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Immigration Paralegal - All Offices

Harris Beach Murtha, White Plains, NY, United States


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.

Role : Harris Beach Murtha is seeking an Immigration Paralegal to assist in the preparation of nonimmigrant and immigrant visa applications for corporate and individual clients.

Requirements

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 but not required)

Superior writing/editing skills for complex support letters; 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, 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 a case‑management system

Qualifications

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, 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

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 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.

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