Schneck Immigration Law Group

01/10/2022

IMMIGRATION OFFICE SECRETARY POSITION

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provide support to attorneys in the Immigration practice.
2. Upkeep client & office physical files and electronic files using case management software.
3. Organize case documentation, evidence and exhibits for submission.
4. Maintain calendars, enter time records and create / update client matter reports.
5. Answer phones and communicate with clients on a daily basis.
6. Provide billing call support to Business Manager.
7. Perform other administrative and secretarial duties as assigned.
8. Manage office contacts for mailings.
9. Print and send faxes, prepare copies and prepare shipping packets.

Skills and Educational Requirements:
1. Associate and/or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
2. Additional education a plus
3. Proficiency in Spanish required, additional languages a plus
4. Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
5. Experience with Microsoft Word, Google Chrome, Google Mail, Google Calendar
6. Reliability, teamwork, professionalism, and strong sense of confidentiality
7. Ability to exercise sound judgment; courteous and can-do attitude
8. Self-motivated and willing to work under filing deadlines and time constraints when needed
9. Ability to work independently with attention to detail

01/07/2022

RT@USCIS:

On Jan. 1, 1892, 130 years ago this week, Ellis Island officially opened. As the nation’s largest immigration station, an estimated 12 million immigrants passed through its halls before it closed in 1954.

“On Jan. 1, 1892, 130 years ago this week, Ellis Island officially opened. As the nation’s largest immigration station, an estimated 12 million immigrants passed through its halls before it closed in 1954. ”

05/31/2021

Attorneys Abdullah and Schneck Celebrate the Opening of Women and Minority Owned Immigration Law Group

FOR IMMEDITATE RELEASE

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLANIA – Award-winning attorneys Kristen Schneck and Sara Abdullah are excited to announce their joining forces to form the women and minority owned small business law firm - Abdullah and Schneck Immigration Law Group LLC – to serve Pennsylvania in all areas of Immigration Law with offices in Pittsburgh, PA and Muncy, PA.

Their mission is to provide affordable representation and personal case handling to cost-conscious clients and businesses. Both seasoned immigration attorneys want to create a culture of career growth for women, while creating a more diverse and inclusive workspace that better serves the needs of their clients. The move brings together the 2 attorneys and 4 support staff and 2 offices from their current practices – Law Offices of Kristen A Schneck LLC and S. B. Abdullah Law Firm, LLC – an immediate benefit to their existing clientele. This is effective June 1, 2021.

“Changes in the field of immigration law occur daily in this era. No two immigration cases are alike. I am excited for this opportunity to collaborate together full-time, merging our lawyering skills and decades of immigration law experience to the benefit of the clients that we serve.” said Kristen Schneck, who focuses only in immigration law.

“When we discovered that our practice areas are so complementary and we shared a common vision for our client experience, uniting our practices made sense.” said Sara Abdullah, who primarily focuses in immigration law and some areas in family law, specifically filing for uncontested divorce and undertaking name changes.

The last year has been one of immense and rapid change but also a period of growth for our individual businesses. We now look forward to taking it to the next level in unison. Our partnership is definitely precedent setting for our area of law and this region.” said both. The Law Group can fluently communicate in English, Spanish, Arabic, Kurdish, Portuguese, and Hindi, which their clients appreciate.

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About Law Offices of Kristen A Schneck LLC:

Ms. Kristen Schneck formed the immigration law firm of Law Offices of Kristen A. Schneck, LLC in May 2012. Between 2013 and 2019, Ms. Schneck expanded her boutique law firm first to a Partnership and then to a merger with a large national law firm. She re-activated her solo practice in October 2019. Ms. Schneck won the globally recognized Reisman Award for Best New Law Firm in 2020. Ms. Schneck frequently lectures on immigration topics such as "Know Your Rights seminars and appears on media panels and local NPR-affiliated radio stations broadcasts as a knowledgeable source on immigration law. She also advises general practice and criminal defense attorneys on immigration issues.

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About S.B. Abdullah Law Firm, LLC:

Ms. Sara Burhan Abdullah formed the law firm of S.B. Abdullah Law Firm, LLC in October 2015. Ms. Abdullah is deeply experienced in the practice of immigration law and does some work in family law, including obtaining and defending against orders of protections from abuse, undertaking name changes and filing for uncontested divorces. Ms. Abdullah has been an adjunct professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, teaching Arabic for Lawyers since 2012.

