Immigration Legal Assistant Job at Robert Half, San Francisco, CA

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  • Robert Half
  • San Francisco, CA

Job Description

Description A national immigration law firm has an immediate opening for an entry-level Legal Assistant! This Legal Assistant will perform challenging, substantive legal work with a focus on preparing immigration applications. The firm provides comprehensive training and support to ensure your success, including ongoing workshops, legal practice meetings, and a client service team structure that facilitates mentoring from senior professionals. This is a great opportunity for individuals looking to build a rewarding career in immigration law and the legal field. This Legal Assistant must be able to work on-site full-time in San Francisco, CA. The ideal candidate will be a recent college graduate with demonstrated office experience or have 1-2+ years of experience working in the legal field. Key Responsibilities: + Perform high-volume data entry accurately and efficiently + Organize and maintain legal documents detailing eligibility for visa classification + Handle clerical tasks such as copying, printing, and scanning documents + Create electronic and physical client files for efficient case management + Track and monitor the status of immigration cases, ensuring timely updates + Circulate incoming mail according to specified procedures + Learn to analyze case documents and prepare immigration applications for filing + Draft specialized support letters detailing eligibility for visa classification and other immigration benefits + Interface with corporate representatives and foreign nationals + Participate in legal practice meetings and alerts on current events, advanced topics, and client relationship-building skills + Support additional projects as assigned Requirements Requirements: + Bachelor's degree with professional office experience (internships or fellowships alone are not sufficient) OR 1-2+ years of legal experience in a law firm or corporate legal setting + Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft clear, professional correspondence and proofread with accuracy + Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage high-volume workloads efficiently + Proven ability to stay organized, meet deadlines, and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment + Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience working in case management or data entry systems is a plus + Self-starter with a client-service mindset, a positive attitude, and a desire to learn and grow within the legal field + Must be willing and able to work onsite, Monday through Friday, in the San Francisco office (remote work is not available for this role) Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app ( and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. Robert Half will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use ( .

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, Internship, Work at office, Immediate start, Remote work, Monday to Friday,

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