Legal Assistant

# Legal Assistant Arlington, VA 22203## Overview Salary Range $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 Salary/year## Description
** Legal Assistant
** Erickson 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.
**** Responsibilities
* ** Assure 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.
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* 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 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 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)