Associate Attorney (LABS)

Job DetailsJob Location: Arlington, VA 22203Salary Range: $115,000.00 - $125,000.00 Salary/yearAssociate Attorney (LABS)  Erickson Immigration Group has a career opportunity for an experienced Associate Attorney (LABS) to join our expanding team in a fully remote capacity. Primary Responsibilities: Manage a high-volume caseload of U.S. employment-based immigrant and nonimmigrant matters, including but not limited to H-1B, L-1, O-1, EB-1A, EB-1B, EB-1C, NIW, PERM, and related dependent filings. Draft, prepare, review, and finalize intricate, writing-intensive immigration petitions and supporting legal arguments, including O-1, L-1, EB-1A, EB-1B, and EB-1C petitions, ensuring persuasive presentation of facts, evidence, and legal analysis. Prepare sophisticated Responses to Requests for Evidence (RFEs), Notices of Intent to Deny (NOIDs), and other government inquiries, including conducting legal research, developing strategic arguments, and compiling supporting documentation. Assess and evaluate clients' eligibility for employment-based immigration benefits and develop customized case strategies to support successful petition outcomes. Explain nuanced immigration laws, regulations, and procedural requirements to clients and provide strategic guidance on immigration options and risks. Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis to support client matters, case strategy, and emerging immigration issues. Effectively manage client relationships and supervise a team of paralegals supporting high-volume corporate immigration matters. Support clients in immigration program management, compliance, and workforce planning initiatives. Utilize web-based immigration case management systems and databases accurately and consistently to manage case progress and maintain data integrity. Qualification Requirements: 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/or other Document Management Systems.   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)     Qualifications