Paralegal - Immigration

About the 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. The ideal candidate should have 3+ years of Business Immigration paralegal experience, a Bachelor’s Degree in a field emphasizing writing or communication, and superior writing/editing skills.

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.

Requirements

The Immigration Paralegal must have:

• 3+ years of Business Immigration paralegal experience.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in a field emphasizing writing or communication.
• Experience in business and family-based immigration (preferred).
• 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.

Qualifications

The Immigration Paralegal should possess:

• The ability to effectively multi-task, meet deadlines, and provide solutions in a fast-paced office setting.
• 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.

Skills

The Immigration Paralegal should have:

• Effective communication skills.
• Research and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Time management and organization skills.

Benefits

The firm offers:

• Salary ranges from $31.25 - $40.87/hour in Albany, NY to $36.06 - $45.67/hour in New York City, NY based on relevant experience, geographic location, and scheduled weekly hours.
• Hybrid schedule available after training.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

Pay

The salary range for the Immigration Paralegal role varies based on relevant experience, geographic location, and scheduled weekly hours.

Schedule

The Immigration Paralegal can work a hybrid schedule after training, with anticipated weekly schedules of 40 hours/week in Albany and New York City, NY and 35 hours/week in Boston, Massachusetts.