H-1B Visa Clinical Trial Associate Jobs
Clinical Trial Associate roles sit squarely within H-1B visa specialty occupation territory, requiring a bachelor's degree in life sciences, pharmacy, or a related field. Sponsors file a Labor Condition Application with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and CROs, pharma companies, and academic medical centers are among the most active H-1B visa filers in this space.
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Location:
New York, NY
Category:
Legal
Employment Type:
Full time, Remote
Job Ref:
R2627622-202
Sr Trial Counsel - LM07IE
We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.
The Hartford currently has an in-house remote opportunity for a Senior Trial Counsel to litigate cases primarily throughout the New York City metropolitan area.
This position is an ideal fit for an experienced Attorney with significant, demonstrated trial and litigation experience in Labor Law/Construction site accidents, Premises Liability, Products Liability as well as Commercial and Personal Automobile accidents. The Senior Trial Counsel will have the ability to handle cases independently from inception through trial and will work diligently to deliver the best possible result in pending litigation.
As a Senior Trial Counsel for The Hartford, you will join a collaborative team of experienced litigators handling complex litigation and high exposure cases. In this position the attorney will report directly to the Staff Legal Managing Attorney.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze complex legal and factual issues, conduct extensive, well-reasoned legal research, independently develop and present defense strategies on behalf of clients.
- Prepare complex pleadings, written discovery, depositions, motions and briefs in support of defense strategies without supervision because of level of experience and expertise.
- Demonstrated expertise in various practice areas across personal and commercial lines of business including Motor Vehicle, Premises, Labor Law, and Products Liability.
- Provide effective and timely communications, information, legal advice and other services to clients and claims on legal and factual issues.
- Prepare and present witnesses and evidence at trials, judicial and administrative hearings, arbitrations and alternative dispute resolutions.
- Leverage trial experience and litigation skills to drive favorable negotiated settlements.
- Comply with Litigation Management Guidelines.
- Responsible for the prompt, efficient, and effective disposition of assigned cases.
- Establish and maintain effective, professional working relationships with the Court, the Bar, within the office and with external business partners.
- Demonstrate strategic thinking, operational excellence, and positive leadership.
- Utilize Generative Artificial Intelligence tools to generate content in support of decision-making and recommendations.
- Provide legal opinions to Managing Attorney, Assistant Managing Attorney, clients and claims customers.
- Mentor and coach staff.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school and licensed to practice in New York State required.
- Member in good standing of New York State Bar.
- Knowledge of New York Supreme Courts.
- Insurance Defense: minimum 15+ years of significant, relevant trial experience required.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple duties and time are a must.
- Strong communication skills – written and verbal.
- Strong computer and technological skills.
- Self-motivated to achieve high standards and continuously improve.
- Possess agile, growth mindset with willingness to learn and develop.
- Demonstrate Expense discipline.
- Demonstrated integrity while building trust with our clients, claim professional teammates, attorney colleagues, and support team members.
- Able to travel to and handle cases in downstate venues.
- Admitted to practice in Federal Courts is a plus.
Compensation
The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is:
$138,800 - $208,200
Equal Opportunity Employer/Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age
Job Details
Location:
New York, NY
Category:
Legal
Employment Type:
Full time, Remote
Job Ref:
R2627622-202
Sr Trial Counsel - LM07IE
We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.
The Hartford currently has an in-house remote opportunity for a Senior Trial Counsel to litigate cases primarily throughout the New York City metropolitan area.
This position is an ideal fit for an experienced Attorney with significant, demonstrated trial and litigation experience in Labor Law/Construction site accidents, Premises Liability, Products Liability as well as Commercial and Personal Automobile accidents. The Senior Trial Counsel will have the ability to handle cases independently from inception through trial and will work diligently to deliver the best possible result in pending litigation.
As a Senior Trial Counsel for The Hartford, you will join a collaborative team of experienced litigators handling complex litigation and high exposure cases. In this position the attorney will report directly to the Staff Legal Managing Attorney.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze complex legal and factual issues, conduct extensive, well-reasoned legal research, independently develop and present defense strategies on behalf of clients.
- Prepare complex pleadings, written discovery, depositions, motions and briefs in support of defense strategies without supervision because of level of experience and expertise.
- Demonstrated expertise in various practice areas across personal and commercial lines of business including Motor Vehicle, Premises, Labor Law, and Products Liability.
- Provide effective and timely communications, information, legal advice and other services to clients and claims on legal and factual issues.
- Prepare and present witnesses and evidence at trials, judicial and administrative hearings, arbitrations and alternative dispute resolutions.
- Leverage trial experience and litigation skills to drive favorable negotiated settlements.
- Comply with Litigation Management Guidelines.
