Paralegal - Immigration

ImmigrationJobs; City of Albany (NY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Immigration Paralegal to join their Albany office. This role offers the chance to assist in preparing nonimmigrant and immigrant visa applications, providing crucial support to both corporate and individual clients. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating superior writing and communication skills while managing multiple priorities. With a commitment to inclusion and diversity, this firm values integrity and teamwork, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the legal field. If you have a passion for immigration law and a desire to help others, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Paralegal experience preferred, with strong writing and communication skills.
• Experience in business and family-based immigration is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nonimmigrant and immigrant visa applications for clients.
• Manage high-volume corporate client accounts and maintain records.

Skills

Legal experience

Writing skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a writing or communication field

Tools

MS Office

Computer assisted legal resources

Case management system

Job description

Harris Beach Murtha formed in 2025 via the combination of Harris Beach PLLC and Murtha Cullina LLP. A forward-thinking and innovative partnership with the benefit of more than 250 years of combined history, Harris Beach Murtha’s New York roots reach back to 1856 and the firm has had ties to New England since 1936. Harris Beach and Murtha Cullina were separately among the country’s top law firms as ranked by The National Law Journal.

Harris Beach Murtha and its subsidiaries have a strong Northeast presence, but a global reach. Clients include Fortune 100 corporations, privately held companies, emerging businesses, public sector entities, tax-exempt organizations and individuals. The firm’s practice areas and industries served span appellate law, business litigation, commercial real estate, construction, corporate, environmental, energy, financial institutions, financial restructuring, government compliance and investigations, health care, immigration, intellectual property, labor and employment, mass torts, medical and life sciences, political law, product liability, public finance, tax, and trusts and estates.

The firm’s lawyers and consultants practice from offices throughout Connecticut in Bantam, Hartford, New Haven and Stamford; New York state in Albany, Buffalo, Ithaca, New York City, Rochester, Saratoga Springs, Syracuse, Long Island and White Plains, as well as in Boston, Massachusetts, Newark, New Jersey and Washington, D.C.

Location: Albany, NY (hybrid remote opportunity)

Do you have paralegal experience? Are you looking for work that has PURPOSE and the ability to change lives?

Harris Beach Murtha’s Albany 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 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 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 of 1400 billable hours annually
• Are comfortable working in the office every day, with the potential to work a hybrid schedule after training

Harris 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 [e-mail] to inquire about potential collaboration for this position.
Harris Beach Murtha is committed to an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from diverse candidates with varied backgrounds and skills, including military experience. Harris Beach Murtha Cullina PLLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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 of Harris Beach Murtha Cullina PLLC that all applicants and employees enjoy a positive, respectful and productive work environment, free from behavior, actions or language constituting unlawful harassment. Accordingly, harassment or discrimination of any kind based on an individual’s 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 legally protected status is strictly prohibited. Harris Beach Murtha complies with the provisions of the Human Rights Law, all other State and Federal statutory and constitutional non-discrimination provisions including non-discrimination on the basis of prior criminal conviction and prior arrest.