Dalal & Mehta Law Firm

Dalal & Mehta Law Firm

In- Office Legal Assistant

Iselin, US · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$40k-$50kDetected 83 days ago
ExcelCommunicationTime ManagementMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • We specialize in complex immigration matters and pride ourselves on our integrity, client care, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Client & Office Support Greet and assist clients visiting the office with professionalism and empathy.
  • Manage walk-ins for payments: issue receipts, collect signatures for retainers, and inform the virtual team.
  • Take photocopies of documents during consultations and maintain organized copies in client files.
  • Personally drive to Walgreens (approximately 15 minutes from the office) to obtain client passport photos when needed.
  • Maintain a welcoming and organized reception area at all times.
  • Administrative & Case Management Create, label, and organize physical client files and case folders.
  • In emergencies, drive to local courier offices (within 15 minutes) to ensure same-day or time-sensitive deliveries.
  • Maintain the office calendar with the team - track attorney appointments, filing deadlines, and client meetings.
  • General Office & Administrative Tasks Manage office supplies and maintain inventory of mailing and filing materials.
  • Support attorneys with scheduling, data entry, and administrative requests.

Requirements

  • Occasional flexibility may be required for urgent case filings or deliveries.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • ability to learn legal CRMs (Lawmatics, Docketwise).
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.

Nice to have

  • issue receipts, collect signatures for retainers, and inform the virtual team.
  • Handle incoming calls, emails, and visitor inquiries promptly and courteously.
  • Assemble prepared application packets for USCIS, NVC, EOIR, and other immigration agencies.
  • Production team will send them to you electronically to be readied and mailed out.
  • Mail out application packages, retainers, and correspondence via USPS, FedEx, or courier service.
  • Process daily mail - open, date-stamp, scan and upload to virtual team database, and file correspondence into the appropriate case folders.
  • Review incoming mail and communicate case updates to clients as directed by attorneys or paralegals.
  • Log and monitor all physical and electronic submissions.

Compensation

  • $40,000 - $50,000 (based on experience) About Us Dalal & Mehta is a New Jersey-based immigration law firm providing compassionate, high-quality legal services to clients across the United States and internationally.
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