Paralegal - Immigration
About The Position
Harris Beach Murtha’s 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 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 – Please submit a writing sample with your job application 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 The 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 services Compile and maintain records of immigration filings, other documentation, and records of activity on behalf of clients Review immigration regulations and be able to 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 Harris 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 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 Are comfortable working in the office every day, with the potential to work a hybrid schedule after training Salary 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 week.
Requirements
- Legal experience required
- A Bachelor’s Degree in a field emphasizing writing or communication
- 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
- 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 1400 billable hours annually
- Are comfortable working in the office every day, with the potential to work a hybrid schedule after training
Nice To Haves
- Paralegal experience
- Experience in business and family-based immigration
Responsibilities
- Manage high-volume corporate client accounts and work closely with client 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 be able to 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
