H-1B Visa Corporate Paralegal Jobs
Corporate Paralegal roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in paralegal studies, legal studies, or a related field. Large law firms, corporate legal departments, and financial institutions are active H-1B filers for this title. The annual cap and lottery make employer selection and timing critical.
Find H-1B Visa Corporate Paralegal JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 33+ Corporate Paralegal jobs
See all 33+ Corporate Paralegal Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Corporate Paralegal roles.
Get Access To All JobsINTRODUCTION
Want to discover just how far your intellectual curiosity can take you? You’re in the right place. For more than four decades, Axcelis Technologies has been at the forefront of innovation in semiconductor manufacturing technology. Chipmakers around the globe rely on our tools and process expertise to deliver the semiconductors that power modern life from smartphones and computers to cameras and cars. Our influence is global, with more than 30 offices worldwide, an installed base of thousands worldwide and a customer list that includes the world’s largest semiconductor manufacturers.
Our team is expanding, and we are currently looking for an experienced Corporate Paralegal to join Axcelis’ legal team. In this role, you will be a core contributor to the Legal department, with responsibility for a range of corporate governance, corporate compliance, and legal operations matters (with flexibility to support employment, litigation, and commercial matters, as needed). This role will report to the Associate General Counsel and is also expected to partner closely with our General Counsel.
This is a full-time position based in our Beverly, Massachusetts, headquarters with the option to work on a hybrid schedule (in office 2-3 days per week).
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide support for U.S. and global subsidiary management, including coordination of annual meetings and governance documents, as well as record-keeping with respect to minutes, formation documents, and entity structure charts
- Serve as key point of contact within the Legal team for corporate records and governance requests from other departments, liaising cross-functionally to respond to KYC requests, requests for officer’s certificates, notarization and apostille requests, and other diligence matters
- Assist with corporate contract workflow management, including maintenance of templates and DocuSign requests in accordance with corporate approval procedures
- Provide legal operations support, including management of legal training programs, legal subscriptions, tracking and reporting of outside counsel billing and spend, workflow management, legal project management, and process improvement initiatives
- Support board of directors and committee matters, including preparing resolutions and written consents and assisting with board materials preparation processes
- Partner with internal teams on equity administration, compliance, and commercial matters as they intersect with the corporate legal function
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- 4+ years of relevant experience in a corporate paralegal role at a public company or law firm
- Paralegal certificate or bachelor’s degree
- Strong experience in corporate and compliance administrative responsibilities, including experience with global entity management, corporate governance and compliance processes, and board of directors support
- Exceptional attention to detail, highly organized, and adept at managing simultaneous priorities and workstreams, with accountability for driving projects to completion
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in working with attorneys, executives, outside counsel, and internal functions
- Excellent judgment with respect to handling confidential information
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in public company governance, including Section 16 reporting
- Familiarity with equity plans and stock administration
- Massachusetts Notary Public license, or an interest in obtaining one, and ability to assist with in-house notarizations
- Experience in improving legal processes and workflows
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
It is the policy of Axcelis to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment for all persons free from discrimination based on race, sex, religion, age, color, national origin, disability status, medical condition (including pregnancy), veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Axcelis will provide reasonable accommodation necessary to enable a disabled candidate or employee to perform the essential functions of the position, unless the accommodation would create an undue hardship for the Company.
U.S. BASE SALARY RANGE
$85,086.00 - $127,629.00
This base salary range reflects the typical compensation for this role across U.S. locations.
Our salary ranges are determined by role and level; individual pay is determined based on multiple factors, including job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, work location, and internal equity. The range provides the opportunity for growth and progression as you develop within the role.
Base pay is one part of our U.S. total compensation package which includes eligibility in the Axcelis Team Incentive bonus plan, and comprehensive benefits package (for regular employees working 20+ hours a week).
INTRODUCTION
Want to discover just how far your intellectual curiosity can take you? You’re in the right place. For more than four decades, Axcelis Technologies has been at the forefront of innovation in semiconductor manufacturing technology. Chipmakers around the globe rely on our tools and process expertise to deliver the semiconductors that power modern life from smartphones and computers to cameras and cars. Our influence is global, with more than 30 offices worldwide, an installed base of thousands worldwide and a customer list that includes the world’s largest semiconductor manufacturers.
Our team is expanding, and we are currently looking for an experienced Corporate Paralegal to join Axcelis’ legal team. In this role, you will be a core contributor to the Legal department, with responsibility for a range of corporate governance, corporate compliance, and legal operations matters (with flexibility to support employment, litigation, and commercial matters, as needed). This role will report to the Associate General Counsel and is also expected to partner closely with our General Counsel.
This is a full-time position based in our Beverly, Massachusetts, headquarters with the option to work on a hybrid schedule (in office 2-3 days per week).
