H-1B Visa Litigation Paralegal Jobs
Litigation Paralegal jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship sit at a specialty occupation threshold that depends on how the employer frames the role. Firms that require a bachelor's degree in paralegal studies, legal studies, or a closely related field can support an H-1B petition. This page lists employers with active H-1B LCA filing history for paralegal and legal support roles.
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Get Access To All JobsAt Morgan & Morgan, the work we do matters. For millions of Americans, we're their last line of defense against insurance companies, large corporations or defective goods. From attorneys in all 50 states, to client support staff, creative marketing to operations teams, every member of our firm has a key role to play in the winning fight for consumer rights. Our over 6,000 employees are all united by one mission: For the People.
Summary
We are seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our team. As a Litigation Paralegal you will work closely with our talented attorneys providing support before, during and after trials.
Responsibilities
- Prepare legal documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints, legal memoranda
- E-file all court documents in state and federal court
- Communications with clients, court, counsel, and others
- Conduct legal research and factual investigation
- Prepare discovery documents, interrogatories, and responses
- Draft and serve summons
- Coordinate and summarize depositions
- Prepare trial binders and exhibits
- Drafting pleadings, motions and appellate documents and filing them with the court
- Performing administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics)
- Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
- Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices
- Aid attorney with interrogatories and other discovery requests
- Gather relevant information from a variety of sources
- Liaise between trial teams and internal/external third parties
- Witness preparation
- Assisting with case settlements
- Other tasks as requested by the attorney
Qualification
- Associate degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience (preferred)
- 2+ years of litigation experience (preferred)
- Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program (preferred)
- Experience in Personal Injury, WC, Premises, or other injury related practice areas (preferred)
- Must possess the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage workload with a positive attitude and minimal supervision
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, proficient in calendaring depositions, mediations, and hearings
- Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules, and procedures, practices, etc.
- Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Extensive computer and database expertise; Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and type no less than 35 wpm
This role is on-site, which gives you the chance to be fully immersed in the work and gain direct experience alongside the team
Benefits
Morgan & Morgan is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful. This success starts with our staff. For full-time employees, we offer an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and paid holidays.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Morgan & Morgan provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
E-Verify
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form.
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Here is a link to Morgan & Morgan's privacy policy.
At Morgan & Morgan, the work we do matters. For millions of Americans, we're their last line of defense against insurance companies, large corporations or defective goods. From attorneys in all 50 states, to client support staff, creative marketing to operations teams, every member of our firm has a key role to play in the winning fight for consumer rights. Our over 6,000 employees are all united by one mission: For the People.
Summary
We are seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our team. As a Litigation Paralegal you will work closely with our talented attorneys providing support before, during and after trials.
Responsibilities
- Prepare legal documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints, legal memoranda
- E-file all court documents in state and federal court
- Communications with clients, court, counsel, and others
- Conduct legal research and factual investigation
- Prepare discovery documents, interrogatories, and responses
- Draft and serve summons
- Coordinate and summarize depositions
- Prepare trial binders and exhibits
- Drafting pleadings, motions and appellate documents and filing them with the court
- Performing administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics)
- Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
- Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices
- Aid attorney with interrogatories and other discovery requests
- Gather relevant information from a variety of sources
- Liaise between trial teams and internal/external third parties
- Witness preparation
- Assisting with case settlements
- Other tasks as requested by the attorney
Qualification
- Associate degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience (preferred)
- 2+ years of litigation experience (preferred)
- Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program (preferred)
- Experience in Personal Injury, WC, Premises, or other injury related practice areas (preferred)
- Must possess the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage workload with a positive attitude and minimal supervision
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, proficient in calendaring depositions, mediations, and hearings
- Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules, and procedures, practices, etc.
- Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Extensive computer and database expertise; Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and type no less than 35 wpm
This role is on-site, which gives you the chance to be fully immersed in the work and gain direct experience alongside the team
Benefits
Morgan & Morgan is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful. This success starts with our staff. For full-time employees, we offer an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and paid holidays.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Morgan & Morgan provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
E-Verify
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form.
Privacy Policy
Here is a link to Morgan & Morgan's privacy policy.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Litigation Paralegal
Frame your degree as field-specific
Your H-1B petition succeeds when your bachelor's degree aligns directly with litigation support duties. A degree in paralegal studies, legal studies, or pre-law strengthens the specialty occupation argument. A general liberal arts degree requires a stronger job description to compensate.
Search LCA data before applying
Use Migrate Mate to identify law firms and corporate legal departments with verified H-1B LCA filings for paralegal roles. Applying to employers who've already navigated the process cuts weeks of back-and-forth over sponsorship feasibility.
Target Am Law 200 firms with in-house immigration counsel
Large litigation-heavy firms handling complex federal cases routinely sponsor paralegals because the caseload volume justifies dedicated staff. In-house immigration counsel means your petition moves faster than at firms relying entirely on outside counsel.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your specific metro area and job title. Check the OFLC Wage Search for the Level I through Level IV ranges before entering salary discussions so your offer clears the threshold.
Get a separate LCA for each office location
If your firm asks you to work from multiple offices or a client site, each worksite city requires its own certified LCA. Confirm with HR that every location where you'll spend more than 40 consecutive hours is covered before your start date.
Use your O*NET profile to anchor the job description
The O*NET occupation profile for paralegals lists tasks requiring research, case analysis, and document preparation at a professional level. Your offer letter's duties section should mirror that language to support the specialty occupation classification USCIS needs to approve the petition.
H-1B Visa Litigation Paralegal: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Litigation Paralegal role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It doesn't qualify automatically. USCIS requires the position to normally demand at least a bachelor's degree in a specific related field. Law firms that structure the role around degree-level legal research, case analysis, and regulatory compliance, and that explicitly require a bachelor's in paralegal studies or legal studies in the job description, can build a defensible specialty occupation argument. Firms that treat the role as clerical cannot.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Litigation Paralegal roles?
Am Law 200 firms with large litigation practices, corporate legal departments handling securities or regulatory matters, and specialized litigation boutiques are the most consistent sponsors. These employers file LCAs regularly for paralegal positions and have established processes for H-1B petitions. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for paralegal and legal support roles so you can identify active sponsors before applying.
How long does H-1B status last for a Litigation Paralegal?
USCIS grants H-1B status for an initial period of up to three years, with one extension available for a total of six years. After six years, continued H-1B status requires either an approved immigrant visa petition or a pending green card application that qualifies for an extension under AC21. Many litigation paralegals use the six-year window to advance toward employer-sponsored green card sponsorship.
What documents do I need to support my H-1B petition as a Litigation Paralegal?
Your employer needs a certified LCA from DOL, an I-129 petition filed with USCIS, and a support letter detailing why the role requires a degree in a specific field. You'll need your original degree transcripts, any paralegal certification such as from NALA or NFPA, and evidence of specialized legal research or litigation experience. A credential evaluation is required if your degree is from outside the United States.
Can my employer change my work location after my H-1B is approved?
Moving to a new worksite city requires a new certified LCA from DOL before you begin working there. Short-term travel to client offices in other cities follows different rules, but any assignment exceeding 40 consecutive hours at an unlisted location requires the employer to file an amended LCA. Confirm your firm's internal process for worksite changes with HR before accepting any assignment outside your certified location.