About The Lisinski Law Firm
Firm Mission Statement
Our mission is to change as many lives as possible by offering immigration solutions even in the most difficult cases. We look at all possible options to keep our clients in the United States with their families where they belong. We stand ready to fight even when success seems unsure because we understand how much better life can be with the dignity and peace of mind that comes with having documents.
The Virtual Legal Clerk will perform administrative tasks to support the Legal and Operations teams with the virtual aspects of case flows for all phases in the case handling process. This individual assists with maintaining organized files, uploading documents, and launching task sets in the case management system. This position requires a strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a commitment to working collaboratively with multiple departments. The candidate must also be bilingual in both English and Spanish.
Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities
- Receive incoming mail sent via scanned document from in-person Legal Clerk team and support required tasks including uploading into case file in case management system, updating notes, or launching task set. Ensure agreed upon deadlines for responding are adhered to, in order to meet USCIS deadlines.
- Maintain accurate records within case management system.
- Notify internal departments of case submission, case receipts, and other documents received from the government in order to ensure no missed appointments or deadlines are missed during the immigration process.
- Provide virtual clerical work including updating cover letters, preparing shipping labels, and sending requests to local and federal government agencies.
- Utilize software to merge, create, and upload documents to shared drives or case management system.
- Support the in-office Legal Clerk team by creating accurate labels to support various steps in the process including case submissions, signature packets, biometric notices, and FBI requests. Ensure that labels are in compliance, free of errors, and avoid any delays in the legal process.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements (Essential Skills, Knowledge & Abilities)
- Bilingual (Spanish English) C1
- Highschool diploma or equivalent experience
- Previous legal assistance or immigration law experience preferred
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software including Dropbox, Sharepoint, or CRM
- Possesses excellent bilingual (English and Spanish) interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbally
- Ruthless attention to detail and excellent organizatioal skills
- Proven ability to work independently and proactively
- Ability to problem solve independently or with the support of leadership
- Ability to work as part of a team in a collaborative manner
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
People Leadership and Management.
Executes supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Firm's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include providing guidance, support, and direction to team members; conducting performance evaluations; fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment; ensuring adherence to Firm policies and procedures; and contributing to team member development and operational goals.
Reliable computer with at least:
8-16GB RAM
256GB SSD
Core i5 / Ryzen 5 processor (2.0GHz or higher) recent model (2018 +)
Webcam / Good microphone and headset.
Minimum 25mbps Upload and Download network speed
PLUS:
- Power Backup Solutions:
Preferable, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) or inverter system to provide immediate power backup during outages.
Schedule: Mon - Fri 5PM - 2AM EST (NIGHT SHIFT)
Pay Rate: $5,5/hr