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Paralegal roles qualify for employment-based green card sponsorship under EB-2 or EB-3, depending on your credentials and the position's requirements. Law firms and corporate legal departments can sponsor you through the PERM labor certification process, filing an I-140 petition once DOL certifies the role leads to permanent residency.
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The Real Estate paralegal provides comprehensive support to attorneys in the Real Estate practice group with complex real estate transactions, preparation and management of legal documents, conducting research, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. There is an annual billing requirement of 1500 hours.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, and analyze a wide range of real estate documents, including purchase agreements, leases, and closing documents.
- Conduct thorough research, including title and survey reviews, zoning analysis, and environmental assessments.
- Review and analyze title and survey documents; write reports/summaries for attorney reviews and work directly with title offices and surveyors to address title and survey issues.
- Assist Finance and Banking practice group with UCC-1 Lien searches.
- Assist Corporate practice group with formation and maintenance of corporate entities.
- Prepare real estate transaction documents including due diligence and closing agendas.
- Prepare transaction authorizing resolutions and basic lease abstracts.
- Prepare real property valuation calculations for property value tax appeals.
- Monitor and meet deadlines; establish priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Organize and manage transaction files and deadlines to ensure on-time closings.
- Coordinate closing requirements and documentation with local counties.
- File and record documents for specified jurisdictions.
- Review settlement statements.
- Work closely with attorneys, other paralegals, and staff across practice groups to facilitate seamless transaction processes.
- Maintain and organize electronic and physical files in accordance with firm policies and procedures.
- Track and record billable and non-billable hours accurately to meet firm requirements.
- Availability to work overtime when necessary or requested.
- Maintain confidential information for client and matter-related activities.
- Deliver exceptional client service and develop strong, trusted relationships.
- Provide high-quality client service to both internal and external clients in a professional manner.
- Manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment with changing assignments and priorities, maintaining a strong commitment to accuracy.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to organize a high volume of materials while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.
- Consistently demonstrates high ethical standards, professionalism, and personal accountability.
- Strong teamwork skills across practice groups, offices, and the firm to support the efficient delivery of legal services.
- Sound judgment and discretion in handling assignments and confidential information.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including excellent grammar, punctuation and proofreading abilities.
- Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Able to effectively self-manage workload in remote, hybrid, and in-office work settings.
- Able to work overtime as needed or requested to meet attorney and client deadlines.
- Able to perform effectively both independently and collaboratively within a team to support consistent, efficient workflows.
Required Education:
Bachelor’s degree or any combination of training, education, experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential duties of the position.
Certifications:
Paralegal certification from an ABA recognized program.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum eight (8) years of experience as a real estate paralegal.
- Experience managing complex commercial real estate transactions, including matters on both the lender and borrower/equity sides.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, and Excel).
- Advanced proficiency in using legal research databases (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis).
- Proficiency with the ACRIS portal for filing and recording in New York.
- Proficient in document management systems (e.g., iManage).
- Active commission as a Notary Public.
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The Firm will comply with any applicable city or state workplace mandates in effect in regards to Covid-19.
This position description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of the job. The statements contained in the position description are not necessarily all-inclusive and additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as determined by business needs.
This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
By applying for this position, you agree and understand that Troutman Pepper Locke will process your Personal Information. If you have questions about our data handling practices, or you are a resident of California, the United Kingdom, or the European Union and wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at privacy@troutman.com.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Troutman Pepper Locke adheres to a policy of equal opportunity and will make all employment decisions, which include hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, evaluation, compensation and separation, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital or armed forces status and any other classification as protected by law.
Compensation is dependent on several factors, such as position, location, market, education, training, and/or experience.
Hiring Salary Range:
$150,000.00 - $170,000.00
We are always seeking talented, motivated, growth-minded, and creative individuals. Our firm is committed to providing employee support and advancement, while embracing inclusion and innovation as keys to a stronger future.
We invite you to explore the position below and to submit your application to join our team!
The Real Estate paralegal provides comprehensive support to attorneys in the Real Estate practice group with complex real estate transactions, preparation and management of legal documents, conducting research, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. There is an annual billing requirement of 1500 hours.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, and analyze a wide range of real estate documents, including purchase agreements, leases, and closing documents.
- Conduct thorough research, including title and survey reviews, zoning analysis, and environmental assessments.
- Review and analyze title and survey documents; write reports/summaries for attorney reviews and work directly with title offices and surveyors to address title and survey issues.
- Assist Finance and Banking practice group with UCC-1 Lien searches.
- Assist Corporate practice group with formation and maintenance of corporate entities.
- Prepare real estate transaction documents including due diligence and closing agendas.
- Prepare transaction authorizing resolutions and basic lease abstracts.
- Prepare real property valuation calculations for property value tax appeals.
- Monitor and meet deadlines; establish priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Organize and manage transaction files and deadlines to ensure on-time closings.
- Coordinate closing requirements and documentation with local counties.
- File and record documents for specified jurisdictions.
- Review settlement statements.
- Work closely with attorneys, other paralegals, and staff across practice groups to facilitate seamless transaction processes.
- Maintain and organize electronic and physical files in accordance with firm policies and procedures.
- Track and record billable and non-billable hours accurately to meet firm requirements.
- Availability to work overtime when necessary or requested.
- Maintain confidential information for client and matter-related activities.
- Deliver exceptional client service and develop strong, trusted relationships.
