Associate Attorney

ERICKSON IMMIGRATION GROUP•Arlington, VA

5d•$110,000 - $130,000•Remote

About The Position

Erickson Immigration Group has a career opportunity for an experienced Business Immigration Associate Attorney (Labs) to join our expanding team in a fully remote capacity. EIG offers a competitive salary, excellent employee benefits, and ample opportunity for professional growth.

Requirements

3+ years of business immigration attorney work experience, ideally handling a large volume of L-1 visas
U.S. Juris Doctor degree (J.D.)
Member of a state bar and in good standing with the associated state bar association
Ability to manage complex case strategies with company contacts and clients.
Proven record of meeting SLAs for case preparation and client communication.
Possess exceptional attention to detail to ensure accurate visa filings.
Understanding of nuanced and complex immigration law concepts.
Solid understanding of case management systems.
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, and Outlook.
Solid understanding of case management systems

Responsibilities

Maintain ownership and ultimate responsibility for a full docket of employment-based nonimmigrant visa (NIV) cases at a time.
Manage and prepare O-1 visas, L-1 visas, and other writing intensive employment-based nonimmigrant and immigrant visas (NIW, EB-1s)
Ensure that Paralegals draft, organize, and file immigration documentation in a thorough and timely manner.
Utilize high-level business immigration law knowledge and precise attention to detail to ensure the team produces error-free legal work.
Research and analyze the law on complex immigration issues.
Synthesize legal research and analyses into written memoranda or briefs and perform case work
Identify potential immigration issues and develop strategies to address them.
Conduct and participate in client meetings and calls.
Handles client relations issues as needed.

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Mental Health Days
Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Paid Holidays
Bereavement Leave
Jury Duty Leave
Affordable Medical/Rx, Dental, and Vision plans
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