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Paralegal roles at law firms, corporate legal departments, and government contractors can qualify for H-1B visa 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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Trust Administration Paralegal Needed for Established Law Firm! This Jobot Job is hosted by: Reed Kellick
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SALARY
Salary: $70,000 - $85,000 per year
About us
Based in Troy, MI, we are an established law firm that has been in business for decades. We are on the lookout for a talented Estates Paralegal / Trusts Paralegal!
WHY JOIN US?
As a Trust Paralegal / Probate Paralegal in our firm, we are able to offer:
- A competitive base salary between $70k and $85k, depending on experience!
- 401k!
- Medical, dental and vision coverage!
- PTO/vacation!
JOB DETAILS
As an Estate Administration Paralegal on our team, we are looking for:
- Willingness to work onsite in our Troy, MI office
- Professional estate planning / trust administration experience
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button.
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INTRODUCTION
Trust Administration Paralegal Needed for Established Law Firm! This Jobot Job is hosted by: Reed Kellick
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button and sending us your resume.
SALARY
Salary: $70,000 - $85,000 per year
About us
Based in Troy, MI, we are an established law firm that has been in business for decades. We are on the lookout for a talented Estates Paralegal / Trusts Paralegal!
WHY JOIN US?
As a Trust Paralegal / Probate Paralegal in our firm, we are able to offer:
- A competitive base salary between $70k and $85k, depending on experience!
- 401k!
- Medical, dental and vision coverage!
- PTO/vacation!
JOB DETAILS
As an Estate Administration Paralegal on our team, we are looking for:
- Willingness to work onsite in our Troy, MI office
- Professional estate planning / trust administration experience
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.
It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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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.
H-1B Visa Paralegal: 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.