Immigration Attorney
Rochester or Buffalo, or Albany NY
Harter Secrest & Emery LLP
Harter Secrest & Emery LLP, a top-ranked 125+ lawyer firm in upstate New York, is seeking
an attorney to join our national business immigration practice in the firm’s Rochester or
Buffalo or Albany office. Broad experience in employment-based cases including labor
certifications, EB-1 petitions, nonimmigrant visas petitions and J-1 waiver applications
preferred. Candidates with five to ten years of experience will be considered. Excellent
writing, client service and case management ability required. Enthusiasm for client service
and initiative are essential.
As of this posting, the estimated annual base salary range for this position is $130,000 –
$180,000. Actual base salary will be based upon criteria such as experience, qualifications,
and skill level. We are an EEO Employer.
IMMIGRATION PARALEGAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - Rochester, New York
Harter Secrest & Emery is a full-service law firm founded in 1894, with offices in Rochester,
Buffalo, Albany, Corning, and New York City. With over 125 lawyers, we offer the depth and
breadth of legal talent and experience necessary to achieve exceptional results for our local,
regional, and national clients.
We are seeking a dynamic, experienced candidate to join our law firm as an immigration
paralegal. The successful candidate will be a part of a national immigration practice, which
supports corporate client business groups. This position directly reports to the partners in the
Immigration Practice Group.
Job Responsibilities:
Draft visa petitions and other documents for submission to the U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services, U.S. Department of Labor and U.S. Department of State
Interact with clients from diverse organizations, professions, and cultural backgrounds
Investigate facts, collect and review source documents and materials
Function as a liaison between clients and attorneys
Manage client cases to ensure appropriate actions are taken in a timely manner
Education and Experience Requirements:
Prior immigration paralegal experience strongly preferred; prior paralegal experience and
work involving significant writing will also be considered; writing samples will be requested of
interviewed candidates
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to
indicate ability to be successful in the position
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong attention to detail and skill in proofreading complex documents
Excellent organizational skills; ability to effectively plan work assignments to meet client
needs
Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities
Ability to work independently, yet be an active contributor in a focused work team
Recruiting Information:
Competitive compensation dependent upon education and relevance of prior work
experience
FLSA Classification: Salaried Non-exempt
Salary Range: $55,000-$70,000
Excellent benefit package:
Eligible to accrue 3 weeks of vacation beginning at 1 year of service
Significant employer contribution toward health insurance
Participation in 401(k) plan upon completion of eligibility requirements
EOE
