OUR FIRM | EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
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 are accepting resumes for legal assistant
We offer an excellent employer-paid benefit package
including medical, dental, long-term disability, defined benefit,
and life insurance.The two main positions that are most frequently
available are for either a legal assistant or administrative
assistant.
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 firm’s 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.
• 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
Bachelor’s 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 school-related
activities into account when determining
salary.
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.
Other Possible Employment Opportunities with Aronson
& Associates P.A.
Administrative Assistant - Full-Time
- We are not hiring for this position at this time
You will be the right-hand person to support 2-3 associate attorneys.
Qualifications required include communication skills - both oral
& written, transcription, advanced computer skills including
Microsoft Office products in Windows environment, also database
experience, ability to initiate projects, ability to handle several
projects at once, work efficiently & independently, good time-management
skills. You will also manage the attorneys' calendars and interact
with our international clientele. You may also act as the "face"
of the office. Many of our clients only have telephone contact with
our office and we seek a multi-tasking individual for managing our
phones as well as clients who visit our office. Previous legal experience
helpful, but not necessary. One to three years related experience
or training preferred. |
