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Our client is seeking a highly organized and detail-focused Legal Clerk to join a growing immigration law practice. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys administrative and document management work.
The primary focus of this role will be handling incoming mail, maintaining legal documentation, and supporting day-to-day office operations. As you become established within the team, there may be opportunities to take on additional responsibilities and advance into a leadership role.
Responsibilities

• Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail and legal correspondence.
• Maintain and organize both physical and electronic case files.
• Review, track, and update case information within case management systems and Excel spreadsheets.
• Perform administrative duties including data entry, document preparation, and file maintenance.
• Support daily operations across both office and mailroom functions.
• Ensure accuracy, organization, and quality while managing a high volume of documents.
• Cross-train in various departmental processes and assist with additional tasks as needed.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 3 years of administrative or office support experience.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.
• Experience maintaining records, filing systems, or document management systems.
• Dependable attendance and a demonstrated commitment to quality work.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in a legal environment, particularly immigration law.
• Background in mailroom operations, records management, or file clerk responsibilities.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks with accuracy and consistency.
• Interest in expanding responsibilities and pursuing future leadership opportunities.

Work Environment
This is a fully onsite position with a Monday through Friday schedule from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, including a 30-minute lunch break.
Employees will work within both office and mailroom settings, supporting a busy immigration law team that manages a large volume of case documentation. The organization promotes a professional yet collaborative culture, emphasizing teamwork, respect, and employee engagement. Team lunches, group events, and quarterly outings help foster a positive and supportive workplace. Business casual attire is required, with jeans permitted on Fridays.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, OH.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,OH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 27, 2026.
About Aston Carter
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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