Associate Attorney - Immigration

Harris Beach Murtha • Boston, MA

15h • $145,000 - $185,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Military experience welcome

Responsibilities

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree