Position Purpose
The Virtual Legal Clerk will perform multiple administrative tasks to support the Legal and Operations teams with the virtual aspects of the case flow that occur daily. This is a full-time position with opportunities for growth within the company.
Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities
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Updating, processing, and uploading a high volume of incoming mail
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Ensuring timely delivery of documents to clients
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Maintaining accurate records within online legal software
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Notifying internal departments of case submission, case receipts, and other documents received from the government.
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Virtual clerical work, such as updating cover letters, preparing shipping labels, and sending requests to local and federal government agencies.
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Using software to merge, create, and upload documents to shared drives
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Supporting the in-office Legal Clerk team in preparing case submissions and signature packets daily before 9:00 AM EST.
Essential Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
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Background in legal assistance or immigration law is a plus
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Ruthless attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
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Strong verbal and written communication skills
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Work independently and proactively
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Follow and adhere to standardized process guidelines
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Problem-solve independently or with the support of leadership
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Adapt to changes to procedures in a fast-paced environment
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Computer skills - Salesforce and/or Litify experience a plus
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Document Management - DropBox and/or Sharepoint
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Document Editing – Adobe Acrobat
Minimum Qualifications
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Bilingual (Spanish English) C1
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Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
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Associate’s degree or similar experience