Paralegal I (NIV)

Erickson Immigration Group (EIG), is a full-service, premium business immigration law firm located in Arlington, VA. 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 join our team at our headquarters office located in Arlington, VA. This is a hybrid position, requiring in-office presence three days a week.  

Primary Responsibilities: 

• With a high-volume caseload, prepare and file petitions and applications, for employment-based non-immigrant visas, including (but not limited to) H-1B, TN, E-3, L1, O-1, and associated dependent filings. 

• Compile and analyze case facts, drafts correspondence, and maintain and organize client documentation. 

• Review documentation to determine facts and information. 

• Maintain direct contact with multiple Attorneys, Foreign National clients, and in-house Global Mobility Managers. 

• Report to Attorneys, Case Managers, and/or other relevant leaders. 

 Qualification Requirements: 

• 1-3 years of professional working experience as a paralegal preparing employment-based non-immigrant visas. 

• NIV writing experience preferred. 

• Strong organizational & time management skills and ability to prioritize. 

• Ability to generate work products 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, Litify(Salesforce), LawLogix and other document management systems. 

Benefits: 

• Firm-provided parking and metro allowance 

• Casual Work Attire 

• Paid Time Off, Mental Health Days, Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave, and Jury Duty Leave 

• Affordable Medical/Rx, Dental, and Vision 

• Firm-provided Short- and Long-Term Disability and Group Life/AD&D insurance 

• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the costs of dependent care and/or healthcare expenses 

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, with generous employer match 

• Employee Referral Program 

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.