Hybrid Legal Intern

Role: Summer Legal Intern

Job Type: Part-Time (10-20 hrs/week)

Location: Hybrid (Remote + Onsite: 1081 S De Anza Blvd, San Jose, CA)

Pay Range: $25 - $30/hr 

About Think Academy:

Think Academy US (www.TheThinkAcademy.com), a 100% owned subsidiary of TAL Education Group (NYSE: TAL), is recently established education technology (Ed-Tech) company to provide K-12 extra-curricular learning services through science and technology. At Think Academy, we provide full cycle service to foster local children’s ability to think critically, to strengthen their logic skills, and to help them fulfill their goals through innovative teaching techniques. We believe Love and Technology can make education better. Each week, more than 6 million students are enrolled in TAL’s online and offline education platform.

About the Job:

We are committed to excellence and continuously striving for growth and success. We are seeking a motivated and talented individual to join our legal team as an In-House Legal Support Intern. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience and contribute to our legal department. We encourage all interested and passionate individuals to apply as soon as possible! 

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare Visa and Immigration Supporting Documents:
  • Collaborate closely with attorneys to compile, review, and organize important visa and immigration documentation. 
  • Assist in drafting and editing visa applications, petitions, and supporting letters, ensuring accuracy as well as compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
  • Coordinate with clients and government agencies to obtain necessary documents and information.
• Organize and Update Case Files: 
  • Establish and maintain case files (electronic and physical formats).
  • Continuously update case files with recent and relevant materials, information, and correspondence.
  • Ensure that all documents are easily accessible and organized for efficient retrieval.
• Submit Internal Processings to Advance Case Status:
  
  • Initiate and manage internal processes that facilitate the progression of visa and immigration cases. 
  • Monitor deadlines and requirements, ensuring all filings and submissions are timely and accurately prepared. 
  • Maintain a comprehensive calendar system to track key dates and appointments for each case.
• Other Administrative Tasks as Required:
  • Support attorneys and legal staff with various administrative duties; such as, scheduling meetings, answering phone calls, and managing emails.
  • Assist in maintaining client databases and ensuring data accuracy.
  • Conduct legal research and gather relevant information as needed for case preparation. 
  • Contribute to the efficiency and productivity of the legal team by performing tasks and projects as required. 

Job Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree preferably in Pre-Law or related field (candidates in the early stages of law school are encouraged to apply). 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with fluency in Mandarin and English as working languages.
• Knowledge of immigration and visa procedures is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Think Academy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.