- Provide high-quality client service to both internal and external clients in a professional manner.
- Manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment with changing assignments and priorities, maintaining a strong commitment to accuracy.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to organize a high volume of materials while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.
- Consistently demonstrates high ethical standards, professionalism, and personal accountability.
- Strong teamwork skills across practice groups, offices, and the firm to support the efficient delivery of legal services.
- Sound judgment and discretion in handling assignments and confidential information.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including excellent grammar, punctuation and proofreading abilities.
- Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Able to effectively self-manage workload in remote, hybrid, and in-office work settings.
- Able to work overtime as needed or requested to meet attorney and client deadlines.
- Able to perform effectively both independently and collaboratively within a team to support consistent, efficient workflows.
Required Education:
Bachelor’s degree or any combination of training, education, experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential duties of the position.
Certifications:
Paralegal certification from an ABA recognized program.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum eight (8) years of experience as a real estate paralegal.
- Experience managing complex commercial real estate transactions, including matters on both the lender and borrower/equity sides.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, and Excel).
- Advanced proficiency in using legal research databases (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis).
- Proficiency with the ACRIS portal for filing and recording in New York.
- Proficient in document management systems (e.g., iManage).
- Active commission as a Notary Public.
#LI-Hybrid
The Firm will comply with any applicable city or state workplace mandates in effect in regards to Covid-19.
This position description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of the job. The statements contained in the position description are not necessarily all-inclusive and additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as determined by business needs.
This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
By applying for this position, you agree and understand that Troutman Pepper Locke will process your Personal Information. If you have questions about our data handling practices, or you are a resident of California, the United Kingdom, or the European Union and wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at privacy@troutman.com.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Troutman Pepper Locke adheres to a policy of equal opportunity and will make all employment decisions, which include hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, evaluation, compensation and separation, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital or armed forces status and any other classification as protected by law.
Compensation is dependent on several factors, such as position, location, market, education, training, and/or experience.
Hiring Salary Range:
$150,000.00 - $170,000.00
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Paralegal
Document your paralegal specialization before applying
PERM labor certification requires your employer to define the role's minimum requirements precisely. Gather credentials that match a recognized specialty, such as litigation support, immigration law, or contract management, so the job description accurately reflects your qualifications.
Target law firms with dedicated immigration departments
Law firms that practice immigration law are more likely to understand the PERM process and sponsor foreign paralegal staff. Corporate legal teams at large employers with in-house immigration counsel are similarly positioned to move efficiently through the I-140 filing.
Search green card sponsors using Migrate Mate
Filter by paralegal job titles and green card sponsorship history on Migrate Mate to identify employers who have filed PERM applications for this role before, saving you from spending weeks chasing firms with no sponsorship infrastructure.
Understand how EB-2 versus EB-3 affects your timeline
Most paralegal positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, though roles requiring a specialized advanced degree can qualify under EB-2. Your country of birth drives priority date backlogs, so check the USCIS Visa Bulletin before committing to a filing category.
Verify the prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
DOL requires your employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for your paralegal role and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage tiers for your metro area so you can negotiate an offer that clears the PERM threshold.
Confirm your employer will cover PERM recruitment costs
PERM requires the employer to run a mandatory recruitment campaign advertising the role to U.S. workers before certifying your position. Clarify during the offer stage who bears the cost of job postings, prevailing wage determinations, and attorney fees for the labor certification.
Green Card Paralegal: Frequently Asked Questions
Do paralegal jobs commonly qualify for employment-based green card sponsorship?
Yes. Paralegal roles typically qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers requiring at least two years of training or experience, and in some cases under EB-2 where the position demands an advanced degree in a specialized legal field. Law firms and corporate legal departments regularly sponsor paralegals through the PERM labor certification process, particularly for candidates with niche specializations like intellectual property, immigration, or securities law.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for paralegals?
Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency with no annual renewal required, unlike the H-1B visa which requires reauthorization every three years and is subject to lottery selection for new applicants. The EB-3 category has no annual cap on petitions filed, though priority date backlogs vary by country of birth. The overall PERM-to-green-card timeline is longer than an H-1B approval, often running two to four years for straightforward cases.
What documents do I need to support a PERM-based green card application as a paralegal?
You'll need official transcripts and diplomas confirming your education, a current resume documenting your paralegal experience by specialization, and any professional certifications such as a NALA Certified Paralegal credential. Your employer's attorney will prepare the PERM ETA Form 9089, which requires a precise description of the role's minimum requirements. Evidence that your qualifications match those requirements exactly is critical because PERM denials often result from mismatches between stated credentials and documented experience.
How do I find paralegal employers who are willing to sponsor a green card?
Search for paralegal roles filtered by sponsorship history on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers who have previously filed PERM applications for legal support staff. Law firms with active immigration practice groups and corporate legal teams at Fortune 500 companies are the most consistent sponsors. Avoid smaller boutique firms unless they explicitly confirm they have immigration counsel on retainer, since PERM requires an experienced attorney to manage the recruitment and certification steps.
Can I switch paralegal jobs while my green card application is in progress?
Changing employers during the PERM stage restarts the entire labor certification process with your new employer. Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is current or nearly current, portability rules under AC21 allow you to move to a similar paralegal role without losing your place in line, provided the new position is in the same or a closely related occupational classification. Confirming the new role qualifies for portability with an immigration attorney before resigning protects your pending application.