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H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship lets Chilean attorneys work in the U.S. without entering a lottery. The 1,400-visa annual cap rarely fills, and your application goes directly to a U.S. consulate. Your law degree and specialty area determine whether your role qualifies as a specialty occupation under the Free Trade Agreement.
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Cleary Gottlieb is a pioneer in globalizing the legal profession. Since 1946, we have operated as a single integrated global partnership across major financial centres worldwide, rather than as a firm with a network of separate overseas offices. Our founders believed that excellence is best achieved when people cooperate rather than compete, and that belief still shapes how lawyers and professional staff work together across practices, functions and geographies today. We are guided by a shared purpose, communicate with transparency and integrity, and strive for excellence in everything we do. Every member of our professional staff brings intellectual agility, sound judgment, and a human touch to their work, whether supporting a client matter directly or supporting the colleagues who do, and we take pride in doing our best work as one team.
The Attorney Development Manager oversees a broad range of talent initiatives for the firm’s U.S. litigation practice. Responsibilities include working with practice group leaders and staffing and talent partners to help attorneys reach their full potential; partnering with the Inclusion & Culture team to promote senior leadership accountability for a diverse talent pipeline; overseeing a robust performance review process; participating in strategic workforce planning; and collaborating with other Talent teams on key initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Consult with litigation practice group leaders and partners to understand business goals and propose, support, and implement initiatives that advance those goals through the holistic development of associate talent.
- Meet individually with associates to coach, advise, and support them in their roles, particularly with respect to professional development, productivity, interpersonal dynamics, and well-being.
- Collaborate with the litigation staffing team to share insights into associates’ developmental goals, productivity, and capacity, supporting attorney development, practice group business goals, and the equitable distribution of work. Provide staffing support or coverage as needed.
- Track, aggregate, and analyze attorney metrics, including capacity information and utilization rates, to help practice group leaders and partners achieve the group’s business goals.
- Implement all associate evaluation processes for the litigation practice group. Independently consult with partners on associate evaluations and identify and propose effective strategies to address associate performance.
- Partner with practice group leaders and other partners to ensure attorneys receive clear, actionable feedback and establish clear performance objectives.
- Collaborate with the Chief Talent Officer to evaluate, enhance, and adapt talent development initiatives for effective implementation within the litigation practice group.
- Help embed talent strategies within each practice group to support associates’ professional success and well-being, including mentoring relationships, training programs, and coaching.
- Collaborate with practice group leaders and various committees on workforce planning, capacity projections, and target setting.
General:
- Liaise with the Attorney Development team, partners, and various committees.
- Prepare reports, analyze data, and present findings to practice group leaders.
- Provide practice group leaders with perspectives and recommendations informed by professional expertise to support efficient decision-making and progress.
- Lead improvements in the maintenance and use of associate data to support associate development.
- Stay informed about developments in other practice groups and across the firm, and identify information relevant to practice group leaders.
- Undertake other ad hoc projects as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree required; Juris Doctor degree preferred.
- At least three years of relevant law firm experience, including significant experience in litigation.
- Experience influencing and working closely with executive-level leaders.
- Ability to protect and maintain highly confidential and sensitive information.
- Ability to think strategically while maintaining a strong grasp of both broader objectives and details.
- Excellent managerial and organizational skills.
- Working knowledge of financial concepts, strong numeracy skills, and comfort analyzing data and metrics.
- Ability to prioritize competing workstreams and deliver accurate, high-quality results in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of viDesktop is a plus.
- Flexibility to work outside regular business hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends, as needed.
- Independently Productive: Creates, drives, and completes work without ongoing oversight.
- Strong Communication Skills: Conveys information clearly, concisely, and professionally in writing, presentations, and verbal communications with colleagues, clients, and other stakeholders.
- Strong Client/Stakeholder Service Orientation: Is responsive and reliable, with a commitment to high standards of service and follow-through.
- Sound Judgment: Identifies risks and issues, exercises discretion, and escalates concerns appropriately.
- Effective Collaborator: Builds productive working relationships across teams and influences outcomes without positional authority.
- Commitment to Continuous Improvement: Proactively seeks opportunities to improve ways of working, including through the adoption of new tools and technology.
- Professional Development: Takes ownership of professional growth, seeks feedback, and pursues learning and development opportunities.
- Integrity and Respect: Treats colleagues and clients with respect, dignity, and understanding; upholds the firm's standards of inclusion and culture; and helps foster a community where every voice is heard, valued, and respected.
