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Legal Assistant roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in paralegal studies, legal studies, or a related field. Law firms, corporate legal departments, and government contractors regularly file LCAs for these roles. Demand is steady across litigation, compliance, and transactional practices.
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We are looking for the right people — people who want to innovate, achieve, grow and lead. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees and empowering them to develop themselves and their careers. Experience the challenges, rewards and opportunity of working for one of the world’s largest providers of products and services to the global energy industry.
Halliburton is seeking a Corporate Governance Legal Assistant to join its public company legal team in Houston. This is a high-visibility role supporting SEC and NYSE reporting, Board and Committee matters, annual shareholder meeting preparation, entity management, and other core public company governance work. We are looking for an innovative self-starter who can help take the group to the next digital level.
This role involves regular interaction with in-house attorneys, senior executives, Board members, internal business leaders, outside counsel, and other key stakeholders. This is a role for someone who wants direct exposure to: public company governance, SEC reporting, Board-level processes, and the legal infrastructure supporting a global enterprise. We are open to experienced candidates and developing professionals with the right judgment, communication style, attention to detail, and interest in public company work.
This role is based in our Houston office five days per week. Because the position supports Board, executive, and time-sensitive public company matters, in-person collaboration gives the right candidate direct access to senior legal and business leaders, faster training, and deeper involvement in the work.
JOB DUTIES
- Support SEC and NYSE filings and compliance, including Forms 3, 4, and 5, Form 8-K, proxy statement materials, annual report matters, Section 16 reporting, dividend reporting support for investor relations, and related public company filings.
- Assist with preparation for Board of Directors, Board Committee, and annual shareholder meetings, including agendas, materials, resolutions, minutes, consents, logistics, and follow-up items.
- Help manage governance calendars, filing deadlines, meeting timelines, signature processes, and related deliverables.
- Prepare and coordinate corporate governance documents, including resolutions, written consents, powers of attorney, certificates of incumbency, officer certificates, secretary certificates, and other corporate records.
- Maintain accurate corporate records, minute books, officer and director records, filing records, and legal department information systems.
- Assist with entity management and subsidiary governance matters across the United States and Caribbean jurisdictions, as needed.
- Help improve legal department processes through smart use of technology, including Workiva, BoardVantage, DocuSign, SAP, EDGAR, and generative AI tools.
- Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion, professionalism, and strong attention to detail.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Typically requires undergraduate degree, and/or paralegal certificate, and/or equivalent experience.
- Undergraduate degree, paralegal certificate, legal assistant experience, or equivalent professional experience strongly preferred.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholders.
- Excellent attention to detail, judgment, discretion, and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while knowing when to ask questions, seek direction, or escalate issues.
- Professional maturity and interpersonal judgment suitable for interaction with senior executives, directors, attorneys, and external advisors.
- Comfort learning and using generative AI and legal technology platforms.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Public company legal department experience.
- Experience preparing or coordinating SEC filings, including Forms 3, 4, and 5, Form 8-K, proxy statements, and annual report materials.
- Experience supporting Board, Committee, and shareholder meetings.
- Experience with Workiva.
Candidates having qualifications that exceed the minimum job requirements will receive consideration for higher level roles given (1) their experience, (2) additional job requirements, and/or (3) business needs. Depending on education, experience, and skill level, a variety of job opportunities might be available, including Legal Assistant or Senior Legal Assistant.
WORLD CLASS BENEFITS
At Halliburton, we're committed to providing you and your family with a comprehensive and affordable benefits package - which means we offer support for your physical, emotional, financial and parental needs, both now and in the future. When you join our team, you'll have access to a wide range of resources designed to help you thrive at work and at home. By clicking here, you can review a summary of the benefits available once you join.
HALLIBURTON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. EMPLOYMENT DECISIONS ARE MADE WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, DISABILITY, GENETIC INFORMATION, PREGNANCY, CITIZENSHIP, MARITAL STATUS, SEX/GENDER, SEXUAL PREFERENCE/ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, AGE, VETERAN STATUS, NATIONAL ORIGIN, OR ANY OTHER STATUS PROTECTED BY LAW OR REGULATION.
