Legal Assistant/ Paralegal

Work hours: Mon – Fri from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. As a Legal Assistant, you will play a pivotal role, collaborating directly with attorneys and clients. Your responsibilities extend beyond traditional secretarial duties to encompass various aspects of case preparation. The ideal candidate should have 1-2 years of immigration experience. Key Responsibilities: Draft, review, and file diverse petitions, covering immigrant and non-immigrant visa petitions, adjustment of status applications, consular processing, waivers, asylum, employment-based, investment-based cases, and naturalization. Collect facts and documentation in support of petitions. Draft correspondence on procedural matters, status updates, and supportive letters for petitions. Conduct legal research. Provide exceptional customer service to clients and potential clients. Knowledge and Skills: Familiarity with immigration procedures and processes. Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Ability to prioritize tasks and stay focused on deadlines. The capability to work independently on multiple projects. Exceptional organizational and proofreading skills. Detail-oriented with a professional demeanor. Trustworthy, with excellent references. Team player with strong computer and internet research skills. Proficiency in office software such as MS Office, Adobe Reader, Skype, etc. Willingness to learn and use immigration case management software and advanced office equipment. In-depth knowledge of legal terminology and principles (preferred). Passion for assisting people.

The Law Offices of Sunita Kapoor, PC is a full-service Immigration Firm in Houston representing commercial entities, employers, and individuals. Most of our Individual clients come from Houston, Sugar Land and Katy, Texas. We serve company clients from different states in the United States and the World. Our team consists of an experienced Immigration Attorney, competent paralegals and other friendly staff.