Legal Assistant

The Immigration Department of Hanis Irvine Prothero, PLLC in Kent, Washington seeks to hire a full-time bilingual Legal Assistant.
This position will provide administrative support to the attorneys and paralegals managing a high-volume caseload of all types of immigration legal applications.
This position requires substantial direct client interaction.
*Duties:* · Handle department phone calls forwarded from the auto-attendant.
· Schedule and confirm all attorney appointments and consultations · Track and enter all mail into department computer systems · Prepare client correspondence · Open and close all case files · Assist with client billing following internal accounting procedures · Translation of client documents from Spanish to English and English to Spanish · Prepare client records and FOIA requests to state and federal courts and agencies · Prepare immigration forms and applications packages *Requirements:* · Fluency in Spanish is required (written and oral) · Strong organization and attention to detail · Ability to multitask and manage heavy case load · Ability to meet strict deadlines · Computer literacy · Strong work ethic · Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree preferred · 1-2 years of prior experience as an Immigration Legal Assistant preferred Although we prefer applicants with prior experience working in an immigration law firm, we will consider entry-level applicants with other office experience who have a genuine interest in immigration issues and a demonstrated aptitude for learning new tasks quickly.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $22.
00 - $24.
00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 40 per week Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Free parking * Health insurance * Life insurance * Opportunities for advancement * Paid sick time * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday Travel requirement: * No travel Work Location: In person