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Paralegal roles at law firms, corporate legal departments, and government contractors can qualify for H-1B sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in legal studies, paralegal studies, or a closely related field. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and most large legal employers have established sponsorship pipelines for this role.
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JOB TITLE: Paralegal, Employment and Litigation
LOCATION: Miami
ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM:
The Legal Department at TelevisaUnivision is looking for a Paralegal to join our team! The Paralegal will provide day-to-day support both the Global Employment and U.S. Litigation teams. This includes assisting with employment-related legal matters across multiple jurisdictions and supporting all phases of U.S. litigation, managing and tracking litigation filings, deadlines, and case developments, maintaining case management systems, document repositories, and tracking reports, and supporting internal reporting and analytics related to claims and disputes. The position will also be responsible for coordinating responses to subpoenas, discovery requests, and agency inquiries, and ensuring pertinent information is disseminated to stakeholders including Legal, HR, and business teams. Additional responsibilities include supporting internal investigations, coordinating with outside counsel, and assisting with employment-related compliance and risk mitigation initiatives. The position will have dual reporting to the Senior Vice President of Labor, Employment, and Litigation.
ABOUT YOU:
You are an experienced paralegal with significant organization skills, discretion in dealing with sensitive issues, experience supporting employment, intellectual property (including copyright), and business-related litigation matters, as well as a solid understanding of the litigation/administrative proceedings process. You have familiarity with copyright enforcement, DCMA processes, and issues impacting digital/streaming content. You are a self-starter who is comfortable and thrives working in a high volume, fast-paced environment.
YOUR DAY-DAY: (aka Responsibilities)
- Work collaboratively with internal departments to gather information and coordinate with third parties to produce information in connection with employment, IP, and litigation matters
- Draft subpoena responses and prepare production responses, under the supervision of an attorney
- Manage and maintain document management system and case trackers, including litigation logs, deadlines, and matter status reporting
- Support contract-related disputes and coordinate with stakeholders to gather and track relevant agreements in connection with litigation or claims
- Draft and manage correspondence relating to DMCA takedown notices, and work with appropriate stakeholders to ensure compliance and timely response, particularly in connection with digital and streaming content
- Manage copyright-related claims or demands, including gathering of relevant information and ensuring compliance with preservation requirements
- Draft litigation hold notices and monitor compliance with document preservation obligations
- Assist with internal investigations and litigation-related data or discovery collection, organization, and review
- Perform other paralegal functions as assigned, with a focus on employment, IP/copyright, streaming-related issues, and general business litigation support
YOU HAVE: (aka Qualifications)
- Minimum of 5 - 7 years of paralegal experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal environment, with significant experience supporting employment, intellectual property (including copyright), and business litigation matters.
- Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certification
- Notary public qualification a plus, but not required
- Demonstrated experience in managing litigation matters, including tracking deadlines, filings, discovery, and case status across multiple matters
- Experience managing employment agreements and templates, including drafting support, tracking agreement lifecycles (e.g., execution, renewals, amendments, and expirations), and maintaining organized repositories and status trackers
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with business stakeholders at all levels and coordinate with outside counsel
- Strong organizational skills with critical attention to detail, and the ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects under deadline and appropriately prioritize
- Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information
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Spanish & English fluency – excellent verbal and written communication skills in both languages
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Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, OneNote, Teams, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat; experience with eDiscovery platforms and document management systems preferred
- Highly collaborative individual with ability to influence others and build strong professional relationships, including with business leaders and legal partners, external counsel, and third-party claimants or agencies
- Experience handling copyright claims, DMCA takedown processes, and issues related to digital or streaming content strongly preferred
OUR BENEFITS:
TelevisaUnivision believes that a happy, well-balanced employee is what makes our culture thrive. We offer a wide selection of perks and benefits including PTO; tuition reimbursement; wellness and employee support programs; 401K; and life and other insurance plans. This is all in addition to our comprehensive and competitive health benefits package featuring medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
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TelevisaUnivision is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Paralegal
Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
H-1B approval for paralegal roles hinges on proving specialty occupation. A bachelor's in paralegal studies, legal studies, or a directly related field strengthens your case. A general business or unrelated degree can trigger a Request for Evidence from USCIS.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to identify legal employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for paralegal roles. LCA filings are public DOL records that confirm an employer has sponsored this exact occupation before, not just professional roles generally.
Distinguish litigation from transactional paralegal roles
Corporate legal departments sponsoring transactional paralegals often have more predictable H-1B timelines than litigation-heavy firms. Ask during interviews whether the role sits inside in-house counsel or an external law firm to gauge sponsorship infrastructure.
Check prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Run the offered salary against the OFLC Wage Search for the SOC code 23-2011 in your work location. Your employer must certify the wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage level on the LCA, so a below-range offer can stall the petition.
Confirm the employer will cover H-1B filing fees
USCIS regulations prohibit employers from passing certain mandatory H-1B filing fees to the employee. Negotiate this explicitly in your offer letter and ask whether premium processing is included, since paralegal petitions are cap-subject and timing affects your start date.
Use your O*NET profile during RFE responses
If USCIS issues a Request for Evidence questioning specialty occupation, the O*NET profile for paralegal and legal assistant roles documents the standard educational requirements for the occupation. Your attorney can cite this to rebut generic job-duty challenges.
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Find Paralegal JobsParalegal H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a paralegal role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but it's not automatic. USCIS requires proof that the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field, not just any degree. Paralegal roles at large law firms or corporate legal departments with well-defined degree requirements tend to qualify more reliably than generalist or administrative-leaning paralegal positions at smaller offices.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for paralegal jobs?
Large law firms, Fortune 500 in-house legal departments, financial institutions with legal teams, and federal government contractors are the most consistent sponsors for paralegal roles. You can find employers with verified H-1B filing history for this occupation on Migrate Mate, which filters results by Labor Condition Application data.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer if I change paralegal jobs?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer as soon as the transfer petition is filed, without waiting for approval, provided your previous H-1B was approved and you've maintained valid status. Your new employer files a new LCA with DOL and a new I-129 petition with USCIS covering the paralegal role.
Is there a specialty certification that helps H-1B paralegal petitions?
Holding the NALA Certified Paralegal credential or the NFPA PACE certification doesn't directly satisfy USCIS's specialty occupation standard, but it strengthens the argument that the role requires specialized knowledge. More important is documenting that your specific position requires a degree in a directly related field, not just that paralegals generally hold certifications.
What happens to my H-1B status if the law firm eliminates my paralegal position?
You have a 60-day grace period after losing your H-1B employment to find a new sponsor, change to another visa status, or leave the country. If a new employer files an H-1B transfer petition within that window, you can continue working once USCIS receives it. Acting within the first two to three weeks gives you the most options.
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