Immigration paralegal vs legal assistant

Differences between immigration paralegal and legal assistant duties and responsibilities

Immigration paralegal example responsibilities.

• Manage caseload utilizing INSZoom software.
• Manage large volume of documents, enabling attorneys to easily identify key documents that are critical for mediation and arbitration.
• Prepare training materials for H-1B visas and permanent labor certification.
• Write and prepare all arguments in re: to RFE's.
• Provide notary services to clients.
• Interview clients to complete form interrogatories.
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Legal assistant example responsibilities.

• Complete accounting and payroll functions.- gather and process client documents.- manage daily operations of office.
• Manage document production with various internal departments for response to DCAA investigations and third party subpoenas.
• Assist patent attorneys by managing invention disclosure documentation and relate correspondence with outside counsel and USPTO.
• Relocate temporarily to Chicago, Illinois to facilitate and manage electronic discovery exchange in preparation for arbitration.
• Perform administrative tasks for managing partner and trial attorney at a medical malpractice litigation firm including daily transcription and stenography.
• Gather and prepare documents for binders/notebooks for depositions, arbitration, hearings/trial; manage incoming document production mostly for litigation purposes.
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