Masuda Funai is seeking a Legal Assistant to work in our Schaumburg office starting in June. As a vital member of our firm’s Immigration Practice Group, this position will provide high-level secretarial and administrative support to assigned attorneys and paralegals.

Position starts in June.
Location: 200 N Martingale Road in Schaumburg, IL
Schedule: Hybrid - 3 set days in office
Salary: $46,500 per year plus annual bonus

Responsibilities

• Type immigration correspondence and other legal documents, including letters, memoranda, forms, and notes from dictation or written drafts
• Proofread documents for formatting, punctuation and consistency
• Perform new client/matter intake, conflicts and records intake processes
• File, photocopy, and pend files as assigned by an attorney or paralegal
• Maintain existing client files by filing all client-related correspondence, updating all internal systems, and entering data into immigration software
• Serve as back-up to other team members, as needed

Qualifications

• Ability to write supporting documents, reports and business correspondence
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Excellent business writing, editing and proofreading skills
• Strong organization, document management and prioritization skills
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to multi-task
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Additional Information:

• Hybrid schedule - 3 days in office
• Full-time, non-exempt position
• Monday to Friday, 9a to 5p, with 1 hour for lunch; occasional overtime expected
• Complimentary membership to onsite fitness center
• 8 paid holidays
• Remote work stipend for technology, home office and incidentals
• Generous 401(k) profit sharing plan and personal financial advisor
• Flexible spending accounts for medical, dependent care, and commuter benefits
• Premium medical insurance plans through BCBSIL
• Complimentary Basic Life, AD&D and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Complimentary Identity Protection
• Optional Vision, Dental, Voluntary Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Short-term Disability, and Pet Insurance

About Us:

Since its founding in 1929, Masuda Funai has focused its practice on successfully representing international and domestic companies entering, operating and expanding in the United States. With offices in Chicago, Schaumburg and Los Angeles, the firm assists clients in every aspect of business, including establishing, acquiring, financing and selling operations and facilities; transferring overseas employees to the U.S.; providing employment and benefits counseling; structuring the distribution and sale of products throughout the U.S.; and delivering commercial and patent litigation services.

The firm’s clients, many of which have been represented by the firm for decades, span many industries and technologies. In everything we do, we focus on providing timely and highly customized services that fit our clients’ needs.

To learn more, visit https://www.masudafunai.com.

Masuda Funai is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting a diverse workplace.