Paralegal I

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 in a hybrid capacity (3 days onsite, 2 days remote).   

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, and associated dependent filings.
• Prepare and process O-1 and EB-1 petitions
• 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, 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