LOCATION
3000 N. Sam Houston Parkway E., Houston, Texas, 77032, United States
JOB DETAILS
Requisition Number: 209944
Experience Level: Experienced Hire
Job Family: Support Services
Product Service Line: Legal
Full Time / Part Time: Full-time
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS FOR THIS POSITION:
COMPENSATION INFORMATION
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.
INTRODUCTION
We are looking for the right people — people who want to innovate, achieve, grow and lead. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees and empowering them to develop themselves and their careers. Experience the challenges, rewards and opportunity of working for one of the world’s largest providers of products and services to the global energy industry.
Halliburton is seeking a Corporate Governance Legal Assistant to join its public company legal team in Houston. This is a high-visibility role supporting SEC and NYSE reporting, Board and Committee matters, annual shareholder meeting preparation, entity management, and other core public company governance work. We are looking for an innovative self-starter who can help take the group to the next digital level.
This role involves regular interaction with in-house attorneys, senior executives, Board members, internal business leaders, outside counsel, and other key stakeholders. This is a role for someone who wants direct exposure to: public company governance, SEC reporting, Board-level processes, and the legal infrastructure supporting a global enterprise. We are open to experienced candidates and developing professionals with the right judgment, communication style, attention to detail, and interest in public company work.
This role is based in our Houston office five days per week. Because the position supports Board, executive, and time-sensitive public company matters, in-person collaboration gives the right candidate direct access to senior legal and business leaders, faster training, and deeper involvement in the work.
JOB DUTIES
- Support SEC and NYSE filings and compliance, including Forms 3, 4, and 5, Form 8-K, proxy statement materials, annual report matters, Section 16 reporting, dividend reporting support for investor relations, and related public company filings.
- Assist with preparation for Board of Directors, Board Committee, and annual shareholder meetings, including agendas, materials, resolutions, minutes, consents, logistics, and follow-up items.
- Help manage governance calendars, filing deadlines, meeting timelines, signature processes, and related deliverables.
- Prepare and coordinate corporate governance documents, including resolutions, written consents, powers of attorney, certificates of incumbency, officer certificates, secretary certificates, and other corporate records.
- Maintain accurate corporate records, minute books, officer and director records, filing records, and legal department information systems.
- Assist with entity management and subsidiary governance matters across the United States and Caribbean jurisdictions, as needed.
- Help improve legal department processes through smart use of technology, including Workiva, BoardVantage, DocuSign, SAP, EDGAR, and generative AI tools.
- Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion, professionalism, and strong attention to detail.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Typically requires undergraduate degree, and/or paralegal certificate, and/or equivalent experience.
- Undergraduate degree, paralegal certificate, legal assistant experience, or equivalent professional experience strongly preferred.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholders.
- Excellent attention to detail, judgment, discretion, and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while knowing when to ask questions, seek direction, or escalate issues.
- Professional maturity and interpersonal judgment suitable for interaction with senior executives, directors, attorneys, and external advisors.
- Comfort learning and using generative AI and legal technology platforms.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Public company legal department experience.
- Experience preparing or coordinating SEC filings, including Forms 3, 4, and 5, Form 8-K, proxy statements, and annual report materials.
- Experience supporting Board, Committee, and shareholder meetings.
- Experience with Workiva.
Candidates having qualifications that exceed the minimum job requirements will receive consideration for higher level roles given (1) their experience, (2) additional job requirements, and/or (3) business needs. Depending on education, experience, and skill level, a variety of job opportunities might be available, including Legal Assistant or Senior Legal Assistant.
WORLD CLASS BENEFITS
At Halliburton, we're committed to providing you and your family with a comprehensive and affordable benefits package - which means we offer support for your physical, emotional, financial and parental needs, both now and in the future. When you join our team, you'll have access to a wide range of resources designed to help you thrive at work and at home. By clicking here, you can review a summary of the benefits available once you join.