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide support for U.S. and global subsidiary management, including coordination of annual meetings and governance documents, as well as record-keeping with respect to minutes, formation documents, and entity structure charts
- Serve as key point of contact within the Legal team for corporate records and governance requests from other departments, liaising cross-functionally to respond to KYC requests, requests for officer’s certificates, notarization and apostille requests, and other diligence matters
- Assist with corporate contract workflow management, including maintenance of templates and DocuSign requests in accordance with corporate approval procedures
- Provide legal operations support, including management of legal training programs, legal subscriptions, tracking and reporting of outside counsel billing and spend, workflow management, legal project management, and process improvement initiatives
- Support board of directors and committee matters, including preparing resolutions and written consents and assisting with board materials preparation processes
- Partner with internal teams on equity administration, compliance, and commercial matters as they intersect with the corporate legal function
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- 4+ years of relevant experience in a corporate paralegal role at a public company or law firm
- Paralegal certificate or bachelor’s degree
- Strong experience in corporate and compliance administrative responsibilities, including experience with global entity management, corporate governance and compliance processes, and board of directors support
- Exceptional attention to detail, highly organized, and adept at managing simultaneous priorities and workstreams, with accountability for driving projects to completion
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in working with attorneys, executives, outside counsel, and internal functions
- Excellent judgment with respect to handling confidential information
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in public company governance, including Section 16 reporting
- Familiarity with equity plans and stock administration
- Massachusetts Notary Public license, or an interest in obtaining one, and ability to assist with in-house notarizations
- Experience in improving legal processes and workflows
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
It is the policy of Axcelis to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment for all persons free from discrimination based on race, sex, religion, age, color, national origin, disability status, medical condition (including pregnancy), veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Axcelis will provide reasonable accommodation necessary to enable a disabled candidate or employee to perform the essential functions of the position, unless the accommodation would create an undue hardship for the Company.
U.S. BASE SALARY RANGE
$85,086.00 - $127,629.00
This base salary range reflects the typical compensation for this role across U.S. locations.
Our salary ranges are determined by role and level; individual pay is determined based on multiple factors, including job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, work location, and internal equity. The range provides the opportunity for growth and progression as you develop within the role.
Base pay is one part of our U.S. total compensation package which includes eligibility in the Axcelis Team Incentive bonus plan, and comprehensive benefits package (for regular employees working 20+ hours a week).
See all 33+ H-1B Visa Corporate Paralegal Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new H-1B Visa Corporate Paralegal Jobs.
Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Corporate Paralegal
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your bachelor's degree to directly relate to paralegal or legal work. A general business or unrelated degree may trigger an RFE, so pull your transcripts and confirm your coursework maps to corporate legal practice before applying.
Target in-house legal departments over small firms
Large corporations with dedicated legal departments file H-1B petitions far more consistently than small law firms. Focus your search on Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, and tech companies with established immigration infrastructure and HR legal teams.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter your Corporate Paralegal job search by employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history. Migrate Mate surfaces this DOL data so you're applying to companies that have sponsored this role before, not guessing at sponsorship willingness.
Check the prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your specific location and job title. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage tiers for paralegal roles in your target city before your offer conversation.
Confirm filing timeline relative to the lottery
H-1B cap registration opens in March for an October 1 start date. If you receive an offer in August, your employer can't file until the next registration cycle. Ask hiring managers whether they've filed H-1B petitions before and understand this 12-month gap risk.
Document your specialized practice area credentials
Corporate paralegals working in securities, M&A, or compliance often handle highly specialized work. Certification from NALA or NFPA, plus a portfolio of transaction experience in a defined practice area, strengthens both your specialty occupation argument and your negotiating position with sponsors.
H-1B Visa Corporate Paralegal: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Corporate Paralegal role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field like paralegal studies, legal studies, or a related discipline. Generic paralegal roles at smaller employers sometimes struggle to meet this standard if the employer can't demonstrate the theoretical and practical application requirement. Roles tied to a defined legal practice area, such as corporate transactions or securities compliance, tend to qualify more cleanly.
Which types of employers most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Corporate Paralegals?
In-house legal departments at large corporations, investment banks, and technology companies sponsor Corporate Paralegals most frequently because they have established immigration programs and consistent headcount needs. Large law firms do sponsor, but the partnership-track structure and billing pressures make sponsorship less routine for non-attorney staff. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified LCA filing history specifically for paralegal and legal support titles.
Can my employer file an H-1B for me if I'm currently on OPT as a Corporate Paralegal?
Yes, and the cap-gap rule is especially important here. If your OPT expires between April 1 and September 30 and your H-1B petition is filed and selected, your work authorization automatically extends through September 30 while USCIS adjudicates. Your employer needs to file the I-129 on time, and you should confirm your I-20 reflects the cap-gap extension through your DSO.
What documentation should I prepare to support a specialty occupation claim for a Corporate Paralegal H-1B?
You'll need official transcripts showing your degree field, any paralegal certificates from accredited programs, and a detailed offer letter that connects your specific duties to your degree. If your degree is in an adjacent field like business or communications, a professional evaluation letter comparing your coursework to paralegal program requirements can help address the direct-relationship test that USCIS applies.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement affect Corporate Paralegal roles specifically?
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL wage level for your exact job title and worksite location. Corporate Paralegal wages vary significantly by market and practice area, so a Level I filing in a high-cost city like New York may still require a competitive base salary. Confirm the applicable wage tier using the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer to avoid a situation where your employer's budget falls below the certified threshold.