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Robert Half
Immigration Legal Secretary
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What they do
A Legal Secretary provides secretarial work that requires specialized knowledge of legal terminology and procedures. Prepares documents such as subpoenas or summonses and assists with legal research. Works with supervision from an attorney or paralegal.
$64,080 / year median in California
-14% projected decline
Job Description
A respected Orange County law firm is seeking an experienced Immigration Legal Secretary for a contract-to-hire opportunity. This role is ideal for a highly organized legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has experience supporting attorneys with employment-based and/or family-based immigration matters. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing case files, preparing immigration forms and supporting documentation, calendaring deadlines, and ensuring smooth day-to-day legal support.
Key ResponsibilitiesProvide administrative and legal support to attorneys and paralegals on immigration mattersPrepare, format, proofread, and finalize immigration forms, petitions, applications, correspondence, and supporting documentationMaintain attorney calendars, filing deadlines, appointments, and client meetingsTrack case deadlines and monitor immigration status updatesPrepare and submit filings to USCIS, Department of Labor, Department of State, EOIR, and other government agenciesCoordinate document collection and follow up with clients regarding required informationMaintain and organize physical and electronic case filesDraft client correspondence and case status updatesSchedule consultations, interviews, meetings, and attorney-client conferencesCommunicate professionally with clients, government agencies, attorneys, and third-party vendorsTrack incoming and outgoing case documentation and manage attorney workflowWhy This OpportunityContract-to-hire opportunity with long-term stabilitySupport a growing and busy immigration practiceCollaborative and team-oriented office environmentOpportunity to work closely with experienced immigration attorneys and legal professionalsCompetitive compensation and career growth potentialConvenient Irvine location with a well-established firm reputation
Key ResponsibilitiesProvide administrative and legal support to attorneys and paralegals on immigration mattersPrepare, format, proofread, and finalize immigration forms, petitions, applications, correspondence, and supporting documentationMaintain attorney calendars, filing deadlines, appointments, and client meetingsTrack case deadlines and monitor immigration status updatesPrepare and submit filings to USCIS, Department of Labor, Department of State, EOIR, and other government agenciesCoordinate document collection and follow up with clients regarding required informationMaintain and organize physical and electronic case filesDraft client correspondence and case status updatesSchedule consultations, interviews, meetings, and attorney-client conferencesCommunicate professionally with clients, government agencies, attorneys, and third-party vendorsTrack incoming and outgoing case documentation and manage attorney workflowWhy This OpportunityContract-to-hire opportunity with long-term stabilitySupport a growing and busy immigration practiceCollaborative and team-oriented office environmentOpportunity to work closely with experienced immigration attorneys and legal professionalsCompetitive compensation and career growth potentialConvenient Irvine location with a well-established firm reputation