Paralegal Immigration

New York City, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Location: New York NY (hybrid opportunity)Do you have paralegal experience Are you looking for work that hasPURPOSE and the ability to change lives Harris Beach Murthas New York City office 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:Legal experience required Paralegal experience preferred A Bachelors Degree in a field emphasizing writing or communicationExperience in business and family-based immigration (preferred not required)Superior writing/editing skills for complex support letters and strong written and oral communication skills Please submit a writing sample with your job application Experience with MS Office and expertise with computer assisted legal resourcesThe ability to manage multiple high-volume priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a professional cooperative positive and flexible attitudeThe 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 client to provide comprehensive immigration servicesCompile and maintain records of immigration filings other documentation and records of activity on behalf of clientsReview immigration regulations and be able to apply them to various case scenariosPerform research using all available immigration research tools including government agencies websitesWrite detailed and complex supporting argumentationEnter case information into case management systemHarris 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 firms core values: integrity respect accountability ingenuity teamwork and inclusion and engagementEnjoy working with diverse personalities within various levels of the firmComplete a minimum 1400 billable hours annuallyAre comfortable working in the office every day with the potential to work a hybrid schedule after trainingSalary information below will vary depending upon relevant experience for the position geographic locations and weekly hours schedule. The anticipated weekly schedule for the Paralegal in New York City is 40 hours per 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 to inquire about potential collaboration for this 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.