The estimated base salary range for this position is $200,000 to $215,000 at the time of posting. The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of job-related factors, including skills, education, training, credentials, experience, the scope and complexity of the role’s responsibilities, geographic location, and performance. This role is exempt, meaning it is not eligible for overtime pay.
Cleary provides a comprehensive benefits package, including health care benefits. More information can be found here: Benefits
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination based on any category protected by law. Cleary provides reasonable accommodations to enable otherwise qualified employees to perform the essential functions of their positions, provided the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship to the firm.
Click on the following links to view the California Privacy Policy and Notice at Collection for California Residents.
INTRODUCTION
Cleary Gottlieb is a pioneer in globalizing the legal profession. Since 1946, we have operated as a single integrated global partnership across major financial centres worldwide, rather than as a firm with a network of separate overseas offices. Our founders believed that excellence is best achieved when people cooperate rather than compete, and that belief still shapes how lawyers and professional staff work together across practices, functions and geographies today. We are guided by a shared purpose, communicate with transparency and integrity, and strive for excellence in everything we do. Every member of our professional staff brings intellectual agility, sound judgment, and a human touch to their work, whether supporting a client matter directly or supporting the colleagues who do, and we take pride in doing our best work as one team.
The Attorney Development Manager oversees a broad range of talent initiatives for the firm’s U.S. litigation practice. Responsibilities include working with practice group leaders and staffing and talent partners to help attorneys reach their full potential; partnering with the Inclusion & Culture team to promote senior leadership accountability for a diverse talent pipeline; overseeing a robust performance review process; participating in strategic workforce planning; and collaborating with other Talent teams on key initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Consult with litigation practice group leaders and partners to understand business goals and propose, support, and implement initiatives that advance those goals through the holistic development of associate talent.
- Meet individually with associates to coach, advise, and support them in their roles, particularly with respect to professional development, productivity, interpersonal dynamics, and well-being.
- Collaborate with the litigation staffing team to share insights into associates’ developmental goals, productivity, and capacity, supporting attorney development, practice group business goals, and the equitable distribution of work. Provide staffing support or coverage as needed.
- Track, aggregate, and analyze attorney metrics, including capacity information and utilization rates, to help practice group leaders and partners achieve the group’s business goals.
- Implement all associate evaluation processes for the litigation practice group. Independently consult with partners on associate evaluations and identify and propose effective strategies to address associate performance.
- Partner with practice group leaders and other partners to ensure attorneys receive clear, actionable feedback and establish clear performance objectives.
- Collaborate with the Chief Talent Officer to evaluate, enhance, and adapt talent development initiatives for effective implementation within the litigation practice group.
- Help embed talent strategies within each practice group to support associates’ professional success and well-being, including mentoring relationships, training programs, and coaching.
- Collaborate with practice group leaders and various committees on workforce planning, capacity projections, and target setting.
General:
- Liaise with the Attorney Development team, partners, and various committees.
- Prepare reports, analyze data, and present findings to practice group leaders.
- Provide practice group leaders with perspectives and recommendations informed by professional expertise to support efficient decision-making and progress.
- Lead improvements in the maintenance and use of associate data to support associate development.
- Stay informed about developments in other practice groups and across the firm, and identify information relevant to practice group leaders.
- Undertake other ad hoc projects as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree required; Juris Doctor degree preferred.
- At least three years of relevant law firm experience, including significant experience in litigation.
- Experience influencing and working closely with executive-level leaders.
- Ability to protect and maintain highly confidential and sensitive information.
- Ability to think strategically while maintaining a strong grasp of both broader objectives and details.
- Excellent managerial and organizational skills.
- Working knowledge of financial concepts, strong numeracy skills, and comfort analyzing data and metrics.
- Ability to prioritize competing workstreams and deliver accurate, high-quality results in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of viDesktop is a plus.
- Flexibility to work outside regular business hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends, as needed.
- Independently Productive: Creates, drives, and completes work without ongoing oversight.
- Strong Communication Skills: Conveys information clearly, concisely, and professionally in writing, presentations, and verbal communications with colleagues, clients, and other stakeholders.
- Strong Client/Stakeholder Service Orientation: Is responsive and reliable, with a commitment to high standards of service and follow-through.
- Sound Judgment: Identifies risks and issues, exercises discretion, and escalates concerns appropriately.
- Effective Collaborator: Builds productive working relationships across teams and influences outcomes without positional authority.
