Entry Level Legal Assistant/Paralegal

About the Role

Soni is partnering with a global law firm seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Assistant or Paralegal to support a high-volume immigration project. This long-term temporary opportunity offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, assisting with employment-based immigration matters while delivering exceptional service to clients and foreign national employees. The ideal candidate is adaptable, proactive, and committed to accuracy, efficiency, and meeting critical deadlines in a dynamic professional setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the preparation, review, and filing of employment-based immigration petitions, including document collection, case drafting, quality review, and submission activities.
• Develop expertise in immigration processes, case types, internal procedures, and client-specific requirements to ensure accurate and efficient case management.
• Communicate professionally with foreign nationals, clients, and internal stakeholders regarding case status, documentation requirements, and general inquiries.
• Manage multiple case assignments simultaneously, meet established service level agreements (SLAs), and proactively escalate issues or risks when necessary.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Ability to learn and navigate case management systems quickly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree, Paralegal Certificate, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Strong client-service orientation with exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to maintain a high level of productivity.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize competing deadlines, multitask effectively, and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Compensation: $24-$27/ Hour