HALLIBURTON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. EMPLOYMENT DECISIONS ARE MADE WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, DISABILITY, GENETIC INFORMATION, PREGNANCY, CITIZENSHIP, MARITAL STATUS, SEX/GENDER, SEXUAL PREFERENCE/ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, AGE, VETERAN STATUS, NATIONAL ORIGIN, OR ANY OTHER STATUS PROTECTED BY LAW OR REGULATION.
LOCATION
3000 N. Sam Houston Parkway E., Houston, Texas, 77032, United States
JOB DETAILS
Requisition Number: 209944
Experience Level: Experienced Hire
Job Family: Support Services
Product Service Line: Legal
Full Time / Part Time: Full-time
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS FOR THIS POSITION:
COMPENSATION INFORMATION
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Legal Assistant
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires Legal Assistant roles to normally require a bachelor's degree in a specific field. A general studies degree may trigger an RFE. Confirm your degree matches the job description before applying to H-1B-sponsoring employers.
Target corporate legal departments over small firms
Large corporations with in-house legal teams file LCAs more consistently than solo practitioners or small firms. Corporate legal departments in finance, tech, and healthcare have dedicated HR processes for H-1B filings and clearer sponsorship pipelines.
Check prevailing wage tiers before negotiating
Look up the SOC code 23-2011 on the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions. Your offer must meet at least the Level I prevailing wage for your metro area, and some employers default to Level II. Knowing the threshold protects you in negotiations.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter Legal Assistant openings by employers with confirmed LCA filing history on Migrate Mate. This eliminates firms that post roles but have never sponsored H-1B workers, saving weeks of outreach to employers who won't file.
Ask about cap-exempt employer eligibility early
Nonprofits, government research organizations, and universities that employ Legal Assistants may qualify as cap-exempt H-1B sponsors. If you're near the April lottery deadline, a cap-exempt employer lets you start without waiting for the next registration cycle.
Get the LCA certified before your start date
DOL must certify the Labor Condition Application before USCIS can adjudicate your I-129. Confirm your employer has submitted the LCA to DOL at least 10 business days before your intended start date, or your authorization will be delayed.
H-1B Visa Legal Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Legal Assistant role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS requires that the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as paralegal studies or legal studies. If the job description accepts any bachelor's degree or substitutes experience for education, USCIS may issue an RFE questioning specialty occupation status. A well-drafted job description tied to a specific degree field strengthens the petition.
Which types of employers are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for Legal Assistants?
Corporate legal departments at mid-to-large companies, federal contractors with compliance teams, and law firms handling immigration, intellectual property, or international transactions are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for Legal Assistant roles. Migrate Mate lets you filter openings by employers with verified LCA filing history, so you can target only those who have actually sponsored workers in this occupation.
What SOC code applies to Legal Assistant roles, and why does it matter for my H-1B?
Most Legal Assistant positions are classified under SOC code 23-2011. This code determines the prevailing wage your employer must certify on the LCA, which DOL then uses to confirm you'll be paid at or above the area wage for that occupation. If your employer misclassifies the role under a lower-wage SOC code, USCIS may reject the petition or DOL may require a wage amendment during audit.
Can my H-1B petition for a Legal Assistant role be filed cap-exempt?
Yes, if your employer qualifies as cap-exempt. Nonprofits, governmental research organizations, and institutions of higher education are exempt from the annual H-1B cap. If you're hired as a Legal Assistant at a qualifying university law clinic, nonprofit legal aid organization, or similar entity, your employer can file outside the lottery at any time of year.
What happens to my H-1B status if the law firm eliminates my Legal Assistant position?
You enter a 60-day grace period from the date of termination during which you can find a new H-1B-sponsoring employer and have a new I-129 filed on your behalf. The new employer must file before the grace period ends. Your prior employer is required by USCIS to cover the cost of your return transportation to your home country if they terminate your employment.