Immigration Legal Secretary Job at Lawyers On Demand in Tysons

Lawyers On Demand is currently seeking skilled applicants on behalf of a global law firm in Northern Virginia to fill an opening as an Immigration Administrative Specialist. This role is equivalent to a Legal Secretary position that will provide administrative support to the firm's immigration team.

Contract Details: Temporary, temp-to-hire with an anticipated contract length of 8‑12 weeks to determine fit. Pay starts at $30/hour. 37.5 hours per week (9:00 am – 5:30 pm). On‑site 5 days per week at the firm’s office in Tysons Corner, VA.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintain legal files (both paper and electronic), organize and file documents, prepare, keyboard, enter, proofread, and process legal and administrative correspondence.
• Process time entry, open new matters, draft engagement letters and audit responses, make travel arrangements, process reimbursement expenses, maintain calendar, collate information, write reports, prepare agendas, review and prepare billing invoices, and other administrative duties as needed by the department.
• Manage phone lines for supported attorneys, field calls, and convey messages as necessary.
• Communicate with clients and agencies.
• Update information and upload documents into an immigration case management system.
• Manage document deliveries and track final executed documentation.
• Assist with overflow work and perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Use good judgment, seek out ways to contribute, and anticipate needs with strong ability to maintain high standards.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage time effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills, and ability to collaborate well in a team.
• Work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.

Qualifications & Prior Experience:

• Experience working in an immigration law practice strongly preferred.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook, as well as document management and other office technologies.
• Previous experience with INSZoom is a plus.
• Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly.

LOD is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity and inclusion is a core part of our Ways of Working, and we celebrate and embrace it. We know the individual differences of our people make us collectively better and we encourage all applicants; including people with disability, career breaks, gender diverse, LGBTQIA, and culturally diverse communities to join us so we can do great things together.