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Location: Hybrid opportunity available in our Albany, NY; New York City, NY; and Boston, MA offices. Do you have paralegal experience? Are you looking for work that has PURPOSE and the ability to change lives? Role 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. Qualifications 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 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 activity records 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 the case management system. Success Criteria 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 1,400 billable hours annually. Be comfortable working in the office every day, with the potential to work a hybrid schedule after training. Anticipated Weekly Schedules Albany and New York City, NY: 40 hours/week Boston, Massachusetts: 35 hours/week Salary Ranges Albany, NY: $31.25 – $40.87/hour New York City, NY: $36.06 – $45.67/hour Harris Beach Murtha is committed to an inclusive environment and welcomes applications from diverse candidates, including those with military experience. Harris Beach Murtha Cullina PLLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity Statement: The firm’s policy prohibiting unlawful discrimination applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, placement, assignment of duties, training, promotion, compensation & benefits and termination. It is the policy that all applicants and employees enjoy a positive, respectful, and productive work environment, free from behavior, actions or language constituting unlawful harassment. Discrimination or harassment of any kind based on race or color, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, military status, genetic predisposition, carrier status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, creed, domestic violence victim status, or any other protected status is strictly prohibited. Harris Beach Murtha complies with the provisions of the Human Rights Law and all other State and Federal statutory and constitutional non‑discrimination provisions, including non‑discrimination based on prior criminal conviction and prior arrest. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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