Legal Assistant

Erickson Immigration Group; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual work attire

Paid time off

Mental health days

Parental leave

Holidays

Bereavement leave

Jury duty leave

Affordable medical/Rx

Dental and vision plans

Monthly parking subsidy

Commuting subsidy

Disability and life insurance

HSA and FSA options

401(k) with employer match

Employee referral program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Erickson Immigration Group in Arlington, VA seeks a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support our business immigration team. This fully onsite role provides exposure to non-immigrant and immigrant petitions, case management, and collaboration with paralegals and attorneys.

You will manage mailings, scans, filings, deadlines, and client communication while maintaining accurate records and contributing to process improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Experience with document scanning and data entry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Google Docs.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and balance competing demands and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong time management and prioritization skills while supporting multiple tasks.
• Very strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Extensive file and document management experience.
• Interest in expanding knowledge in casework preparation.
• Demonstrate flexibility and initiative; be a team player and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Assure all mailings are accounted for and updated in the case management system.
• Utilize web-based case management system and database.
• Scan, file, mail, and maintain physical files and supporting documents.
• Open or close records/cases and maintain records as requested.
• Create PAFs and withdrawals and scan/file petitions.
• Meet deadlines and communicate case progress to supervisor.
• Follow up with clients for outstanding documentation.
• Maintain client contact information and status reports.
• Learn procedural requirements for non-immigrant and immigrant petitions.
• Work with Paralegals and Attorneys across departments; monitor internal systems.

Skills

MS Office

Excel

Google Docs

Data entry

Document management

Time management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Legal AssistantErickson Immigration Group (EIG), is a full-service, premium business immigration law firm. 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 Legal Assistant to join our team in our headquarters office located in Arlington, VA. This is a fully onsite position.ResponsibilitiesAssure all mailings are accounted for and accurately updated in the case management system and databases.Utilize web-based immigration case management system and database continuously and accurately.Scan, file, mail, and maintain physical files and supporting documentation.Open or close records/cases in the case management system; maintain all records as requested by the supervisor.Create PAFs and withdrawals in addition to scanning and filing petitions.Meet assigned deadlines and communicate case progress/status/issues to supervisor.Follow up with clients for outstanding documentation.Maintain client contact information.Update and manage status reports.Build knowledge of Firm and client processes.Learn procedural and processing requirements for various types of non-immigrant and immigrant visa petitions and applications (such as drafting and assembling non-immigrant and immigrant petitions and applications).Work closely with Paralegals and Attorneys across multiple departments within the firm and your own team.Monitor internal systems to ensure immediate processing and high-level customer service standards.Contribute to the development of the firm’s processes to simplify work, standardize procedures, and help the team operate more efficiently and effectively.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experienceExperience with document scanning and data entryProficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Google DocsDemonstrated ability to prioritize and balance competing demands and meet deadlines in a fast-paced high volume professional services environment.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to communicate effectively at all levels in person, by phone and by email.Proven experience in handling multiple deliverables efficiently, with strong time management and prioritization skills while supporting various tasks simultaneously.Very strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail.Extensive file and document management experience.Show interest in expanding knowledge and responsibilities in casework preparation.Demonstrate flexibility and initiative regarding assignments for self and team.Must be a team player as well as self-motivated and committed to excellence in the workplace.Benefits:Casual work attirePaid time off, mental health days, parental leave, holidays, bereavement leave, and jury duty leaveAffordable medical/Rx, dental, and vision plansMonthly parking and commuting subsidyFirm-provided short-term and long-term disability and group life/AD&D insuranceHealth Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matchEmployee referral programEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)