team culture
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
- Meaningful work that impacts lives and communities
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The Nemecek Firm, Ltd.
The Nemecek Firm, Ltd. offers a comprehensive range of immigration services to clients across the U.S. and abroad. Built on a passion for delivering highly effective legal representation throughout every stage of the immigration process, the firm is dedicated to treating each case with great attention and care. This dedication combined with The Nemecek Firm's intricate knowledge of the complex immigration laws and vast experience has enabled the firm to provide first-rate solutions in a time efficient manner. The firm's core practice areas include: • Employment-based Immigration: (Temporary Work Visas: (H-1B, TN, L-1, O-1, E, etc..) Green Cards: PERM, Extraordinary Ability, National Interest Waivers, Academics, Investors, etc..) • Corporate Immigration Compliance: (I-9, E-Verify, DOL and ICE Audits/Investigations, etc..) • Immigration for Families & Individuals: (Green Cards, K-1, Naturalization, Asylum, Waivers, Immigration Litigation, etc.. )
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