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Office Assistant

Bighornlaw

Cambridge

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

An established immigration law firm is seeking a detail-oriented administrative assistant to support attorneys and paralegals. This role involves managing various administrative tasks, including organizing client files and handling mail. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess strong organizational skills, and have a kind and patient demeanor. Join a dedicated team focused on helping clients achieve their immigration goals while enjoying a supportive and growth-oriented workplace. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in the legal immigration industry, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

  • Experience in administrative roles within a legal setting is preferred.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Support attorneys and paralegals with administrative tasks.
  • Maintain organization of client files and office environment.
  • Contribute to improvements in legal work and customer service.

Skills

Fluency in English
Organizational skills
Computer literacy
Ability to work under pressure
Communication skills
Task prioritization

Education

Associate degree or higher
Significant work experience in similar roles

Tools

Google Suite
Microsoft Office

Job description

Posted 3 days ago

Description

Our busy immigration law firm is looking for an efficient, organized administrative assistant to help our attorneys and paralegals assist clients and ensure we’re operating efficiently. You will support our team by handling administrative tasks such as scanning and filing applications, receiving and scanning the mail, closing files, organizing files, and other administrative tasks. If you have experience in a similar role, work well under pressure, and are looking for a rewarding opportunity in the legal immigration industry, we want to connect with you.

Responsibilities
  • Adhere to office policies and procedures
  • Contribute to improvements in legal work, customer service, and firm profitability
  • Support team in the final stages of legal application work, which will include scanning, copying, organizing, and mailing legal applications
  • Collect, sort, and scan daily mail
  • Support team in all aspects relating to client file organization
  • Maintain organization of client files
  • Maintain an organized and efficient office environment, including managing file systems and ensuring that common areas are tidy
  • May be responsible for opening the office in the morning and securing it at the end of the day
  • Complete other administrative tasks as needed to assist the team and ensure the firm runs smoothly
Qualifications
  • Fluency in English and other non-English languages that serve the client populations (Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, Vietnamese, Mandarin)
  • Kind, understanding, and patient nature
  • Dependable, on-time, and able to work to meet deadlines
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Good computer literacy with Google and Microsoft Office
  • Associate degree or higher OR significant work experience in similar roles
  • Must be able to prioritize tasks with demanding deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficient in basic computer software and can quickly learn to use new programs
  • Proven track record of completing projects on time in an orderly manner

Compensation: $20 - $25 hourly

About Cambridge Immigration Law, P.C.

Why Join Us?

The team at Cambridge Immigration Law, P.C., works together with clients to achieve their immigration goals. We offer empathy and transparency throughout the immigration legal process so clients can focus on their professional, academic, family, and personal goals.

While we serve clients nationwide and internationally, we also take great joy in our connection to the Cambridge community where we work, live, and raise our families. It is our pleasure to work with clients who are also our neighbors.

Join us to be part of a team dedicated to helping clients achieve life-changing outcomes. Embrace the opportunity to shape and improve the operations of a growing firm. Embark upon a career in a supportive environment focused on growth and development.

If you are ready to contribute your expertise to our team and make a difference in clients' lives, we'd love to hear from you!

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