H-1B Visa Managing Consultant Jobs
Managing Consultant roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in business, management, or a related field. Large consulting firms and boutique strategy shops both sponsor regularly, and the role's project-based nature means your employer must file a new LCA each time your work location changes substantially.
Find H-1B Visa Managing Consultant JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 354+ Managing Consultant jobs
See all 354+ Managing Consultant Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Managing Consultant roles.
Get Access To All JobsINTRODUCTION
The Managing Clerk supports attorneys in the various practice groups by providing in-depth expertise in docketing, court rules, procedures, legal proceedings, and case trial activity. Under general supervision, assists attorneys as they relate to calendaring and court functions. A remote work arrangement is available for this position, but must have experience in California docketing.
A career at Nixon Peabody is the opportunity to do work that matters. It’s the chance to use your knowledge to shape what’s ahead. To share, to innovate, to learn at a firm that taps the power of collective thinking.
We’ve created a dynamic, energizing environment that promotes success for our clients and each other. We offer fast growth, connectedness and training in business as well as law. And our rigorous standards assure you are part of a diverse team of top talent at every turn.
If you’re someone who’s looking toward the future, we’d love to hear from you.
LOCATION
Location: Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco, CA
Responsibilities
- Review all practice papers and pleadings and docket as appropriate using CompuLaw.
- Search, retrieve and download online court dockets and filed documents as requested.
- Prepare various calendar and case reports from CompuLaw.
- Provide ancillary support for electronic filing in CM/ECF.
- Provide instruction to other staff in electronic filing rules and procedures.
- Consult with staff and attorneys to ensure compliance with court rules and procedures, including appellate and bankruptcy proceedings.
- Assist attorneys and staff in other offices of Nixon Peabody with local court proceedings and court filings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential job responsibility listed above, satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. Nixon Peabody retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. The requirements listed below are representative of the skills and abilities required.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 2-4 years in a Managing Clerk or Docket Clerk role. Experience using CompuLaw preferred.
- Bachelor’s Degree required. Work experience in lieu of a degree considered.
- Knowledge and competence in calendaring systems, electronic filing in state and federal courts and web-based research skills, specifically in California.
- Working knowledge of CompuLaw, CPLR and FRCP.
- Strong organizational, communication, analytical, critical thinking skills and attention to detail.
- Exhibit a high level of customer service orientation.
- Willingness to work with a national team of experienced docketing staff to provide consistent quality services regardless of location.
- General familiarity with best practices regarding docketing, calendaring and record keeping as they relate to loss prevention issues in the legal environment.
COMPENSATION
In accordance with applicable Federal and State laws, the anticipated annual salary range for this position, depending on location, is as follows:
- Los Angeles, CA: $70,000 to $100,100
- San Francisco, CA: $77,000 to $110,000
In addition to a standard benefits package, this role may be eligible for additional contingent compensation based on an array of factors, including but not limited to: work performance, geographic location, work experience, education, and qualifications. Because such contingent compensation is not yet calculable or may be zero ($0) in some circumstances, the above-listed salary range(s) are Nixon Peabody’s good faith estimate of the annual salary(ies) it reasonably expects to pay for the position at the time of this posting.
EEO STATEMENT
Nixon Peabody LLP is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer: Disability / Veteran. Nixon Peabody is committed to creating a fair workplace and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
To comply with Federal law, Nixon Peabody participates in E-Verify. All newly hired employees are verified through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm their identity and employment eligibility. Please refer to the Notice of E-Verify Participation and the Right to Work posters on the Nixon Peabody Careers page for more information.
BENEFITS
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
WORK LOCATION
Work Location: Remote
INTRODUCTION
The Managing Clerk supports attorneys in the various practice groups by providing in-depth expertise in docketing, court rules, procedures, legal proceedings, and case trial activity. Under general supervision, assists attorneys as they relate to calendaring and court functions. A remote work arrangement is available for this position, but must have experience in California docketing.
A career at Nixon Peabody is the opportunity to do work that matters. It’s the chance to use your knowledge to shape what’s ahead. To share, to innovate, to learn at a firm that taps the power of collective thinking.
We’ve created a dynamic, energizing environment that promotes success for our clients and each other. We offer fast growth, connectedness and training in business as well as law. And our rigorous standards assure you are part of a diverse team of top talent at every turn.
If you’re someone who’s looking toward the future, we’d love to hear from you.
LOCATION
Location: Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco, CA
Responsibilities
- Review all practice papers and pleadings and docket as appropriate using CompuLaw.
- Search, retrieve and download online court dockets and filed documents as requested.
- Prepare various calendar and case reports from CompuLaw.
- Provide ancillary support for electronic filing in CM/ECF.
- Provide instruction to other staff in electronic filing rules and procedures.
- Consult with staff and attorneys to ensure compliance with court rules and procedures, including appellate and bankruptcy proceedings.
- Assist attorneys and staff in other offices of Nixon Peabody with local court proceedings and court filings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential job responsibility listed above, satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. Nixon Peabody retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. The requirements listed below are representative of the skills and abilities required.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 2-4 years in a Managing Clerk or Docket Clerk role. Experience using CompuLaw preferred.