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05/18/2021

We have exciting growth news coming June 1, 2021! Stay tuned ...

11/20/2020

Please Share!
https://youtu.be/wahcbmj46oI

Attorney Kristen Schneck's video interview with PrimaFacie CEO Attorney James Betzold

You can listen to it in the background at home or in the car. Kristen was happy to share her background, language skills, how she got started in immigration law and her more recent achievements.

11/13/2020

I am looking forward to my presentation on Immigration Law to Bower Hill Community Church this weekend

10/14/2020

For Immediate Release:
Source: Law Offices of Kristen A Schneck LLC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIWqaBh09e0&feature=youtu.be

Clio, the global leader in cloud-based legal technology, announced today the winners of the fourth annual Reisman Awards. Recipients included Clio customers who have demonstrated law firm excellence and innovation over the last year. The 2020 Reisman Award recipient for Best New Law Firm is Law Offices of Kristen A Schneck LLC.

The 2020 Best New Law Firm award honors a seasoned immigration attorney who has weathered the trials of entrepreneurship and come out on top. After working at a large law firm, Kristen Schneck, broke out on her own to found a firm that focused on creating a culture of career growth for women, while creating a more diverse and inclusive workplace that could better serve the needs of her clients. Now considered a leading voice in Pennsylvania on the topic of Immigration Law, Ms. Schneck has seen great success and has added 3 additional staff and is currently adding a second partner immigration attorney.

“Immigration is a process where you need to have a lot of patience and small victories mean a lot. So, when I can call a client and tell them that their case is approved, it’s extremely rewarding to me and our staff.” said Kristen Schneck, Founding Attorney of Law Offices of Kristen A Schneck LLC. “My first immigration case involved the marriage of my husband and me. Having sat in the position of my clients, has made it for me to be a compassionate attorney who is able to anticipate what the concerns and worries would be of my clients.”

“This year has been one of immense and rapid change, presenting a variety of new challenges. We’re proud to recognize legal professionals who are making a profound impact on the world through their work.” said Jack Newton, CEO and Co-founder of Clio.

Ms. Schneck frequently lectures on immigration topics such as "Know Your Rights seminars and appears on media panels and local NPR-affiliated radio stations broadcasts as a knowledgeable source on immigration law. She also advises general practice and criminal defense attorneys on immigration issues. Recognized as a leader amongst her Western PA immigration attorney peers, Ms. Schneck is contacted daily by other immigration advocates and attorney colleagues for immigration problem-solving advice. Ms. Schneck has a developed a reputation as a champion litigator, advocate and defender of human rights for her clients in the Immigration Court setting and well as with immigration-related Federal Court Litigation.

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About Law Offices of Kristen A Schneck LLC:
Ms. Schneck formed the law firm of Law Offices of Kristen A. Schneck, LLC in May 2012. Between 2013 and 2019, Ms. Schneck expander her boutique law firm to a Partnership and merger with a large national law firm. She re-activated her solo practice in October 2019. Our mission is to provide affordable representation and personal case handling to cost-conscious clients and businesses in all facets of immigration law including family, employment, asylum and deportation matters. In addition to serving the Greater Pittsburgh / Western Pennsylvania / West Virginia area, we also provide immigration legal service for clients in the North Central / North Eastern PA regions. We have offices in Pittsburgh, PA and Muncy, PA.

Learn more at www.schneckimmigrationlaw.com.

See all of our 2020 winners at https://www.clio.com/the-reismans/ Having married an immigrant and gone through the legal immigration process on a personal le...

10/13/2020

Looking forward today to discussing my experience on Law Firm Growth through Adversity . Thank you to Clio Law Software for the opportunity.

More exciting news coming soon:

Know an amazing legal professional? Named after Clio’s very first customer, the Reisman Awards are an annual celebration that recognize the outstanding work being done by our customers. Spread the word! https://www.clio.com/the-reismans/

10/02/2020

Are you a native Spanish speaker or fluent in the language? Are you passionate about helping Immigrants? Law Offices of Kristen A Schneck, LLC is hiring! We are looking to add a Full-Time Office Secretary (Part-Time is a consideration) at our Pittsburgh Office. Please use link below to apply.

https://www.indeed.com/job/spanish-speaking-office-secretary-immigration-law-firm-a5148dfe4d8587df

09/15/2020

Proud to be a woman owned small business with a diverse office staff! Check out our owner's profile: https://www.schneckimmigrationlaw.com/attorney-kristen-schneck.html