LEGAL ASSISTANT- FULL TIME - EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

OUR FIRM

Aronson & Associates, P.A. is located in downtown Minneapolis on Nicollet Mall. The firm presents both a professional and congenial atmosphere. We encourage professional development and community involvement. Foremost, our mission is exceptional client service. At Aronson & Associates you can expect to be part of a team of good people who care about their work, their clients, and each other. We offer an excellent employer-paid benefit package including medical, dental, long-term disability, defined benefit, and life insurance.
LEGAL ASSISTANT- FULL TIME

We seek a Legal Assistant to work largely in immigration matters for international professionals. He/she supports one or more attorneys in a wide-range of employment-based immigration cases. He/she provides professional services in a supportive role to the Responsible Attorney on assigned cases, aimed at the attainment of the immigration objectives of the firms client(s). On assigned cases, the Legal Assistant is accountable to the Responsible Attorney for actions undertaken on behalf of the client(s). The Legal Assistant is expected to understand substantive, underlying fundamentals of cases assigned to him/her and to function in a proactive manner as part of the firm's professional team. He/she is expected to provide facilitative services on behalf of the client, including extensive client interaction, with the understanding that strategy and legal advice is beyond the scope of authorization and is properly and necessarily referred to the Responsible Attorney for resolution. This position requires very good organizational skills, superlative writing abilities, an interest in world affairs and foreign cultures, a great work ethic, and a sense of humor.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

Management of Client Files: Performs case management of client files, including preparing and maintaining up-to-date, organized client files until closing of each case. Client Communication: Maintains regular and appropriate contact with individuals and corporate clients, corporate human resource professionals, and representatives of appropriate government agencies. Client Filings: Under the supervision of Associate Attorneys, prepares and files thorough and accurate employment-related immigration documentation, including appeals, contracts, initial and amended immigration filings, government forms, and correspondence. Legal Research: As requested, researches both legal and non-legal aspects of a case as pertaining to the attainment of client objectives. Legal Writing: Drafts documents at the request and under the supervision of the Responsible Attorney, and appropriately customizes government petitions and support letters.

tel 612.339.0517 fax 612.349.6059 1221 NICOLLET MALL SUITE 506 MINNEAPOLIS MN 55403 www.aronsonimmigration.com

Client Intake: Conducts thorough intake interviews with prospective clients to obtain information relative to their legal concerns. Case Preparation: Prepares petitions, applications, and other government forms, and prepares matters for filing to appropriate government agencies. Presents all draft material to Responsible Attorney for review and approval.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelors Degree and outstanding academic record required. Other Experience: Previous international exposure/experience required, along with a wide-ranging interest in foreign cultures. Genuine interest in immigration law and policy required. Previous legal experience helpful, but not necessary. Salary commensurate with experience. We also take volunteer jobs, summer jobs, and schoolrelated activities into account when determining salary.
HOW TO APPLY:

If you are interested in applying for a Legal Assistant position with our firm, please e-mail or fax a cover letter and resume, including salary history, to: Patrice Finstad, Office Manager email: recruitment@aronsonimmigration.com fax: 612-349-6059 No Calls, Please. Those contacted for an interview will be asked to provide a writing sample, 6-10 pages in length. Many applicants provide us with a paper they wrote for college.

This job posting is also available on our website: http://www.aronsonimmigration.com/our_firm_employment.htm

tel 612.339.0517 fax 612.349.6059 1221 NICOLLET MALL SUITE 506 MINNEAPOLIS MN 55403 www.aronsonimmigration.com