Legal Assistant Job at Robert Half, San Francisco, CA

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  • Robert Half
  • San Francisco, CA

Job Description

A national immigration law firm has an immediate opening for an entry-level Legal Assistant! This Legal Assistant will perform challenging, substantive legal work with a focus on preparing immigration applications. The firm provides comprehensive training and support to ensure your success, including ongoing workshops, legal practice meetings, and a client service team structure that facilitates mentoring from senior professionals. This is a great opportunity for individuals looking to build a rewarding career in immigration law and the legal field. This Legal Assistant must be able to work on-site full-time in San Francisco, CA. The ideal candidate will be a recent college graduate with demonstrated office experience or have 1–2+ years of experience working in the legal field.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform high-volume data entry accurately and efficiently
  • Organize and maintain legal documents detailing eligibility for visa classification
  • Handle clerical tasks such as copying, printing, and scanning documents
  • Create electronic and physical client files for efficient case management
  • Track and monitor the status of immigration cases, ensuring timely updates
  • Circulate incoming mail according to specified procedures
  • Learn to analyze case documents and prepare immigration applications for filing
  • Draft specialized support letters detailing eligibility for visa classification and other immigration benefits
  • Interface with corporate representatives and foreign nationals
  • Participate in legal practice meetings and alerts on current events, advanced topics, and client relationship-building skills
  • Support additional projects as assigned

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree with professional office experience (internships or fellowships alone are not sufficient) OR 1–2+ years of legal experience in a law firm or corporate legal setting
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft clear, professional correspondence and proofread with accuracy
  • Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage high-volume workloads efficiently
  • Proven ability to stay organized, meet deadlines, and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience working in case management or data entry systems is a plus
  • Self-starter with a client-service mindset, a positive attitude, and a desire to learn and grow within the legal field
  • Must be willing and able to work onsite, Monday through Friday, in the San Francisco office (remote work is not available for this role)

Job Tags

Full time, Internship, Immediate start, Remote job, Monday to Friday,

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