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Job Description
Executive Legal Secretary - Immigration
Ref No. SF5206
Job Location San Francisco
Work Type Full Time
Description
The San Francisco office of Squire Patton Boggs, a global law firm, seeks an Executive Legal Secretary to provide legal and administrative support to the Immigration practice group.
Primary responsibilities include:
Assist in various aspects of business and global immigration practice
Perform tasks related to case preparation and filing of petitions with government agencies, including document gathering, document review, and case filing
Draft, revise, and format legal documents, correspondence, memoranda, and e-mail
Perform administrative tasks such as preparing expense reports, check requests and time entry, as requested
Open new files, initiate business intake/conflict of interest check process, and maintain client and general files
Exercise independent judgment when prioritizing work assignments
Maintain attorneys' calendar and schedule appointments
Coordinate client meetings
Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements
Formatting of documents
Processing of daily government mail
Preparing shipping labels and requests for filing fees
Utilize and update in-house database (LawLogix)
Perform general file up-keep. This will include saving documents in the document management system (iManage) on a regular basis.
Perform other secretarial duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school
Minimum 2 years of legal secretarial experience, preferably in a law firm
Ability to type, read and write. Proofread and perform initial input and revisions to legal documents, correspondence, memoranda and email
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines and use good judgment to meet deadlines
Superior knowledge of Windows and Microsoft office a must (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
Experience in iManage, a document management program
Excellent verbal and written communications
A self-starter that takes initiative and is a team player
Hybrid schedule - SF office
Ability to work overtime as needed
CA salary range $75,000 - $90,000, depending on skills and experience.
Squire Patton Boggs offers comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, life, 401(k) and other benefits and an exceptional group of people with whom you will practice and develop in your career.
We are not accepting third party submissions.
Squire Patton Boggs will consider for employment qualified applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of state and local laws.
About Squire Patton Boggs
Squire Patton Boggs is a full-service global law firm providing insight at the point where law, business and government meet, giving you a voice, supporting your ambitions and achieving successful outcomes. With over 1,500 lawyers spanning more than 40 offices across four continents, the firm is renowned for its local connections and global influence, delivering comprehensive legal services across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and Latin America.
Squire Patton Boggs is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion or creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other condition protected by applicable law. This non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment.
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