Bilingual French / English Legal Assistant

Bilingual French / English Legal Assistant

Wilson Law Group is seeking an individual with excellent French and English skills to fill a Legal Assistant role. Must be fully fluent. No LLM candidates at this time. A bachelor's degree or equivalent is the minimum education level needed for this position. At time of hire must have permission to work in the United States and reside in the Minneapolis area.

Wilson Law Group is primarily an immigration and civil law firm that assists clients from around the world. The job description is as follows :

The Legal Assistant will assist the firm's attorneys with preparing Homeland Security, Department of State, and Department of Labor filings while simultaneously supporting other areas of litigation in the firm. Interview clients one-on-one to develop testimony to submit as sworn affidavits in support of affirmative or defensive filings. Draft government forms and update case notes in case management system and prepare items such as court exhibits, legal pleadings, motions, briefs, and formal correspondence for attorney review. Conduct in-depth investigations of medical, psychological, and financial records, and generate appropriate reports for attorneys. Communicate with clients about all phases of a case, both in writing and verbally.

Please include a letter of interest and resume in PDF format as part of your application. Email these to jwestendorp@wilsonlg.com.

Responsibilities :

• Provide administrative support to lawyer
• Handle communication with clients
• Locate and develop case relevant information
• Case Management

Qualifications :

The ideal candidate will ensure smooth running of the office and effective case management by providing legal services under the supervision of an attorney.

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