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Soni Resources

Entry Level Paralegal - Miami

Miami, FL · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Soni is currently seeking an entry-level Legal Assistant/Paralegal to provide temporary project and administrative support to a premier global law firm in Miami, FL. This is a great opportunity to ...

Apache Junction

Legal Assistant

Apache Junction, AZ · On-site

$24.33 - $35.23/hr

... entry-level legal clerical and administrative assistance to the City Attorney, Assistant City Attorney, and office staff. Work may involve data entry of a complex and technical nature. Essential ...

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Legal Specialist I - Receptionist

Hillsboro, OR · On-site

$25.28 - $30.71/hr

This position supports the Office by receiving and directing visitors and calls, processing and distributing legal documents and correspondence, and offering entry-level legal administrative support ...

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Entry Level Paralegal - Miami

Entry Level Paralegal - Miami

Soni Resources

Miami, FL • On-site

$18 - $20/hr

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Re-posted 17 days ago

Job description

Soni is currently seeking an entry-level Legal Assistant/Paralegal to provide temporary project and administrative support to a premier global law firm in Miami, FL. This is a great opportunity to work in an exciting, ever-changing and challenging atmosphere with people who are passionate about immigration. You will be responsible for drafting documents, reporting, organizing files, and meeting deadlines for cases.
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Perform a range of case related duties, including drafting email correspondence, letters and documentation to clients, government agencies, and colleagues
  • Assist with drafting and filing applications and petitions with government agencies
  • Compile and summarize large quantities of data for clients, managers, and reporting needs
  • Gather and maintain confidential client contact information in our proprietary case management system
  • Provide status updates to clients and senior level team members
  • Request, collect, and file documents in proper order
  • Be responsible for accurately updating our case management system with client data
  • Meet assigned deadlines and communicate case progress/status/issues to supervisor

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree or Paralegal Certification
  • Experience with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Compensation: $18-$20/ Hour
Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications.
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About Soni Resources

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Soni is a premier staffing & recruitment company that is disrupting the human capital management space. Headquartered in New York, Soni has presence in 23 markets across the United States. We support each professional relationship with a cutting-edge approach, industry-leading insights, and a human touch. We are trusted to help companies and individuals tackle their challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. We are minority-owned, and diversity & inclusion is in our DNA. We are committed to creating environments where people are empowered to be their authentic selves.

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

New York, NY, US

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