Paralegal/Legal Assistant

$33,280 - $39,520/Yr

Blumsack & Canzano - Boston, MA

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Boston, MA

About the position

We are looking for a self-motivated legal assistant to ensure the smooth running of the office and effective case management. You will provide a broad spectrum of legal services under the supervision of an attorney. Blumsack & Canzano, P.C. was established in 1971. The position is open at the Boston office in the Financial District. We are a general practice law firm, but most cases may involve immigration and civil litigation. As a legal assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting our legal team and ensuring that our clients receive the highest level of service. Your responsibilities will include performing a range of case-related duties, assisting with drafting and filing applications and petitions with government agencies, and compiling and summarizing large quantities of data for clients, managers, and reporting needs. You will also be expected to learn about the various types of immigration matters and maintain confidential client contact information in our proprietary case management system. In this role, you will be responsible for providing status updates to clients and senior-level team members, requesting, collecting, and filing documents in proper order, and accurately updating our case management system with client data. You will build knowledge of the firm, immigration case types, and client processes while depending on others for instruction, guidance, and direction. Meeting assigned deadlines and communicating case progress, status, and issues to your supervisor will be essential. We are looking for someone who demonstrates flexibility and initiative regarding assignments for themselves and the team, contributing positively to our work environment and promoting teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Perform a range of case-related duties, including drafting email correspondence, letters, and documentation to clients, government agencies, and colleagues.
• Assist with drafting and filing applications and petitions with government agencies.
• Compile and summarize large quantities of data for clients, managers, and reporting needs.
• Learn about the various types of immigration matters.
• Gather and maintain confidential client contact information in our proprietary case management system.
• Provide status updates to clients and senior-level team members.
• Request, collect, and file documents in proper order.
• Be responsible for accurately updating our case management system with client data.
• Build knowledge of the firm, immigration case types, and client processes.
• Depend on others for instruction, guidance, and direction.
• Meet assigned deadlines and communicate case progress/status/issues to the supervisor.
• Demonstrate flexibility and initiative regarding assignments for self and team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree at least; an LLM is a plus.
• A client service mindset, attention to detail, and desire to achieve a high level of productivity.
• Experience using various computer systems, including Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with competing demands.
• The ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and escalate case issues to the supervisor.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Desire to contribute to a positive work environment, effectively collaborate and promote teamwork.

Nice-to-haves

• Chinese language proficiency (Preferred)

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off