H-1B Visa Legal Consultant Jobs
Legal Consultant roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in law or a related field. Employers in corporate, compliance, and regulatory sectors file LCAs with the DOL before sponsoring, and many are cap-exempt or have cap-exempt affiliations that bypass the annual lottery.
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Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.
Compensation Overview
The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.
Salary Range
$72,200.00 - $119,000.00
Target Openings
1
What Is the Opportunity?
The Legal Solutions Center is a specialized team within Business Insurance – Legal Services of non-attorney legal professionals who leverage people, process and technology to help achieve Legal Services' strategic priorities. The Legal Solutions Center works closely with attorneys and other departments across Legal Services on issues involving underwriting, product development, government relations, Enterprise litigation, corporate investments, contracts and cross-functional initiatives. As the Consultant, you will perform a variety of duties to assist attorneys and internal business partners. You are an experienced professional who can manage competing priorities with excellent attention to detail.
What Will You Do?
- Collaborate with internal partners to understand business needs and utilize your subject matter expertise in Travelers’ internal BI systems to provide support and guidance (e.g., AART, eLibrary, Altered Terms Tool, Oden, Compliance Link).
- Partner with internal business conducting research and drafting quality legal documents.
- Collect required documentation for preparation of contracts or amendments.
- Design and implement streamlined policies and procedures to increase workflow efficiencies and reduce costs.
- Formulate appropriate legal searches and conduct moderately complex research in legal databases based on business need (e.g., case law).
- Track, analyze, and report any pending legislation or case law that may affect business partners.
- Assist in reviewing, monitoring, and evaluating of work and ensure consistent compliance with internal policies and practices.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- Paralegal Certificate.
- Five years working as a legal professional or related industry experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills as evidenced by proper use of grammar, spelling accuracy, vocabulary, and ability to convey complicated concepts and ideas.
- Excellent technological aptitude with the ability to work within and navigate multiple systems including the Microsoft Suite, Document Management systems (iManage), Case Management systems (CounselLink) and Case Law Databases (Westlaw and Oden).
- Excellent organization skills with the ability to manage priorities effectively and prepare presentations for business partners and senior leaders.
- Self-starter that takes initiative, works independently, takes personal responsibility, and handles cases with the utmost care and confidentiality.
- Critical thinker with the ability to read and comprehend regulations and statutes, and research effectively.
- Ability to use Agile methodology when managing projects.
- Team player with the ability to work with various business segments such as other Legal Units, Underwriting, Risk Control, Service Centers and Distribution.
What is a Must Have?
- Associate’s Degree or three years of experience as a paralegal, compliance professional or related industry experience.
What Is in It for You?
- Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
- Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
- Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
- Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
- Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.
Employment Practices
Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.
In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.
If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you.
Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.
To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit http://careers.travelers.com/life-at-travelers/benefits/.
Who Are We?
Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.
Compensation Overview
The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.
Salary Range
$72,200.00 - $119,000.00
Target Openings
1
What Is the Opportunity?
The Legal Solutions Center is a specialized team within Business Insurance – Legal Services of non-attorney legal professionals who leverage people, process and technology to help achieve Legal Services' strategic priorities. The Legal Solutions Center works closely with attorneys and other departments across Legal Services on issues involving underwriting, product development, government relations, Enterprise litigation, corporate investments, contracts and cross-functional initiatives. As the Consultant, you will perform a variety of duties to assist attorneys and internal business partners. You are an experienced professional who can manage competing priorities with excellent attention to detail.
What Will You Do?
- Collaborate with internal partners to understand business needs and utilize your subject matter expertise in Travelers’ internal BI systems to provide support and guidance (e.g., AART, eLibrary, Altered Terms Tool, Oden, Compliance Link).
- Partner with internal business conducting research and drafting quality legal documents.
- Collect required documentation for preparation of contracts or amendments.
- Design and implement streamlined policies and procedures to increase workflow efficiencies and reduce costs.
- Formulate appropriate legal searches and conduct moderately complex research in legal databases based on business need (e.g., case law).
- Track, analyze, and report any pending legislation or case law that may affect business partners.
