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Corporate Paralegal roles at U.S. law firms and corporate legal departments qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process. Employers document recruitment efforts, file an I-140 petition, and ultimately sponsor you for lawful permanent residency. Find Corporate Paralegal jobs with sponsorship here.
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Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future.
Invenergy follows a hybrid schedule, working in office Monday through Thursday and remotely on Fridays if work permits.
This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.
Position Overview
The Corporate Paralegal II will be responsible for supporting the in-house Legal departments of both Invenergy and Polsky Holdings with preparing, filing, and reviewing documents related to development, M&A, project finance, real estate and venture investments, entity formation, corporate governance, and other legal and business matters while working cross-functionally with teams across both organizations to meet project and operational needs.
This position will be located at Invenergy's headquarters in downtown Chicago, IL.
Responsibilities
- Provide support for corporate organization and entity management matters, including (i) formation, maintenance and dissolution of entities, (ii) creation and maintenance of corporate organizational charts, (iii) conducting UCC/lien searches as part of due diligence process, (iv) facilitating officer/director modifications, and (v) tracking and managing membership interest certificates and/or share certificates
- Assist internal and external legal teams and other departments, including Development, Finance, Tax and Treasury, in administering projects through construction, financing and achieving commercial operation and in administering family office investments and transactions
- Facilitate and support transaction closing processes, including preparation of signature packets, coordination with transaction participants, and addressing issues to support timely closings
- Prepare corporate governance documentation, including resolutions, written consents, secretary and incumbency certificates, membership interest assignments, and support senior paralegal team members by coordinating, obtaining, and tracking required manual and electronic signatures, as necessary
- Participate in the development of virtual and in-person training sessions to commercial business teams in connection with company or family office legal policies and procedures, use of the company’s entity management system, and additional legal education topics as needed
- Maintain internal records relating to legal entities across both organizations
- Support review, response and remediation of incoming Know Your Customer (KYC) requests as necessary
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of 3-6 years of corporate transactional experience within a company's legal department or in a mid- to large-size law firm setting
- Paralegal certificate from an accredited paralegal education program, or equivalent experience
- Strong organizational, time management, and oral and written communication skills
- Advanced working knowledge of legal procedures, forms, documents and terminology
- High attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines without sacrificing quality of work product
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, depending on the situation
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability and desire to work effectively in a team environment
- Proficient in MS Office products, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe, SharePoint and PowerPoint
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with corporate transactions in a law firm setting
- Experience in construction, development and/or renewable energy sector highly preferred
- Active Illinois notary
BASE PAY
$33.00 - $42.23 USD Hourly
Bonus: 15%
The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Invenergy considers a number of factors when determining base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education and skills.
In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus program(s) which are designed to reward individual and company performance. Your recruiter can share more about bonus eligibility for this position during the hiring process.
Invenergy offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, paid time off, etc.
Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.
INTRODUCTION
Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future.
Invenergy follows a hybrid schedule, working in office Monday through Thursday and remotely on Fridays if work permits.
This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.
Position Overview
The Corporate Paralegal II will be responsible for supporting the in-house Legal departments of both Invenergy and Polsky Holdings with preparing, filing, and reviewing documents related to development, M&A, project finance, real estate and venture investments, entity formation, corporate governance, and other legal and business matters while working cross-functionally with teams across both organizations to meet project and operational needs.
This position will be located at Invenergy's headquarters in downtown Chicago, IL.
