Paralegal - Immigration

Location: Hybrid opportunity available in our Albany, NY; New York City, NY; and Boston, MA offices. Do you have paralegal experience? Are you looking for work that has purpose and the ability to change lives? Harris Beach Murtha is in search of an Immigration Paralegal to assist in the preparation of nonimmigrant and immigrant visa applications for corporate and individual clients. Qualifications 3+ years of Business Immigration paralegal experience required A Bachelor’s Degree in a field emphasizing writing or communication Experience in business and family-based immigration (preferred not required) Superior writing/editing skills for complex support letters and strong written and oral communication skills Experience with MS Office and expertise with computer assisted legal resources The ability to manage multiple high-volume priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a professional, cooperative, positive and flexible attitude Responsibilities Prepare a wide variety of business-based nonimmigrant (H-1B, L-1, TN, E, and O-1) and immigrant (employment and family-based) petitions, including forms preparation and supporting documentation. Manage high-volume corporate client accounts and work closely with clients to provide comprehensive immigration services. Compile and maintain records of immigration filings, other documentation, and records of activity on behalf of clients. Review immigration regulations and apply them to various case scenarios. Perform research using all available immigration research tools, including government agencies’ websites. Write detailed and complex supporting argumentation. Enter case information into case management system. Success Criteria Exhibit the ability to effectively multi-task, meet deadlines, and provide solutions in a fast-paced office setting. Demonstrate good organizational skills for prioritizing workload. Believe in the firm’s core values: integrity, respect, accountability, ingenuity, teamwork, and inclusion and engagement. Enjoy working with diverse personalities within various levels of the firm. Complete a minimum 1400 billable hours annually. Be comfortable working in the office every day, with the potential to work a hybrid schedule after training. Schedule and Compensation Anticipated weekly schedules: Albany and New York City, NY: 40 hours/week Boston, Massachusetts: 35 hours/week Salary ranges: Albany, NY: $31.25 - $40.87/hour New York City, NY: $36.06 - $45.67/hour Harris Beach Murtha is not accepting candidate submissions from recruiting agencies for this position during the first two weeks after posting. Following this period, agencies with an active fee agreement with the firm may reach out to our internal recruitment team at View email address on click.appcast.io to inquire about potential collaboration for this position. Harris Beach Murtha is committed to an inclusive environment and welcomes applications from diverse candidates with varied backgrounds and skills, including military experience. Harris Beach Murtha Cullina PLLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr