Beschreibung

WINHELLER is one of the leading legal and tax consulting firms for domestic and global non-profit organizations and foundations. We also advise in wealth and estate planning matters, most notably in cross-border situations. In addition, our commercial, corporate and tax lawyers handle a broad range of international M&A and transactional matters for startups as well as medium-sized businesses with a particular focus on innovative industries and sectors, including crypto assets. We also specialize in U.S. immigration matters. WINHELLER is a member of a strong international network of law firms.

WINHELLER is regularly featured in the JUVE Handbook of Commercial Law Firms as well as in Legal 500 and is among one of azur100's top employers.

We are currently seeking a paralegal to join our U.S. Desk in Frankfurt a.M., Germany.

Your responsibilities:

Generally:
- communicating with German and English speaking clients, including preparing for and following up on telephonic and personal meetings
- professionally and proficiently handling internet, telephonic or email inquiries as well as chats
- assisting attorneys with their matters and caseloads, also on an ad hoc basis
- creating and maintaining case files
- managing caseload under supervision
- recognizing the legal and practical issues associated with the matter and the appropriate action to be taken at each stage
- managing client expectations by discussing deadlines, costs and timing with the client
- ensuring matters are dealt with in a timely manner
- coordinating case work with other specialists, such as translators and proofreaders
- invoicing and billing management
- time- and recordkeeping

As they relate to U.S. immigration work:
- interviewing clients for background information needed to obtain a visa
- drafting and completing petitions and applications, gathering supporting documents for a client’s immigration or visa application, including foreign documentation, and coordinating such paperwork
- legal research on law as related to immigration
- updating clients as to the status of their application

We offer you:
- attractive remuneration commensurate to your qualifications and experience, including bonuses
- a committed, collegial, interdisciplinary team
- a high level of responsibility from the outset, commensurate with your qualifications
- modern offices in a central location in Frankfurt: Tower 185 ("PwC-Tower"; walking distance to Frankfurter Messe and Hauptbahnhof)
- long-term career prospects
- extensive training opportunities

Your profile:
- certification as a U.S. or German paralegal or legal assistant or equivalent qualification(s) or experience
- perfect English and German language skills, preferably native tongue
- independent, diligent and reliable working style, self-motivated, willing to assume responsibility
- open-minded, confident and professional appearance
- service-orientated, entrepreneurial mind-set
- strong communication skills, organizational talent, team player, decisive
- very good working knowledge of MS Office; DATEV skills desirable

Is this the job for you? If so, please contact Dr. Elizabeth Kroeger at: karriere@winheller.com or 069 / 76 75 77 80. Please send your file attachments in PDF format.

We look forward to hearing from you!

WINHELLER Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH
Tower 185, Friedrich-Ebert-Anlage 35-37
60327 Frankfurt am Main
www.winheller.com
T: +49 69 76757780