Responsibilities
- Provide support for corporate organization and entity management matters, including (i) formation, maintenance and dissolution of entities, (ii) creation and maintenance of corporate organizational charts, (iii) conducting UCC/lien searches as part of due diligence process, (iv) facilitating officer/director modifications, and (v) tracking and managing membership interest certificates and/or share certificates
- Assist internal and external legal teams and other departments, including Development, Finance, Tax and Treasury, in administering projects through construction, financing and achieving commercial operation and in administering family office investments and transactions
- Facilitate and support transaction closing processes, including preparation of signature packets, coordination with transaction participants, and addressing issues to support timely closings
- Prepare corporate governance documentation, including resolutions, written consents, secretary and incumbency certificates, membership interest assignments, and support senior paralegal team members by coordinating, obtaining, and tracking required manual and electronic signatures, as necessary
- Participate in the development of virtual and in-person training sessions to commercial business teams in connection with company or family office legal policies and procedures, use of the company’s entity management system, and additional legal education topics as needed
- Maintain internal records relating to legal entities across both organizations
- Support review, response and remediation of incoming Know Your Customer (KYC) requests as necessary
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of 3-6 years of corporate transactional experience within a company's legal department or in a mid- to large-size law firm setting
- Paralegal certificate from an accredited paralegal education program, or equivalent experience
- Strong organizational, time management, and oral and written communication skills
- Advanced working knowledge of legal procedures, forms, documents and terminology
- High attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines without sacrificing quality of work product
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, depending on the situation
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability and desire to work effectively in a team environment
- Proficient in MS Office products, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe, SharePoint and PowerPoint
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with corporate transactions in a law firm setting
- Experience in construction, development and/or renewable energy sector highly preferred
- Active Illinois notary
BASE PAY
$33.00 - $42.23 USD Hourly
Bonus: 15%
The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Invenergy considers a number of factors when determining base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education and skills.
In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus program(s) which are designed to reward individual and company performance. Your recruiter can share more about bonus eligibility for this position during the hiring process.
Invenergy offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, paid time off, etc.
Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Corporate Paralegal
Translate your credentials for PERM reviewers
PERM requires your foreign law degree or paralegal diploma to satisfy the job's minimum requirements. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member evaluator that maps your qualifications to a U.S. bachelor's degree before you apply.
Target legal departments with dedicated immigration counsel
Large corporations with in-house legal teams and law firms that already employ immigration attorneys are far more familiar with PERM filing requirements. Their HR teams won't need to be educated on the sponsorship process from scratch.
Search for EB-3 sponsors using Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters Corporate Paralegal roles by employers with active green card sponsorship history, so you spend time on applications that can realistically lead to permanent residency rather than ones that won't.
Verify the prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your offered salary must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for your specific paralegal job zone and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the Level I through Level IV wage for your metro area before negotiations close.
Clarify whether EB-2 or EB-3 applies to your role
If the position requires only a bachelor's degree, it will likely be filed under EB-3. Roles requiring an advanced degree or that involve specialized legal research may qualify for EB-2, which affects your priority date and long-term timeline.
Align your start date with the PERM recruitment window
PERM labor certification requires the employer to complete recruitment and advertising before USCIS can adjudicate your I-140 petition. Ask hiring managers upfront how far along their PERM process is so your start date doesn't create a filing gap.
Green Card Corporate Paralegal: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Corporate Paralegal roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Corporate Paralegal positions qualify under EB-3, which covers professionals with a U.S. bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent. Roles requiring a Juris Doctor or an advanced degree in a legal specialty can qualify for EB-2. The classification the employer uses depends on the minimum requirements written into the job description at the time of the PERM filing.
How is the green card process different from H-1B sponsorship for paralegals?
Green card sponsorship through PERM is permanent rather than temporary. Unlike the H-1B visa, there is no lottery at the EB-3 level for many nationalities, and the employer's investment leads to lawful permanent residency rather than a visa that must be renewed. The tradeoff is a longer overall timeline: PERM labor certification alone can take six to twelve months before the I-140 petition is even filed with USCIS.
What documents should I prepare before applying for sponsored paralegal roles?
You'll need a credential evaluation confirming your foreign law degree or paralegal qualification meets U.S. bachelor's degree standards. Gather certified translations of transcripts, a detailed employment history that maps to the PERM job duties, and any bar admission certificates or paralegal certifications such as CP or CLA. Having these ready before an offer shortens the PERM preparation window significantly.
How do I find Corporate Paralegal jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
Migrate Mate lets you search Corporate Paralegal roles filtered by employers with verified green card sponsorship history, so you're not guessing which firms are willing to file PERM. Targeting employers who have completed PERM filings before saves months of back-and-forth during the offer stage.
Can I switch employers after my I-140 is approved but before I get my green card?
Yes. Under AC21 portability provisions, once your I-140 has been approved and your adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, you can move to a similar role in the same occupational classification without losing your priority date. Corporate Paralegal to paralegal or legal operations roles within the same SOC code generally qualifies, but consult an immigration attorney before making any employer change.