Legal Assistant

Law Offices of Akere & Akere, P.C. is seeking a proactive, highly organized Legal Assistant to join its collaborative Dallas, Texas office. This full-time, in-person role supports a mixed immigration caseload through shared case assignments and regular client communication. The position works directly with attorneys on case preparation, legal documentation, client intake, and case management. The role is based at the Empire Central Dr. office in Dallas, TX 75235, offers $20.00–$23.00 per hour, and includes dental insurance, life insurance, paid time off, and a retirement plan. Professional growth opportunities include paralegal advancement, immigration law training, and expanded case responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare immigration cases and support attorneys with ongoing casework.
• Draft and review legal documents, immigration forms, and correspondence.
• Process forms accurately and organize supporting documentation.
• Track deadlines and case timelines to support timely filings and compliance.
• Conduct client intake and maintain accurate case information.
• Manage shared case assignments and update case management records.
• Organize confidential legal files and document materials.
• Schedule appointments and communicate regularly with clients, attorneys, and other parties.
• Bilingual Spanish
• Maintaining client files, drafting correspondence and standard documents, reviewing documents, and maintaining case filings and databases.
• Answering the telephone, meeting with and engaging clients, and efficiently reviewing and responding to client inquiries.
• Works with clients to obtain the documents and information needed to prepare applications, drafts support statements, and organizes documentation for filing, files, and monitors applications with the appropriate government agencies.
• Filing documents in State and Federal courts and the in-house database (E-filing).
• General client intake, client collection calls, and general office duties for a small law firm.

Required Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and shared case assignments.
• High attention to detail and commitment to confidentiality.
• Ability to work full-time, Monday through Friday, in person at the Dallas office.

Preferred Qualifications

• One or more years of experience in legal assistance.
• Associate degree in Paralegal Studies or a related field.
• Experience with legal research, immigration forms, and legal document preparation.
• Experience using case management software, Microsoft Office, and document management systems.
• Strong deadline management, written communication, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Interest in immigration law training, paralegal advancement, and expanded case responsibilities.