Entry Level Legal Assistant

Soni Resources is currently seeking a Entry Level Legal Assistant to provide project and administrative support to a premier Law Firm in New York, NY. This is a great opportunity to work in an exciting, ever-changing and challenging atmosphere with people who are passionate about immigration. You will be responsible for drafting documents, reporting, organizing files, and meeting deadlines for cases.

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
• 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
• Meet assigned deadlines and communicate case progress/status/issues to supervisor

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree, Associate’s degree or Paralegal Certification
• Experience with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Compensation: $20/hr

Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications.