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Legal Executive jobs with green card sponsorship require employers to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. Law firms, corporate legal departments, and financial institutions regularly sponsor foreign professionals for EB-2 and EB-3 permanent residence in this role.
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Job Description:
The Executive Assistant performs the full range of executive-level administrative, organizational and strategic support to the Chief Legal Officer (CLO) and members of The Penn Mutual Law Department. You will develop broad and comprehensive experience, skills and knowledge in Law Department policies, procedures and practices. You will also help facilitate and coordinate projects and deadlines directly or through others, and work with minimal supervision.
We’ve embraced a flexible, hybrid approach to work. Based on your role and personal preference, we empower you to choose where you work best. This model allows you to balance your life and bring your whole self to work.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and optimize scheduling of the CLO’s schedules, priorities, presentations, and commitments to ensure productivity, effectiveness, and strategic focus.
- Supports the Office of the Corporate Secretary including assisting with drafting minutes for affiliated boards and committees, record keeping, and file management.
- Handle highly confidential and sensitive information with the highest level of professionalism and discretion.
- Draft, edit, and proofread executive correspondences, presentations and other communications with keen attention to detail.
- Assures the planning and coordination of the CLO’s calendar of events; schedules appointments and prepares detailed itineraries, complete with travel accommodations and maintenance of travel and expense records; coordinate staff and department meetings and agenda.
- Supports the department’s onboarding process including the onboarding of new associates and assisting in the attorney rotation process associated with its intern/extern program.
- Works with Information Technology to facilitate training and communications to Law team on key technology updates.
- Leverage artificial intelligence and other emerging technology to streamline workflows, improve processes, enhance executive effectiveness and support business objectives.
- Displays a strong knowledge of desktop tools such as the Microsoft Suite of Office products and electronic mail systems.
- Assist in the maintenance of departmental records, including its electronic files and those held at off-site location.
- Track departmental budget.
- Provide assistance to the paralegal team as needed.
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to exercise discretion in accessing and working with confidential information.
- Exceptional attention to detail, with a commitment to high quality work.
- Able to work independently with minimal direction and supervision.
- Flexible and comfortable with ambiguity; ability to thrive in a fast pace environment, with shifting priorities.
- Intellectual curiosity and the aptitude and desire for continuous learning.
- Proven ability to take initiative, act with a sense of urgency and follow through.
- Strong organizational and planning skills and the ability to manage multiple conflicting deadlines.
- Strong problem solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate and build relationships and interface with leaders and associates across the organization.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Outlook).
- Ability to gain proficiency in Company tools and systems.
- Ability to make a positive contribution as demonstrated by learning new skills and making suggestions for process/procedure improvement.
Education
- H.S. Diploma or Equivalent Required and
- College Degree or Paralegal certificate Preferred.
Experience
- 7+ years providing administrative support to senior level executive. Required and
- Paralegal skills Preferred.
Base Salary Range - $95,000 - $115,000
For over 175 years, Penn Mutual has empowered individuals, families and businesses on the journey to achieve their financial goals. Through our partnership with Financial Professionals across the U.S., we help instill the confidence and reliability that comes from a stronger financial future. Penn Mutual and its affiliates offer a comprehensive suite of competitive products and services to meet the unique needs of Financial Professionals and their clients, including life insurance, annuities, wealth management and institutional asset management.
Penn Mutual is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We provide employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and associates, according to applicable laws. This is reflected in our practices for hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment, compensation, selection or training, and all other terms and conditions of employment. All employment-related decisions and practices are free from unlawful discrimination. This includes: race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship age, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, domestic partnership or civil union status, marital status, genetic information, disability, religious observance or practice, liability, veteran status or any other classification protected under applicable law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Legal Executive
Align your credentials with EB-2 requirements
EB-2 covers advanced-degree professionals, so verify your law degree meets USCIS standards for U.S. equivalency. If your degree is foreign, get a credential evaluation early because PERM documentation requires it before the employer files.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search Migrate Mate to find Legal Executive roles at employers with verified green card sponsorship history. Law firms and corporate legal departments that have filed PERM applications before are far more likely to sponsor again than employers new to the process.
Understand how prevailing wage shapes your offer
Before accepting an offer, check the OFLC Wage Search for the prevailing wage tied to your SOC code and work location. PERM requires your salary to meet or exceed that figure, so a low offer can stall the entire certification before it starts.
Ask employers about their PERM recruitment timeline
PERM requires the employer to run a full recruitment test, advertising the role to U.S. workers before DOL certifies the application. Ask hiring managers whether they've completed or budgeted for this process, since it typically adds months to the green card timeline.
Clarify your occupation category before the I-140 is filed
Legal Executive roles can qualify under EB-2 for advanced-degree professionals or EB-3 for professionals with a bachelor's degree. The category affects your priority date and potential wait time, particularly if you're a national of a high-demand country like India or China.
Protect your priority date if you change employers
Once your original I-140 is approved, your priority date can carry over to a new employer's I-140 petition. If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability also lets you move to a same or similar occupation without restarting the green card process.
Green Card Legal Executive: Frequently Asked Questions
What green card categories cover Legal Executive roles?
Most Legal Executive positions qualify under EB-2, which covers advanced-degree professionals, or EB-3 for professionals with a bachelor's degree. EB-2 is the more common path for senior legal roles because a law degree or equivalent typically satisfies the advanced-degree requirement. The employer determines the appropriate category when filing PERM, and the choice affects your priority date queue.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for a Legal Executive?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence, not a temporary work status. The process starts with PERM labor certification filed with the Department of Labor, followed by an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS, then adjustment of status or consular processing. There is no lottery, but per-country numerical limits mean nationals of high-demand countries may face priority-date backlogs before they can file the final step.
How do I find Legal Executive employers who sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. This saves significant time compared to manually researching which law firms or corporate legal departments have completed PERM filings in the past. Focusing your search on employers with a documented sponsorship track record increases the likelihood of a genuine offer leading to permanent residence.
What does the PERM process require from the employer for a Legal Executive role?
PERM requires the employer to obtain a prevailing wage determination from the Department of Labor, conduct a formal recruitment test advertising the Legal Executive position to U.S. workers, document that no qualified U.S. applicants were displaced, and then file an ETA Form 9089 with DOL. Only after DOL certifies the application can the employer move forward with the I-140 petition at USCIS.
Can I change employers while my Legal Executive green card is in progress?
Two separate rules apply depending on where you are in the process. Once your original I-140 is approved, a new employer can file a new I-140 and your priority date carries over. Separately, if your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a same or similar occupation without losing your place in the queue.