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Corporate Paralegal roles in the U.S. qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in legal studies, paralegal studies, or a related field. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, so Australian nationals can apply year-round as soon as they have a job offer.
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Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Corporate ECG and Capital Markets Senior Paralegal is an integral part of Latham’s Legal Professional and Paralegal team. This role will be responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of emerging company clients, including startups and venture-backed businesses, as well as liaising effectively with clients, investors, other stakeholders, internal teams, and third parties to efficiently deliver a top-tier work product. This role will be located in our Washington, D.C. office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.
Responsibilities:
- Completing work promptly, with exceptional attention to detail while working in a fast-paced environment
- Preparing and reviewing legal documents, including incorporation documents, investor agreements, and transaction/financing documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance
- Assisting with all areas of transactional work, such as stock financings, by maintaining, researching, and analyzing corporate records and capitalization tables, transaction checklists, document and deliverable trackers, closing documents and certificates, and reviewing and finalizing closing documents for execution
- Onboarding records for new clients, including organizing, reviewing, and summarizing all corporate and transactional documents and capitalization tables to ensure seamless integration
- Creating, managing, and maintaining a variety of equity platforms such as Carta, Pulley, JPM, and Shareworks
- Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Demonstrate thorough knowledge of state corporation laws and federal and state securities laws and regulations
- Possess intermediate to advanced skills in research involving federal, state, and local government agencies, regulatory agencies, and corporate service company websites
- Display strong organizational and project management skills
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- A signed declaration if located in a California office, or a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program, preferably
- A minimum of six (6) years of related law firm experience as a paralegal
- ECG and Capital Markets experience
BENEFITS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:
- Healthcare, life and disability insurance
- A generous 401k plan
- At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
- Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
- Professional development programs
- Employee discounts
- Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff
Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.
Please click here to review your rights under U.S. employment laws.
PAY RANGE:
- Pay Range: USD $140,000.00 - USD $150,000.00 /Yr.
ABOUT LATHAM & WATKINS:
Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Corporate ECG and Capital Markets Senior Paralegal is an integral part of Latham’s Legal Professional and Paralegal team. This role will be responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of emerging company clients, including startups and venture-backed businesses, as well as liaising effectively with clients, investors, other stakeholders, internal teams, and third parties to efficiently deliver a top-tier work product. This role will be located in our Washington, D.C. office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.
Responsibilities:
- Completing work promptly, with exceptional attention to detail while working in a fast-paced environment
- Preparing and reviewing legal documents, including incorporation documents, investor agreements, and transaction/financing documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance
- Assisting with all areas of transactional work, such as stock financings, by maintaining, researching, and analyzing corporate records and capitalization tables, transaction checklists, document and deliverable trackers, closing documents and certificates, and reviewing and finalizing closing documents for execution
- Onboarding records for new clients, including organizing, reviewing, and summarizing all corporate and transactional documents and capitalization tables to ensure seamless integration
- Creating, managing, and maintaining a variety of equity platforms such as Carta, Pulley, JPM, and Shareworks
- Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Demonstrate thorough knowledge of state corporation laws and federal and state securities laws and regulations
- Possess intermediate to advanced skills in research involving federal, state, and local government agencies, regulatory agencies, and corporate service company websites
- Display strong organizational and project management skills
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- A signed declaration if located in a California office, or a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program, preferably
- A minimum of six (6) years of related law firm experience as a paralegal
- ECG and Capital Markets experience
BENEFITS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:
- Healthcare, life and disability insurance
- A generous 401k plan
- At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
- Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
- Professional development programs
- Employee discounts
- Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff
Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.
Please click here to review your rights under U.S. employment laws.
PAY RANGE:
- Pay Range: USD $140,000.00 - USD $150,000.00 /Yr.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Corporate Paralegal
Frame your Australian credentials correctly
A three-year Australian bachelor's degree in legal studies or paralegal studies satisfies the E-3 visa specialty occupation requirement. Confirm your transcript shows a field-specific degree, not a general arts degree with legal electives, before applying.
Target law firms with established LCA filings
U.S. law firms that have sponsored foreign workers before have HR teams familiar with the LCA process. Search DOL disclosure data to identify firms that have filed LCAs for paralegal roles in your target city.
Address specialty occupation in your cover letter
USCIS scrutinizes whether corporate paralegal roles require a specific degree, not just any bachelor's. Your cover letter should explain how your legal studies degree directly supports the role's responsibilities, not just that you hold a degree.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service end-to-end
Once you have an offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork from start to consulate appointment. Paralegal roles sometimes draw specialty occupation questions, and having a dedicated expert manage the filing reduces that risk.
Clarify E-3 timelines before your offer deadline
The DOL typically certifies an LCA within seven business days, and consulate appointments at Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth can often be scheduled within weeks. Knowing this timeline lets you negotiate a realistic start date with the employer.
Confirm the employer understands E-3 responsibilities
Some U.S. firms assume all foreign national hiring involves the H-1B lottery and decline before exploring alternatives. Explain that the E-3 requires only an LCA filing and a consulate appointment, with no lottery and no multi-month USCIS wait.
E-3 Visa Corporate Paralegal: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find corporate paralegal jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for E-3 sponsorship roles. You can filter by job title and location to find corporate paralegal positions at employers with a history of sponsoring foreign nationals. Many firms that sponsor H-1B workers will also sponsor E-3 applicants, since the process is significantly simpler for them.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a corporate paralegal role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the employer's job description requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as legal studies or paralegal studies. Roles where any bachelor's degree satisfies the requirement regardless of field can face scrutiny. The stronger your degree-to-role alignment, the cleaner the specialty occupation case.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for corporate paralegal roles?
The E-3 has no lottery, no annual cap, and no multi-month USCIS processing wait for most applicants. The H-1B requires entering a randomized lottery with roughly a one-in-four selection chance. For Australian nationals, the E-3 is far more predictable and can often result in a visa stamp within four to six weeks of receiving a job offer.
What happens to my E-3 status if I change employers mid-sponsorship?
Your E-3 is tied to a specific employer, so changing jobs requires your new employer to file a fresh LCA with DOL and you to attend a new consulate appointment. There's no portability provision as with some other visa categories. Plan any employer transition carefully to avoid gaps in authorized work status.