Associate Attorney - Immigration
Murtha Cullina LLP, Buffalo, NY, United States
Location
Location:
Albany, Buffalo, Ithaca, Long Island (Uniondale), NYC, Rochester, Syracuse and White Plains, NY; Boston, MA; Bantam, Hartford, New Haven and Stamford, CT (Hybrid)
Experience Level
Experience Level:
4+ years of employment‑based immigration filings, including H‑1B, L‑1, TN, E‑1/E‑2, O‑1, PERM, I‑140, and I‑485 matters
About the Role
About the Role:
Harris Beach Murtha is seeking an associate to join its collaborative Immigration team. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced immigration practitioners across offices and practice areas, advising and representing corporate and individual clients on a broad range of employment‑based and family‑based immigration matters. The work is fast‑paced, detail‑oriented, and client‑focused, providing hands‑on responsibility for preparing and managing complex immigration filings from initial strategy through adjudication before government agencies.
The Immigration Associate will have the opportunity to
Prepare a wide variety of business‑based nonimmigrant petitions, including H‑1B, L‑1, TN, E, and O‑1 filings
Prepare immigrant visa petitions, including PERM labor certifications and EB‑1, NIW, EB‑2, and EB‑3 classifications
Assist healthcare clients with Schedule A Nurse petitions, J‑1 waiver applications, and related immigration matters
Advise clients on Form I‑9 compliance and E‑Verify issues
Directly represent clients before U.S. government agencies
Review and approve immigration petitions, applications, and supporting evidence prior to submission
Collaborate with partners and colleagues to provide timely, strategic, and practical immigration counsel
Maintain regular communication with clients to ensure they are informed of case progress and developments
Work Environment and Expectations
A hybrid work opportunity in one of Harris Beach Murtha’s offices
Engagement in sophisticated employment‑based immigration work on behalf of a diverse client base
Minimum annual billable requirement of 1800 hours
Applications are encouraged and desired if you have
Admission to the New York, Connecticut and/or Massachusetts bar, or eligible for admission via exam or reciprocity
Juris Doctor from an ABA‑accredited law school
Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills
The ability to function effectively in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
Demonstrated ability to rapidly absorb and analyze new information
A high level of professionalism, conscientiousness, and responsibility
A positive, flexible, and cooperative attitude
Military experience welcome
Salary information
Albany, Buffalo, Ithaca, Rochester, Syracuse, NY: $145,000 - $180,000
Long Island (Uniondale) and White Plains, NY: $150,000 - $185,000
New York, NY: $155,000 - $185,000
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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Location:
Albany, Buffalo, Ithaca, Long Island (Uniondale), NYC, Rochester, Syracuse and White Plains, NY; Boston, MA; Bantam, Hartford, New Haven and Stamford, CT (Hybrid)
Experience Level
Experience Level:
4+ years of employment‑based immigration filings, including H‑1B, L‑1, TN, E‑1/E‑2, O‑1, PERM, I‑140, and I‑485 matters
About the Role
About the Role:
Harris Beach Murtha is seeking an associate to join its collaborative Immigration team. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced immigration practitioners across offices and practice areas, advising and representing corporate and individual clients on a broad range of employment‑based and family‑based immigration matters. The work is fast‑paced, detail‑oriented, and client‑focused, providing hands‑on responsibility for preparing and managing complex immigration filings from initial strategy through adjudication before government agencies.
The Immigration Associate will have the opportunity to
Prepare a wide variety of business‑based nonimmigrant petitions, including H‑1B, L‑1, TN, E, and O‑1 filings
Prepare immigrant visa petitions, including PERM labor certifications and EB‑1, NIW, EB‑2, and EB‑3 classifications
Assist healthcare clients with Schedule A Nurse petitions, J‑1 waiver applications, and related immigration matters
Advise clients on Form I‑9 compliance and E‑Verify issues
Directly represent clients before U.S. government agencies
Review and approve immigration petitions, applications, and supporting evidence prior to submission
Collaborate with partners and colleagues to provide timely, strategic, and practical immigration counsel
Maintain regular communication with clients to ensure they are informed of case progress and developments
Work Environment and Expectations
A hybrid work opportunity in one of Harris Beach Murtha’s offices
Engagement in sophisticated employment‑based immigration work on behalf of a diverse client base
Minimum annual billable requirement of 1800 hours
Applications are encouraged and desired if you have
Admission to the New York, Connecticut and/or Massachusetts bar, or eligible for admission via exam or reciprocity
Juris Doctor from an ABA‑accredited law school
Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills
The ability to function effectively in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
Demonstrated ability to rapidly absorb and analyze new information
A high level of professionalism, conscientiousness, and responsibility
A positive, flexible, and cooperative attitude
Military experience welcome
Salary information
Albany, Buffalo, Ithaca, Rochester, Syracuse, NY: $145,000 - $180,000
Long Island (Uniondale) and White Plains, NY: $150,000 - $185,000
New York, NY: $155,000 - $185,000
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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