What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal I (IV) position at ERICKSON IMMIGRATION GROUP?
Paralegal I (IV)
Erickson Immigration Group has a career opportunity for an experienced Paralegal (IV) to join our expanding team in a fully remote or hybrid capacity. EIG offers a competitive salary, excellent employee benefits, and ample opportunity for professional growth.
Primary Responsibilities:
- 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:
- 1-3 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:
- 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
Salary : $55,000 - $65,000