Location: Open to all Harris Beach Murtha offices (Albany, Buffalo, Ithaca, Long Island (Uniondale), NYC, Rochester, Syracuse and White Plains, NY; Boston, MA; Bantam, Hartford, New Haven and Stamford, CT) for a hybrid opportunity.
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. You will THRIVE in this role if you have:
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
The Immigration Paralegal is responsible for preparing 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. Do you have the DRIVE and DESIRE to:
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 be able to 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
Harris Beach Murtha recognizes everyone has a right to be included. You will be successful in your career at the firm if you:
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
Are comfortable working in the office every day, with the potential to work a hybrid schedule after training
Salary information below will vary based on relevant experience, geographic location, and scheduled weekly hours.
Anticipated weekly schedules:
Albany, Buffalo, Long Island (Uniondale), New York City, and White Plains, NY: 40 hours/week
Ithaca, Rochester, and Syracuse, NY: 38.75 hours/week
Massachusetts and Connecticut: 35 hours/week
Salary ranges:
Albany and Buffalo, NY: $31.25 - $40.87/hour
Ithaca, Rochester and Syracuse, NY: $32.26 - $42.18/hour
White Plains and Long Island (Uniondale), NY: $33.65 - $43.27/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 resumes@harrisbeachmurtha.com to inquire about potential collaboration for this position.
Harris Beach Murtha is committed to an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from diverse candidates with varied background and skills, including military experience. Harris Beach Murtha Cullina PLLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Harris Beach Murtha is more than a law firm. We are a strategic partner dedicated to providing legal services that align with your business goals and spur success. We are a one-stop shop for problem solving – a mid-size firm with full-service capabilities that help your business navigate legal challenges and manage day-to-day operations. Skillful legal representation often makes the difference in business growth and prosperity.
A forward-thinking and innovative partner with the benefit of more than 250 years of combined history, our New York roots reach back to 1856, and we have had ties to New England since 1936. We are a regional heavyweight firm with more than 275 attorneys across 17 offices in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey and New York.
The Northeast Corridor is a major driver of our nation’s economy, and, with boots on the ground and deep experience, we understand its complex regulatory, governmental, political and cultural environments. We are equipped to help clients – especially new and emerging businesses – successfully navigate those landscapes. That is a true differentiator for our clients. But, make no mistake, we are not limited by geography, time zones ...or language. We have a Northeast presence with global reach and boldly embrace the unique challenges of regional, national and international law.
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Our growth mindset is an integral part of our business strategy. Our strongest investments are in our people and the tools and technology they need to deliver high-quality services that meet client goals, save time and help drive positive bottom-line results. We are equipped and prepared to see your vision through.
Our strong culture and well-deserved reputation for excellence were developed over many years. Our core set of values and beliefs – collaboration, inclusion, ingenuity, respect, integrity and commitment – shape the behavior of our organization and its people. It defines who we are and where we are going. We are passionate about lifting up – our people, our clients, our community.
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Our goal is to answer your most difficult questions and complex legal and business challenges with innovative, customized solutions. We are more than attorneys. We are counselors in the truest sense of the word, working to understand your needs and collaborating for efficient answers that produce the desired results. We are client-focused and committed to thinking big, pursuing excellence and exceeding expectations.
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