H-1B1 Chile Visa Paralegal Jobs
Paralegal jobs in the U.S. qualify for H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship when the role requires a bachelor's degree in legal studies or a related field. Chilean nationals bypass the H-1B lottery entirely, with 1,400 annual slots and consulate processing that moves faster than USCIS petition review.
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Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP (including its associated entities) is an elite global law firm with world-class practices across the board. Clients know they can rely on Davis Polk for their most challenging legal and business matters. From offices in the world's key financial centers and political capitals, our more than 1,000 lawyers collaborate seamlessly to deliver exceptional service, sophisticated advice and creative, practical solutions.
Position Summary
Corporate Legal Paralegals assist attorneys in various stages of corporate transactions. They provide a vital service in preparing and verifying necessary documents to comply with local and national regulations.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Draft correspondence and documentation under lawyer supervision
- Assist with due diligence matters by organizing and reviewing documents; assist and manage virtual data rooms with deal team
- Revise, proofread and distribute draft agreements and other transactional documents
- Prepare, distribute and collect signature pages
- Obtain charter documents and good standing certificates from the Secretary of State in applicable jurisdictions
- Assist lawyers at transaction pre-closings and closings
- Gather, organize and maintain precedent collections
- Conduct factual research assignments and draft memoranda
- Assist with the compilation and creation of capital market tables, checks and revisions
- Coordinate with internal and external working groups to facilitate transactions execution
- Coordinate filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, state corporate departments and stock exchanges
Qualifications/Position Requirements
- Ability to manage a varied workload and meet deadlines
- Must be punctual and reliable
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and other applications as needed
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Must be able to work collaboratively with lawyers and business services, demonstrating strong teamwork and a positive attitude
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to proofread typed material for typographical, spelling and grammatical errors
- Ensure confidentiality of all the Firm’s and clients documentation and information
Education And/or Experience
- College degree with a strong academic record
- AA degree and Paralegal certificate with a strong academic record
- Law degree not essential but would be considered a plus
- Minimum 2 years’ relevant legal experience
Compensation
The expected annual base salary for this position is $85,000 to $95,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Davis Polk offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
INTRODUCTION
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP (including its associated entities) is an elite global law firm with world-class practices across the board. Clients know they can rely on Davis Polk for their most challenging legal and business matters. From offices in the world's key financial centers and political capitals, our more than 1,000 lawyers collaborate seamlessly to deliver exceptional service, sophisticated advice and creative, practical solutions.
Position Summary
Corporate Legal Paralegals assist attorneys in various stages of corporate transactions. They provide a vital service in preparing and verifying necessary documents to comply with local and national regulations.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Draft correspondence and documentation under lawyer supervision
- Assist with due diligence matters by organizing and reviewing documents; assist and manage virtual data rooms with deal team
- Revise, proofread and distribute draft agreements and other transactional documents
- Prepare, distribute and collect signature pages
- Obtain charter documents and good standing certificates from the Secretary of State in applicable jurisdictions
- Assist lawyers at transaction pre-closings and closings
- Gather, organize and maintain precedent collections
- Conduct factual research assignments and draft memoranda
- Assist with the compilation and creation of capital market tables, checks and revisions
- Coordinate with internal and external working groups to facilitate transactions execution
- Coordinate filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, state corporate departments and stock exchanges
Qualifications/Position Requirements
- Ability to manage a varied workload and meet deadlines
- Must be punctual and reliable
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and other applications as needed
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Must be able to work collaboratively with lawyers and business services, demonstrating strong teamwork and a positive attitude
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to proofread typed material for typographical, spelling and grammatical errors
- Ensure confidentiality of all the Firm’s and clients documentation and information
Education And/or Experience
- College degree with a strong academic record
- AA degree and Paralegal certificate with a strong academic record
- Law degree not essential but would be considered a plus
- Minimum 2 years’ relevant legal experience
Compensation
The expected annual base salary for this position is $85,000 to $95,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Davis Polk offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Paralegal
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
Paralegal roles must require a specific bachelor's degree, not just any degree, to qualify for H-1B1 visa. Check the O*NET occupation profile for Paralegals to confirm the degree requirement language before approaching employers.
Target law firms with active LCA history
Search DOL's OFLC Wage Search for certified Labor Condition Applications filed under paralegal or legal assistant SOC codes. Firms that have filed before understand the H-1B1 Chile process and won't need educating during your interview.
Find H-1B1 Chile sponsorship jobs on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter paralegal openings by employers with verified H-1B1 Chile filing history. This cuts through postings where sponsorship is listed as possible but the employer has no practical experience filing for Chilean nationals.
Prepare a credential equivalency letter early
Chilean law degrees or three-year bachelor's equivalents may need a formal equivalency evaluation before your consulate appointment. Request this from a NACES-member evaluator as soon as you have a job offer, not after.
Clarify who files the LCA before accepting an offer
The employer must file and certify the LCA with DOL before your consulate appointment. Confirm during the offer stage that your employer's HR team or outside counsel is handling this, and ask for a realistic certification timeline.
Use the H-1B1 cap gap to your advantage
Unlike H-1B, H-1B1 Chile visas are issued for one year at a time. When negotiating your start date, account for consulate appointment availability and LCA certification time so your employer's timeline aligns with when you can legally begin.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a paralegal role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B1 Chile?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. Paralegals qualify when the role requires a bachelor's degree in legal studies, paralegal studies, or a closely related field as a minimum condition of employment. If the job description accepts any degree or just experience in lieu of a degree, USCIS and the consular officer may not treat it as a specialty occupation. Ask your employer to specify the degree requirement explicitly in the LCA job description.
How does the H-1B1 Chile visa differ from H-1B for paralegals?
For paralegals, the H-1B1 Chile visa skips the lottery entirely and uses consulate processing rather than a USCIS petition, which typically runs faster. The trade-off is that H-1B1 is issued in one-year increments rather than three, so you'll renew more frequently. The 1,400 annual cap for Chilean nationals has not historically been reached, meaning qualified candidates face no selection risk.
How can I find paralegal employers who sponsor H-1B1 Chile visas?
Use Migrate Mate to search for paralegal jobs filtered by employers with documented H-1B1 Chile filing history. Most job postings don't specify visa type, so searching through a platform that cross-references DOL Labor Condition Application data gives you a direct signal of which law firms and legal departments have actually sponsored Chilean nationals before.
Can a paralegal on H-1B1 Chile work for multiple employers?
H-1B1 Chile status is employer-specific. You can work for a second employer only if that employer files a separate LCA and you obtain a new visa or amended status covering the concurrent employment. Informal arrangements across two employers without separate filings put both your status and the employers' compliance at risk under DOL rules.
What happens to my H-1B1 Chile status if my paralegal role changes significantly?
A material change in job duties, location, or salary can require a new LCA filing. If your employer promotes you to a supervisory paralegal role or moves you to a different office, they should notify their immigration counsel before the change takes effect. Filing an amended LCA keeps you in compliance and protects your ability to renew at the consulate without complications.