Paralegal I

Paralegal I

Erickson Immigration Group (EIG), is a full-service, premium business immigration law firm headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. We pride ourselves on a "Perfect Plus" customer experience through trust, honesty, transparency, and availability to our clients. We currently have a career opportunity for a business immigration Paralegal I to join our team in a fully remote capacity.

Primary Responsibilities for the Role:

• With a high-volume caseload, prepares and files petitions and applications, for employment-based immigrant visas, including (but not limited to) PERM applications, I-140 (PERM-based, Extraordinary Ability, and Multinational Manager), N-400, I-90, I-485, I-765, I-131, and associated filings.
• Compiles and analyzes case facts, drafts correspondence, maintains and organizes client documentation.
• Reviews documentation to determine facts and information.
• Maintains direct contact with multiple Attorneys, Foreign National clients, and in-house Global Mobility Managers.
• Reports to Attorneys, Case Managers, and/or other relevant leaders.

Qualification Requirements:

• 3-5 years of professional working experience as a paralegal preparing employment-based immigrant visas
• Strong organizational & time management skills and ability to prioritize.
• Ability to generate work product with considerable accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a focus on delivering exceptional customer service.
• Works independently toward team goals.
• Outstanding case/project management skills.
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal) including actively listening.
• Works well in a team environment.
• Strong team focus that assists to foster a sense of community within the firm.
• Multi-tasking and fulfills daily responsibilities in a fast-paced work environment.
• Accepts and adapts to feedback regarding work performance.
• Fluency of the English language in both written and verbal forms.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications, including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams.
• Proficient in case management systems - VisaTrax, INSZoom, LawLogix and other document management systems.

Benefits:

• Casual work attire
• Paid time off, mental health days, parental leave, holidays, bereavement leave, and jury duty leave
• Affordable medical/Rx, dental, and vision plans
• Monthly parking and commuting subsidy
• Firm-provided short-term and long-term disability and group life/AD&D insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Employee referral program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

EIG is firmly committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity. The Company provides employment opportunity without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any individual’s status in any class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. All aspects of the employment relationship (including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, training, working conditions, compensation, benefits, promotion, discipline, termination, and general treatment during employment) are subject to this policy.