Temporary Attorney

Temporary Attorney (IV)  

Erickson Immigration Group has a career opportunity for an experienced Temporary Attorney (IV) to join our expanding team in a fully remote capacity. EIG offers a competitive salary, excellent employee benefits, and ample opportunity for professional growth. This is a fully remote role that will last for approximately one month.  

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Conduct first review of PERM applications, I-140s (PERM-based, Extraordinary Ability, and Multinational Manager), and I-148s. 

  
  

• Draft, review and/or revise petitions/applications, PERM Labor Certification audit responses and RFEs for filing with USCIS. 

  
  

• Draft and prepare letters and legal documents, typically based on established precedents. 

  
  

• Assess and evaluate client’s immigrant visa eligibility. 

  
  

• Utilize web-based immigration case management systems and database continuously and accurately. 

  
  

Qualification Requirements: 

• 3-5 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.