LEGAL ASSISTANT

LEGAL ASSISTANT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (Immigration Practice Group) - Rochester, NY

Harter Secrest & Emery LLP is seeking a Legal Assistant to join the Immigration practice group in its Rochester office. This position will be part of a dynamic team that provides support to attorneys and paralegals in the Immigration group.

Job Responsibilities :

Assembles documents, prepares correspondence and organizes supplemental materials for attorney review; enters data into immigration forms / applications as directed;

uses specialized software (LawLogix)

• Interfaces with clients through various forms of communication; responds to client inquiries when appropriate
• Performs general administrative tasks including entering time, opening new client matters, assisting with client billing, and significant calendar management
• Maintains practice group docket; tracks filing requirements

Education and Experience Requirements :

• Five years legal administrative assistant experience, Associate's degree (administrative studies, business or related field), or equivalent, desirable
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of clients and staff; proven ability to provide exceptional client service
• Strong organizational skills; ability to respond to multiple priorities and plan work to meet varying deadlines
• Knowledge of Immigration practice area including procedures, forms, and terminology a plus
• Good writing skills, including proper spelling and correct grammar; accuracy; attention to details and figures
• Ability to proofread and check typed material for grammatical, spelling, word usage and format errors
• Proven proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

Recruiting Information :

• Competitive salary dependent on education and relevance of prior work experience
• Salary Range : $25 - $29 per hour
• Excellent benefits package, including :
• Significant employer contribution toward health insurance
• Participation in 401(k) plan upon completion of eligibility requirements

HARTER SECREST & EMERY LLP IS COMMITTED TO THE POLICY OF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY. THIS POLICY EXPRESSLY PROHIBITS DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, CREED, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, MARITAL STATUS, FAMILY STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, DISABILITY, GENETIC PREDISPOSITION OR CARRIER STATUS, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIM STATUS, CRIMINAL CONVICTION, VETERAN STATUS OR STATUS AS A MEMBER OF ANY OTHER PROTECTED GROUP OR ACTIVITY.