Paralegal - Immigration

The Buffalo office of Lippes Mathias LLP is seeking a Paralegal to join our team with focus in the Immigration Practice Group. The Immigration Practice Group at Lippes Mathias is a comprehensive and experienced legal team counseling on business and family-based immigration issues. The Practice Group handles nonimmigrant and immigrant visa applications, as well as related processes including labor certification, adjustment of status and consular processing, among others. The successful candidate will work with attorneys, paralegals, and other legal and administrative staff to service clients.

Responsibilities will include:

• Create, maintain, and organize electronic and hard copy files
• Save, print, and file documents
• Preparing internal paperwork to open new matters
• Preparing cover letters and other correspondence
• Posting case expirations in ImmigrationTracker case management system
• Assisting in preparing applications and petitions with the appropriate govt. agency
• Maintaining attorney calendars
• Drafting and editing legal documents
• Provide other clerical support as needed

Our ideal Legal Assistant will have: 

• Minimum 1-3-years experience as a legal assistant, immigration experience preferred
  
• Accurate typing speed of 65+ wpm
• High proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
  
• General office and computer experience
• Ability to maintain composure under pressure
• Reliable attendance record
• Experience with editing, revising, and drafting of legal documents
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and to complete projects with little direction
• Ability to use discretion and handle confidential information
• Ability to meet deadlines and produce high quality work products

Salary range: $24-$28/hour. This is a good faith estimate for the position based on location and minimum criteria. Actual compensation may vary based on experience and other job-related factors as permitted by law.

Full time employees are also eligible for a year-end bonus and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning the first of the month following hire; immediate eligibility for the firm’s 401(k) and profit sharing plan; firm-arranged parking at our downtown locations; firm-paid long-term disability coverage for all employees; and firm-provided life and AD&D insurance for staff.

Founded in 1965 in Buffalo, New York, Lippes Mathias is a full-service law firm with 17 offices and nearly 230 attorneys. We grow and thrive every day by way of our unique culture, which puts a premium on collegiality, collaboration, and support for our employees at every turn. You’ll quickly notice that we approach law differently at Lippes Mathias—we think ahead and around corners for our myriad regional, national, and international clients in a range of different industries. Rather than providing endless options and choices, we serve as business partners to our clients, delivering them the answers to their legal questions that advance their business outcomes.  

To learn more about Lippes Mathias, visit our recruiting website: https://www.lippescareers.com/