Staff Attorney

ERICKSON IMMIGRATION GROUP•Arlington, VA

3d•$70,000 - $80,000•Remote

About The Position

Erickson Immigration Group has a career opportunity for an experienced Staff Attorney (NIV) 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

1-3 years of business immigration attorney work experience
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
Understanding of nuanced and complex immigration law concepts.
Ability to review Paralegal work product carefully and promptly
Effective written and verbal communications skills, as appropriate for the needs of the audience (clients, governmental agencies, internal and external resources)
Logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, and approaches to problems
Strong organizational & time management skills, with the 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
Outstanding case/project management skills
Works well in a team 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; and Case Management Systems – Salesforce (Litify), VisaTrax/INS Zoom and other Document Management Systems.

Responsibilities

Manage a high-volume caseload of employment-based non-immigrant visas, including (but not limited to) H-1B, TN, E-3, L1, O-1, and associated dependent filings.
Effectively manage client relationships and supervise a team of paralegals for high-volume clients.
Conduct in-depth legal research to support client requests and projects.
Explain sophisticated immigration concepts and present strategic solutions for clients.
Draft and prepare letters and legal documents, typically based on established precedents.
Assess and evaluate client’s immigrant visa eligibility.
Support clients in immigration program management and compliance.
Utilize web-based immigration case management systems and database continuously and accurately.

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)

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