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Legal Support Specialist roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in paralegal studies, legal administration, or a related field. Law firms, corporate legal departments, and government contractors regularly file LCAs for these roles. The 85,000-slot annual cap and lottery apply, so timing your job search around the April registration window matters.
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Get Access To All JobsAt Polsinelli, What a Law Firm Should Be is not just our tagline, it is what we live every day. We strive to create an environment where our team members are encouraged to bring their creativity and professional passions into the workplace so that they can thrive. Are you a people person who has a keen eye for detail, thrives in a professional environment and wants to be part of a dynamic team? We have the perfect role for an engaging professional like you!
Polsinelli seeks a candidate to fill a Legal Support Specialist – Evening opening that is a remote role, provided the candidate is in a state/jurisdiction wherein we practice. Must live in a city near one of our offices.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES/REQUIREMENTS
Successful candidates must:
- Possess strong initiative, demonstrating an ability to quickly resolve document issues
- Have strong organizational skills
- Be able to work collaboratively in a team setting
- Be able to manage multiple projects/tasks at a time
- Possess advanced skills in all Microsoft Office applications; expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel is a plus!
- Must have a minimum of five years of legal support experience. (Paralegal, Practice Group Assistant, Legal Administrative Assistant)
Other essential requirements for this position include:
- Have a minimum of five years of legal support experience.
- Possess advanced document formatting skills in Microsoft Word and other legal technology applications.
- Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Show strong initiative and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Have excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Are adaptable and able to effectively manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Exhibit strong customer service skills and a commitment to supporting attorneys and business professionals.
- Communicate professionally and effectively with all levels of the organization.
- Thrive in a collaborative team environment while also being self-directed.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to work collaboratively across teams
- Proofreading experience preferred
- Calm and solution-oriented approach to troubleshooting and problem-solving
- Proven ability to take initiative and make sound, independent decisions
- Flexible, dependable team player with a positive, proactive mindset
This is a remote position with two available shifts:
Shift 1
- Monday - Thursday: 12:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. CST
- Friday: 12:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. CST
Shift 2
- Monday - Thursday: 2:45 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. CST
- Friday: 2:45 p.m. - 11:15 p.m. CST
Specific to Shift 2: Litigation experience, including ECF filing experience, is preferred.
The budgeted salary range for this position is $60,000 - $70,000.
As part of full-time employment associated with this position, Polsinelli PC offers the following benefits: Paid time off, sick time off, a referral program, medical insurance and benefits, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, AD&D insurance, ID Theft insurance, long-term disability benefits, short-term disability benefits, Parking/Transit reimbursement (varies depending on location), 401(k) benefits, and employee assistance benefits.
Polsinelli PC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Experience
5 year(s): Legal support experience.
Education
Preferred: Bachelor's or better
Behaviors
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
- Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
At Polsinelli, What a Law Firm Should Be is not just our tagline, it is what we live every day. We strive to create an environment where our team members are encouraged to bring their creativity and professional passions into the workplace so that they can thrive. Are you a people person who has a keen eye for detail, thrives in a professional environment and wants to be part of a dynamic team? We have the perfect role for an engaging professional like you!
Polsinelli seeks a candidate to fill a Legal Support Specialist – Evening opening that is a remote role, provided the candidate is in a state/jurisdiction wherein we practice. Must live in a city near one of our offices.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES/REQUIREMENTS
Successful candidates must:
- Possess strong initiative, demonstrating an ability to quickly resolve document issues
- Have strong organizational skills
- Be able to work collaboratively in a team setting
- Be able to manage multiple projects/tasks at a time
- Possess advanced skills in all Microsoft Office applications; expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel is a plus!
- Must have a minimum of five years of legal support experience. (Paralegal, Practice Group Assistant, Legal Administrative Assistant)
Other essential requirements for this position include:
- Have a minimum of five years of legal support experience.
- Possess advanced document formatting skills in Microsoft Word and other legal technology applications.
- Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Show strong initiative and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Have excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Are adaptable and able to effectively manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Exhibit strong customer service skills and a commitment to supporting attorneys and business professionals.
- Communicate professionally and effectively with all levels of the organization.
- Thrive in a collaborative team environment while also being self-directed.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to work collaboratively across teams
- Proofreading experience preferred
- Calm and solution-oriented approach to troubleshooting and problem-solving
- Proven ability to take initiative and make sound, independent decisions
- Flexible, dependable team player with a positive, proactive mindset
This is a remote position with two available shifts:
Shift 1
- Monday - Thursday: 12:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. CST
- Friday: 12:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. CST
Shift 2
- Monday - Thursday: 2:45 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. CST
- Friday: 2:45 p.m. - 11:15 p.m. CST
Specific to Shift 2: Litigation experience, including ECF filing experience, is preferred.
The budgeted salary range for this position is $60,000 - $70,000.
As part of full-time employment associated with this position, Polsinelli PC offers the following benefits: Paid time off, sick time off, a referral program, medical insurance and benefits, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, AD&D insurance, ID Theft insurance, long-term disability benefits, short-term disability benefits, Parking/Transit reimbursement (varies depending on location), 401(k) benefits, and employee assistance benefits.
Polsinelli PC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Experience
5 year(s): Legal support experience.
Education
Preferred: Bachelor's or better
Behaviors
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
- Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Legal Support Specialist
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and the Legal Support Specialist role. A paralegal studies or legal administration degree strengthens your petition. A general business degree with no legal coursework creates RFE risk.
Target employers with corporate legal departments
Large corporations with in-house legal teams file LCAs more consistently than small firms and face less scrutiny per petition. Industries like financial services, healthcare, and technology regularly sponsor Legal Support Specialists for document management, contract review, and compliance work.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter for Legal Support Specialist roles on Migrate Mate to see employers with confirmed LCA filing history for this job title. That history signals they understand the H-1B process and have done it before for your exact role type.
Check prevailing wage before evaluating offers
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location before accepting an offer. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the applicable level, and underpaid offers will not survive DOL scrutiny.
Ask employers about cap-exempt filing options
Law school clinics, nonprofit legal aid organizations, and certain government contractors may qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers. If you're open to those environments, you can file outside the annual lottery window and begin work sooner.
Time your offer negotiation around the registration window
H-1B registration opens in March and requires your employer to be ready with your job details. Start interviewing in January and February so your offer is confirmed before registration closes. A late offer means waiting a full year for the next cycle.
H-1B Visa Legal Support Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Legal Support Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS approves H-1B petitions for Legal Support Specialists when the job description requires at least a bachelor's degree in paralegal studies, legal administration, or a closely related field. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field are harder to qualify. Ask employers how they've classified the position on prior LCA filings.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Legal Support Specialists?
Corporate legal departments at large companies, Am Law 200 law firms, legal process outsourcing firms, and government contractors with compliance teams are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this role. Smaller boutique firms sponsor less frequently because the administrative and legal cost of the petition is harder to absorb. Migrate Mate lets you filter for employers with verified LCA filing history in this job category.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer is acquired or merges with another firm?
If the new employer is a successor in interest, your H-1B status typically continues without a new petition under the successor-in-interest rule, provided the terms and conditions of your employment stay the same. USCIS evaluates whether the new entity assumed the original employer's obligations. If the role changes materially, a new petition is required. Get written confirmation from your HR or immigration counsel before the merger closes.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Legal Support Specialist employer mid-year?
Yes. H-1B portability allows you to start working for a new employer once they file a new I-129 petition, without waiting for USCIS approval, as long as your prior status was valid and you've been in H-1B status for at least 180 days. The new employer must file the petition and certify a new LCA before your first day. You don't need to wait for the annual lottery.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Legal Support Specialist H-1B offers?
DOL requires your employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for your SOC code, job duties, and work location. Legal Support Specialists in high-cost metro areas like New York or San Francisco carry higher wage floors than the same role in smaller markets. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the applicable level before your offer negotiation. An offer below the certified wage level will fail DOL review.