Jr. Immigration Legal Assistant

Job Description

Join a mission-driven immigration law firm for a meaningful career.

Now more than ever, immigrants need skilled and compassionate advocates. At Dayzad Law Offices, we help individuals, families, and global companies navigate the U.S. immigration system with excellence and integrity. As a boutique, minority-owned firm, we value diversity, mentorship, and growth. We offer extensive training and real opportunity for advancement in a supportive, collaborative environment

Reflecting our successful immigration strategies, all our attorneys have been selected as a Super Lawyer or Rising Star. The managing attorney has received the Avvo Client’s Choice Award. He also educates the public by serving as an immigration expert on CNN, ABC, CBS, and the San Francisco Chronicle. Learn more at www.DayzadLaw.com.  

GREAT OPPORTUNITY

The position is excellent for:

•\tFuture grad school applicants who want to obtain valuable skills, letters of recommendation, and can commit to a minimum of 2 years.

•\tCareer legal assistants looking to grow in a dynamic, purpose-driven law firm.

This is a full-time, on-site role (not remote). The position is not a short-term internship.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

You’ll play an essential role in our legal team. Your responsibilities may include the following:

•\tAssist in preparing immigration application packages: drafting legal forms, organizing documents, tracking case progress, assembling final packages.

•\tDatabase / Case Management Software: specialized legal and biographical data entry, creating and reading reports, customizing features for clients and internal work flow

•\tCreating and maintaining digital files

•\tWriting e-mails to clients

•\tBookkeeping software: client invoices, payments, etc.

•\tSupporting daily operations: phone coverage, coordinating client meetings, executive assistant to firm founder

Duties may be adjusted to suit your strengths and professional goals as you grow with us.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

This job is for you and you will be successful if you are a dedicated and diligent worker. You have at least 6 months of work experience in any type of office. You have demonstrated an interest in the legal field. You learn quickly. You write and speak clearly and professionally. You like details and are very accurate. People are uplifted by your positive attitude. You come to work on time every day. If you can bring these qualities, we will teach you the rest!

BENEFITS WE OFFER

We care for our team with a comprehensive benefits package

•\tMedical insurance

•\tDental & vision plan options

•\tPaid time off

•\tPaid holidays

•\tA retirement plan

•\tCommuter benefits

•\tCal Perks and Wellness discounts

•\tEnjoy casual dress almost every day.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit a cover letter which starts with responding to each of the following required items:

1. Why you are interested in the position?

2. Your earliest available start date?

3. Your salary requirement? (Remember to include this!)

4. Are you required to submit an immigration application now or in the future to maintain continuous U.S. work authorization?

5. Would you need to relocate from your current home for this job?

5a. If no, what ZIP Code would you be commuting from?

5b. If yes, what ZIP Code would you relocate to that you would be commuting from? What ties do you have to this ZIP Code, if any?

6. Your GPA from your highest level of education?

7. Names of all the software you know well? (I.e., database, bookkeeping, case management, email & calendar, Windows, macOS, etc.)

8. If your resume does not provide an accurate picture of your true strengths, describe special circumstances you have faced and how you overcame them.

9. Bonus: Share a story or example that demonstrates how you embody the traits we’re seeking.