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Fredrikson & Byron PA Legal Administrative Assistant - Immigration in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Who We Are: Fredrikson & Byron is the premier Midwest-based law firm working collaboratively to help businesses achieve their goals regionally, nationally, and globally. Overview: We are seeking a full-time Legal Administrative Assistant in our Immigration Department. The position involves working in a fast-paced environment assisting immigrants navigate the US immigration system. Key Responsibilities Include: Providing legal administrative support to immigration attorneys and paralegals; answering phones and liaising with clients; scheduling meetings; entering data on our tracking and document management systems; docketing and tracking case deadlines; entering critical information into multiple systems; finalizing detailed submissions to be sent to the Immigration Service; preparing expense reports; and assisting with attorney business development activities. Our Ideal Candidates Will Have: Candidates must be detail-oriented, have excellent technical and administrative skills, have cross-cultural communication skills, ability to collaborate and work in a team and process-oriented environment, and possess a strong interest in working with all types of immigrants (from highly educated professionals, investors, and international artists to skilled workers and refugees.) Advanced skills in Microsoft 2010 Suite, Excel, and data management, with accurate typing, excellent grammar and organizational skills and attention to detail are required. Spanish and BA degree in international studies or similar field preferred but not required. Applying For This Position: Applications will only be accepted online at www.fredlaw.com/careers, and applicants will be asked to submit a cover letter, resume and salary requirements. For assistance with the application process, or for accommodations, please contact recruiting@fredlaw.com. Our firm offers highly competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits in a collaborative work environment. About Fredrikson: Diversity and inclusion are core values of Fredrikson & Byron. To best serve our clients, we provide innovative solutions to legal needs by cultivating a diverse workforce. We offer highly competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits in a collaborative work environment. With a reputation as the firm "where law and business meet," our attorneys and staff bring business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking to operate as business advisors, strategic partners, and legal counselors to our clients. The firm's 375+ attorneys are based in Minneapolis, with offices in Bismarck, Des Moines, Fargo, Mankato, St. Paul, Saltillo, Mexico, and Shanghai, China. Visit www.fredlaw.com for more information. We are not accepting search firm submissions for this position at this time. Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action