Description:
Job Description:Location: Albany, Buffalo, Ithaca, Long Island (Uniondale), NYC, Rochester, Syracuse and White Plains, NY; Boston, MA; Bantam, Hartford, New Haven and Stamford, CT (Hybrid)
Experience Level: 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
About the Role: 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.
The Immigration Associate will have the opportunity to:
- 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
Work Environment and Expectations:
- A hybrid work opportunity in one of Harris Beach Murtha's offices
- Engagement in sophisticated employment‑based immigration work on behalf of a diverse client base
- Minimum annual billable requirement of 1800 hours
Applications are encouraged and desired if you have:
- 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
- Military experience welcome
Salary information below will vary depending upon relevant experience for the position and geographic locations.
Albany, Buffalo, Ithaca, Rochester, Syracuse, NY: $145,000 - $180,000
Long Island (Uniondale) and White Plains, NY: $150,000 - $185,000
New York, NY: $155,000 - $185,000
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 resumes@harrisbeachmurtha.com 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 background and skills, including military experience. Harris Beach Murtha Cullina PLLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