- Responsible for the prompt, efficient, and effective disposition of assigned cases.
- Establish and maintain effective, professional working relationships with the Court, the Bar, within the office and with external business partners.
- Demonstrate strategic thinking, operational excellence, and positive leadership.
- Utilize Generative Artificial Intelligence tools to generate content in support of decision-making and recommendations.
- Provide legal opinions to Managing Attorney, Assistant Managing Attorney, clients and claims customers.
- Mentor and coach staff.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school and licensed to practice in New York State required.
- Member in good standing of New York State Bar.
- Knowledge of New York Supreme Courts.
- Insurance Defense: minimum 15+ years of significant, relevant trial experience required.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple duties and time are a must.
- Strong communication skills – written and verbal.
- Strong computer and technological skills.
- Self-motivated to achieve high standards and continuously improve.
- Possess agile, growth mindset with willingness to learn and develop.
- Demonstrate Expense discipline.
- Demonstrated integrity while building trust with our clients, claim professional teammates, attorney colleagues, and support team members.
- Able to travel to and handle cases in downstate venues.
- Admitted to practice in Federal Courts is a plus.
Compensation
The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is:
$138,800 - $208,200
Equal Opportunity Employer/Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Clinical Trial Associate
Verify your degree aligns with the role
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to the Clinical Trial Associate position. A biology, pharmaceutical sciences, or nursing degree strengthens your petition. A general business degree paired with no clinical coursework can trigger an RFE.
Target CROs and sponsor-ready pharma employers
Contract research organizations and mid-to-large pharma companies file H-1Bs for CTA roles far more consistently than hospitals or small biotech startups. Search Migrate Mate to filter employers by verified H-1B LCA filing history for this specific occupation.
Check prevailing wage tiers before negotiating offers
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up Level I through Level IV prevailing wages for your metro area before accepting an offer. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the applicable level, so knowing the tiers protects you from underpaid petitions.
Get your GCP and IATA certifications documented early
Good Clinical Practice certification and, if your role involves investigational product shipping, IATA dangerous goods training are standard CTA credentials. Having current certificates from an accredited provider on hand speeds up employer petition preparation and strengthens the specialty occupation argument.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment if you're on OPT
If you're transitioning from F-1 OPT to H-1B sponsorship and your role qualifies for STEM OPT, your employer must be E-Verify enrolled. Confirm enrollment status before accepting an offer, since unenrolled employers can't extend your work authorization during the cap-gap period.
Negotiate a premium processing clause into your offer
Standard H-1B adjudication can run several months. Ask your employer to include premium processing in the offer letter before you sign. USCIS processes premium petitions within 15 business days, which matters if your OPT or current status has a hard expiration date.
H-1B Visa Clinical Trial Associate: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Clinical Trial Associate role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. CTA positions require at minimum a bachelor's degree in life sciences, pharmacy, nursing, or a directly related field, which satisfies USCIS's specialty occupation definition. Employers document this through the job description and LCA. Roles at CROs that require regulatory knowledge, protocol management, and GCP compliance consistently meet the standard, though USCIS may issue an RFE if the degree-to-role connection isn't clearly articulated.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Clinical Trial Associate jobs?
Contract research organizations are the largest sponsoring category for CTA roles, followed by mid-to-large pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies and academic medical centers with active clinical research programs. Smaller biotech startups and independent site management organizations sponsor less frequently because of the administrative overhead involved. You can browse verified H-1B-sponsoring employers for this role on Migrate Mate, which filters listings by DOL Labor Condition Application filing history.
Can I change employers mid-H-1B if I get a better CTA offer?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer once they file a non-frivolous H-1B transfer petition on your behalf, as long as your current H-1B has been approved for at least 180 days. You don't have to wait for the transfer to be approved before switching. Your new employer still needs to file a fresh LCA with DOL and submit the I-129 to USCIS before your start date.
How does the H-1B cap and lottery affect Clinical Trial Associate applicants?
Most CTA roles at CROs, pharma companies, and private biotech are subject to the annual H-1B cap of 65,000 regular slots plus 20,000 master's cap exemptions. USCIS runs the lottery in March each year for October 1 start dates. Academic medical centers and nonprofit research institutions may be cap-exempt, meaning they can file year-round without waiting for the lottery. Confirm cap-exempt status with any employer before assuming a guaranteed filing window.
What documentation should I prepare before a CTA employer starts the H-1B petition?
You'll need certified academic transcripts, your diploma, a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S., current GCP certification, and any other role-relevant certifications such as IATA or therapeutic area training. Your employer's attorney will also need your passport, I-94, and any prior immigration approvals. Having these organized before the LCA filing begins can shorten the overall petition timeline by several weeks.