Showing, one job listing at a time, how toxic a JD is on the job market. Please don't go to law school.

Friday, September 19, 2014

Legal Assistant/Paralegal (Must Read, Write, Speak Chinese) (West Los Angeles)

[Ed.-- Another ad in which (i) a college degree is preferred, but not required and (ii) absolutely no JD's-LLM's are accepted.  Is there any other degree so toxic that its negative value is higher than the positive value of finishing college?] 

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/lgl/4643694799.html


Busy, high-volume immigration law firm is looking for an experienced immigration legal assistant/Paralegal. Will mainly work on business immigration matters such as EB5.

REQUIREMENTS:
1. Must have 6 month to 1 year experience in business immigration and be motivated and mastered at multitasking; have knowledge of immigration forms and e filing
2. Must read, write, speak Chinese and understand Chinese business and legal documents
3. Excellent English writing skills
4. Accuracy, attention to detail and excellent proofreading skills; must have the ability to write and translate documents accurately with correct English writing style.
5. Excellent organizational skills (document organization, preparation, mailing, etc.)
6. Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, online search
7. Type at least 55 WPM
8. Plan to stay in the position long-term to develop a career of immigration paralegal
9. Employment authorization (work permit) in the U.S. required
10. US Bachelor's degree preferred. NO J.D.s or LLMs accepted at this time

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
1. E-mail your resume
2. Please indicate in the subject line whether you know Chinese: "Craigslist -- Legal Asst/Translator Position (Knowledge of Chinese)"

There will be a six-month probation period.

Salary: $35,000-$40,000 per year depending upon experience including bonus. Plus health insurance and Parking

The law firm is located in a beautiful building at the intersection of Bundy Drive and Wilshire Boulevard in West Los Angeles, a couple of miles from the beach, at 12121 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 600, Los Angeles, CA 90025.

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