Description We are seeking a dedicated and organized Legal Administrative Assistant to support a busy immigration law practice specializing in humanitarian and asylum-based removal defense. This hybrid role offers a unique opportunity to work directly with legal professionals and clients while making a tangible impact on individuals and families navigating complex legal processes. Key Responsibilities: + Provide administrative and organizational support to ensure smooth operations, including organizing and managing casefiles, notes, and records that may require restructuring or reorganization to improve accessibility. + Assist in preparing attorneys and clients for hearings, including scheduling, filing deadlines, and preparation for court appearances ranging from basic hearings to full merits hearings. + Monitor and manage the specific needs of 65-70 individual/household clients, some with families involved in a single case, ensuring timelines, deadlines, and communication are effectively handled. + Proactively identify potential blind spots and areas for improvement within office workflows and case management to help attorneys forecast and address challenges. + Support client interactions, including liaising with predominantly vulnerable populations under humanitarian defense. + Collaborate with a small but dedicated team, to ensure seamless communication and workflow. Requirements: + Experience working in legal settings, especially in immigration or removal defense, is highly preferred. + Strong organizational skills and the ability to balance competing priorities. + Experience with court filing processes, case preparation, and assisting attorneys in client hearings. + Language skills in Spanish are beneficial, given the nature of the clientele. + Flexibility to work in a hybrid capacity, merging remote support with necessary in-person collaboration. If you have a passion for organizational excellence, experience in legal administration, and a desire to make a meaningful difference in clients’ lives, we encourage you to apply! Requirements • A minimum of 2 years of experience as an immigration paralegal, with a focus on family-based immigration and removal defense. • Proficiency in drafting legal documents and preparing materials for hearings and trials. • Familiarity with case management software and tools used in legal practices. • Strong knowledge of immigration law, including visa petitions and asylum processes. • Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple cases and deadlines effectively. • Ability to communicate professionally and empathetically with clients from diverse backgrounds. • Experience supporting litigation efforts, including discovery and trial preparation. • Detail-oriented with the ability to conduct thorough legal research and analysis. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .