Legal Assistant and Translator/Interpreter (multiple openings)
(1) Translate legal communications and interact with Thai speaking clients in person or by telephone relating case information to the attorney and thereafter communicating the attorney’s opinions and requested fees, collecting and processing fees and payments; (2) exercise independent judgment in case management including determining where and what to file with the immigration court, USCIS, and the NVC under the supervision of the attorney; (3) draft retainer agreement, legal forms, and other legal documentation under the supervision of the attorney, and sometimes with translation into Thai language to assist clients; (4) assist with file maintenance, including opening new cases, tracking the status of open cases, updating visa end dates, and drafting case closing letters; (5) review legal forms and filings drafted by the attorney or other staff, prior to filing with government agencies; and (6) draft detailed cover letters and e-mails to clients and the U.S. government under the supervision of the attorney.
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Communication, Political Science, or a related field.
Any interested person should send resume to Mai N. Moua Law Office, 609 S. 10th St., Ste. 120, Minneapolis, MN 55404.
