Paralegal (Immigration)

Office Location: Albany or Poughkeepsie, NY

Work Schedule:  This role has hybrid flexibility, allowing 2 remote days/week based on business needs. This is a full-time position. Due to client deadlines, overtime may be required and paralegals will receive time and one-half compensation for hours worked above 40 hours in a workweek.

Salary: $55,000-$65,000

We are currently seeking a Paralegal to work in an employment-based Immigration Practice.

The Role:

You will work on employment-based immigration cases such as:

• PERM
• National Interest Waiver and other employment-based green cards
• E2 investor cases
• Other work-based visas such as H1B, TN, O1, and P3

Skills Needed for Success:

• Knowledge/experience in employment-based immigration processes preferred
• Excellent writing and editing skills for complex support letters
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Skilled with Microsoft Office Suite
• Sharp attention to detail while producing large volumes of accurate work in a busy setting

Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in a field emphasizing writing or communication preferred
• Paralegal experience in an employment-based immigration office preferred
• Combination of relevant experience accepted in lieu of degree

Why Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP?

• A generous benefit offering package including:
• Medical
• Dental
• 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing options
• Generous time off package
• Corporate discounts to various businesses
• Opportunities to support and be active in the community
• And more!

In addition to Whiteman Osterman & Hanna’s depth of legal knowledge, we are dedicated to creating a positive and rewarding work environment for all employees – attorneys and staff alike. Our focus has always been to make our Firm, family-friendly. No matter the position at the Firm, Whiteman Osterman & Hanna treats everyone as colleagues rather than subordinates. We hold many events for our employees and their families and have activities in the office throughout the year to help make the work environment more enjoyable.

If this sounds like the right opportunity, we invite you to apply to join our team!

Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals, and in which employment decisions are merit-based and made without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, gender or sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, pregnancy, protected activity, veteran status, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, or any other characteristic protected by law.