- Assist in reviewing, monitoring, and evaluating of work and ensure consistent compliance with internal policies and practices.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- Paralegal Certificate.
- Five years working as a legal professional or related industry experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills as evidenced by proper use of grammar, spelling accuracy, vocabulary, and ability to convey complicated concepts and ideas.
- Excellent technological aptitude with the ability to work within and navigate multiple systems including the Microsoft Suite, Document Management systems (iManage), Case Management systems (CounselLink) and Case Law Databases (Westlaw and Oden).
- Excellent organization skills with the ability to manage priorities effectively and prepare presentations for business partners and senior leaders.
- Self-starter that takes initiative, works independently, takes personal responsibility, and handles cases with the utmost care and confidentiality.
- Critical thinker with the ability to read and comprehend regulations and statutes, and research effectively.
- Ability to use Agile methodology when managing projects.
- Team player with the ability to work with various business segments such as other Legal Units, Underwriting, Risk Control, Service Centers and Distribution.
What is a Must Have?
- Associate’s Degree or three years of experience as a paralegal, compliance professional or related industry experience.
What Is in It for You?
- Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
- Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
- Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
- Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
- Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.
Employment Practices
Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.
In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.
If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you.
Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.
To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit http://careers.travelers.com/life-at-travelers/benefits/.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Legal Consultant
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation standards
USCIS scrutinizes Legal Consultant petitions closely when your degree is in a field adjacent to law rather than law itself. A J.D., LL.B., or LL.M. in a directly related specialty strengthens your petition and reduces RFE risk.
Target cap-exempt employers first
Universities, nonprofits affiliated with universities, and certain government research institutions are cap-exempt. Legal Consultant roles at these organizations don't enter the lottery, so you can start any time of year without waiting for April registration.
Search LCA filing history on Migrate Mate
Filter by Legal Consultant roles to see which employers have certified LCAs with the DOL for this exact title. That filing history confirms an employer already understands the H-1B process and has sponsored comparable positions before.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for Legal Consultant in your work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search using SOC code 23-1011 before accepting an offer to confirm your salary meets Level I through IV wage requirements.
Clarify your job duties match the O*NET profile
USCIS compares petition language against the O*NET occupation profile for Legal Consultants. If your role blends paralegal duties with consulting work, work with your employer to frame duties in terms that align with the specialty occupation definition to avoid a denial.
Understand the 60-day grace period when changing roles
If your current H-1B employment ends, you have 60 days to secure a new sponsoring employer and file a transfer petition. Filing during this window maintains your status, but the new employer's LCA must be certified before the I-129 is submitted to USCIS.
H-1B Visa Legal Consultant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Legal Consultant role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as law, international business, or regulatory affairs. Generic consulting roles that accept any degree often face USCIS RFEs. Your employer's job description must tie the required degree directly to the duties performed, not just list a degree as a preference.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for Legal Consultant positions?
Corporate legal departments at multinational companies, financial services firms with compliance needs, and management consulting firms that serve regulated industries file the most LCAs for Legal Consultant roles. Universities and nonprofits also sponsor this title and have the added advantage of cap-exempt status. You can browse current openings at employers with verified H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate.
Can a foreign law degree support an H-1B petition for a Legal Consultant role?
A foreign law degree can qualify, but USCIS requires an evaluation by a recognized credential assessment organization to confirm it is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree or higher in law or a related field. A three-year LL.B. from many countries may not automatically satisfy the equivalency standard without supplemental work experience or a credentials evaluation.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Legal Consultant contract ends before the petition expires?
You have a 60-day grace period from the date your employment ends to either transfer your H-1B to a new sponsoring employer, change to another visa status, or depart the U.S. During this window, USCIS considers you in a period of authorized stay. Filing an H-1B transfer before the 60 days expire lets you start the new role once the transfer petition is received by USCIS.
Do Legal Consultant employers need to go through PERM labor certification before sponsoring an H-1B?
No. PERM labor certification is required for permanent residence sponsorship, not for the H-1B, which is a temporary nonimmigrant visa. Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with the DOL to certify wages and working conditions, but there is no recruitment or labor market test requirement for the H-1B petition itself.