- Commitment to Continuous Improvement: Proactively seeks opportunities to improve ways of working, including through the adoption of new tools and technology.
- Professional Development: Takes ownership of professional growth, seeks feedback, and pursues learning and development opportunities.
- Integrity and Respect: Treats colleagues and clients with respect, dignity, and understanding; upholds the firm's standards of inclusion and culture; and helps foster a community where every voice is heard, valued, and respected.
The estimated base salary range for this position is $200,000 to $215,000 at the time of posting. The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of job-related factors, including skills, education, training, credentials, experience, the scope and complexity of the role’s responsibilities, geographic location, and performance. This role is exempt, meaning it is not eligible for overtime pay.
Cleary provides a comprehensive benefits package, including health care benefits. More information can be found here: Benefits
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination based on any category protected by law. Cleary provides reasonable accommodations to enable otherwise qualified employees to perform the essential functions of their positions, provided the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship to the firm.
Click on the following links to view the California Privacy Policy and Notice at Collection for California Residents.
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Verify your degree meets specialty occupation standards
Attorney roles typically qualify as specialty occupations because they require a Juris Doctor or equivalent law degree. Confirm your Chilean law credential maps to a U.S. J.D. equivalent before applying. USCIS evaluates this at the consulate stage, so document the equivalency in advance.
Target employers with active LCA filings
Search the OFLC Wage Search to find law firms and corporate legal departments that have filed Labor Condition Applications for attorney roles. Employers with recent filings already understand the H-1B1 Chile process and won't need to start from scratch.
Use Migrate Mate to find H-1B1 Chile attorney jobs
Migrate Mate surfaces employer LCA filing history by occupation code so you can identify which firms have sponsored Chilean attorneys before. Filter by attorney job titles to reach employers already familiar with the consular filing route, not the USCIS petition route.
Get your bar admission strategy clear before offers
Some employers require U.S. bar admission for attorney roles; others hire foreign-qualified lawyers for international matters or compliance work. Clarify with each prospective employer whether bar admission is required before the offer stage to avoid surprises during H-1B1 visa paperwork.
Understand the LCA prevailing wage for your practice area
Your employer must certify a wage meeting DOL prevailing wage standards for the attorney occupation in the specific metro area. Check the OFLC Wage Search by SOC code and location before negotiating salary so you and the employer are aligned on what the LCA requires.
Prepare for consulate-specific documentation requests
H-1B1 Chile applications are adjudicated at the consulate, not USCIS. Bring the certified LCA, a detailed offer letter confirming specialty occupation duties, and your degree equivalency documentation. Consular officers can request additional evidence, so organize your file before the interview date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an attorney role qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B1 Chile visa?
Yes. Attorney positions qualify because they require at minimum a Juris Doctor or foreign equivalent law degree in a specific legal field. USCIS and consular officers look at the actual job duties, not just the title. Roles focused on general administrative work without clear legal specialty may face additional scrutiny, so your offer letter should describe the legal specialty clearly.
How does the H-1B1 Chile visa compare to the H-1B for attorneys?
The H-1B1 Chile visa skips the H-1B lottery entirely and is processed directly at the U.S. consulate, which is faster for most applicants. The annual cap is 1,400 visas for Chilean nationals and has never been exhausted. The trade-off is that H-1B visa1 doesn't allow dual intent, so you can't use it as a direct stepping stone to a green card the way some H-1B holders plan their immigration path.
How can I find law firms that sponsor the H-1B1 Chile visa?
Migrate Mate lets you search employer LCA filing histories filtered by occupation code, so you can identify law firms and corporate legal departments that have filed for attorney roles under the H-1B1 Chile category. Firms with prior filings are significantly easier to work with because their HR and legal teams already know the consular process.
Does my employer need to file a petition with USCIS for the H-1B1 Chile visa?
No. Unlike the standard H-1B, the H-1B1 Chile visa doesn't require an I-129 petition filed with USCIS before you apply. Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with DOL, and you apply directly at the U.S. consulate in Chile with the certified LCA and supporting documents. This removes months from the typical timeline compared to the H-1B route.
Can I work for more than one employer on an H-1B1 Chile visa as an attorney?
Concurrent employment is possible but each employer must file a separate certified LCA for your attorney role. Both positions must independently qualify as specialty occupations. This structure works for attorneys splitting time between a law firm and a corporate legal department, but both LCAs must be in place before you begin work at each employer.