- Bachelor’s Degree required. Work experience in lieu of a degree considered.
- Knowledge and competence in calendaring systems, electronic filing in state and federal courts and web-based research skills, specifically in California.
- Working knowledge of CompuLaw, CPLR and FRCP.
- Strong organizational, communication, analytical, critical thinking skills and attention to detail.
- Exhibit a high level of customer service orientation.
- Willingness to work with a national team of experienced docketing staff to provide consistent quality services regardless of location.
- General familiarity with best practices regarding docketing, calendaring and record keeping as they relate to loss prevention issues in the legal environment.
COMPENSATION
In accordance with applicable Federal and State laws, the anticipated annual salary range for this position, depending on location, is as follows:
- Los Angeles, CA: $70,000 to $100,100
- San Francisco, CA: $77,000 to $110,000
In addition to a standard benefits package, this role may be eligible for additional contingent compensation based on an array of factors, including but not limited to: work performance, geographic location, work experience, education, and qualifications. Because such contingent compensation is not yet calculable or may be zero ($0) in some circumstances, the above-listed salary range(s) are Nixon Peabody’s good faith estimate of the annual salary(ies) it reasonably expects to pay for the position at the time of this posting.
EEO STATEMENT
Nixon Peabody LLP is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer: Disability / Veteran. Nixon Peabody is committed to creating a fair workplace and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
To comply with Federal law, Nixon Peabody participates in E-Verify. All newly hired employees are verified through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm their identity and employment eligibility. Please refer to the Notice of E-Verify Participation and the Right to Work posters on the Nixon Peabody Careers page for more information.
BENEFITS
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
WORK LOCATION
Work Location: Remote
See all 354+ H-1B Visa Managing Consultant Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new H-1B Visa Managing Consultant Jobs.
Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Managing Consultant
Verify your degree field matches the role
USCIS scrutinizes specialty occupation claims for consulting roles because the degree requirement isn't always field-specific. A business, management, economics, or engineering degree supports the petition more cleanly than an unrelated field with no direct connection to the consulting work.
Check LCA filings before accepting offers
Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm a prospective employer has filed Labor Condition Applications for Managing Consultant roles before you invest time in their interview process. Firms without recent LCA history are less likely to have an established sponsorship pathway.
Clarify multi-site travel before the LCA is filed
Managing Consultants routinely work at client sites across multiple states. Your employer must file a new LCA or use a blanket LCA approach each time your primary worksite changes significantly, so get clarity on how the firm handles this before the petition is drafted.
Search Migrate Mate for verified sponsoring firms
Filter by Managing Consultant roles on Migrate Mate to see employers with confirmed H-1B filing history for this occupation. That narrows your search to firms that have already navigated the specialty occupation question for consulting titles specifically.
Request premium processing if your project has a hard start
USCIS offers premium processing for H-1B petitions, returning a decision in roughly 15 business days. If your consulting engagement has a fixed client kick-off date, ask your employer to elect premium processing and factor the timeline into your offer negotiation.
Use O*NET to strengthen your specialty occupation argument
The O*NET occupation profile for Management Consultants documents the typical education and knowledge requirements adjudicators reference. Having your employer's attorney cite O*NET in the petition letter reinforces that the role genuinely requires a specialized degree, not a generalist background.
H-1B Visa Managing Consultant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Managing Consultant role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but USCIS examines consulting titles more carefully than roles like software engineer or physician. The petition needs to show the specific position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, not just any degree. Job duties that demand specialized expertise in a defined discipline, such as financial strategy or technology implementation, strengthen the case considerably.
How do multi-state client engagements affect my H-1B petition as a Managing Consultant?
Each time your primary worksite changes to a new metropolitan statistical area, your employer must file a new Labor Condition Application or have a valid blanket LCA covering that location. Consulting firms that sponsor regularly typically have processes for this, but you should confirm their approach before accepting an offer to avoid gaps in your work authorization coverage during project transitions.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Managing Consultant roles?
Large management consulting firms, Big Four accounting firms, boutique strategy practices, and in-house consulting arms of major corporations all appear in DOL LCA disclosure data as regular sponsors for this title. You can find employers with active H-1B filing history for Managing Consultant roles by searching on Migrate Mate, which surfaces that data by occupation.
What happens to my H-1B status if I'm placed on the bench between client projects?
USCIS's nonproductive status rule means your employer must continue paying your full H-1B wage even during bench periods. If the firm stops paying and your status lapses, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new employer willing to file an H-1B transfer. Document any bench periods carefully and confirm your pay stubs reflect your certified LCA wage throughout.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new consulting employer mid-petition year?
Yes. H-1B portability lets you start working for a new employer as soon as they file a transfer petition, without waiting for USCIS approval, as long as you've been in valid H-1B status and the new petition is non-frivolous. For Managing Consultant roles, the new employer must also file a fresh LCA at the correct prevailing wage for your new work location before the transfer petition is submitted.