H-1B1 Singapore Visa Paralegal Jobs
Paralegal jobs with H-1B1 Singapore visa sponsorship are open to Singaporean nationals under the U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement. No lottery, no USCIS petition, and the 5,400-visa annual cap rarely fills. Law firms and corporate legal departments file the Labor Condition Application directly, letting you apply at the U.S. consulate in Singapore.
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Get Access To All JobsABOUT LATHAM & WATKINS:
Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Litivation, CFIUS Paralegal is an integral part of Latham’s Legal, Professional, and Paralegal team. This role will be responsible for providing advanced legal and procedural support to attorneys on complex litigation, investigations, and regulatory matters, handling substantive assignments with limited supervision, while coordinating assignments, priorities, deadlines, and case activities with attorneys and case teams. This role will be located in our Washington, D.C. office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.
Responsibilities:
Other key responsibilities include:
- Providing substantive paralegal support throughout all phases of litigation, investigations, and related proceedings, from matter inception through final resolution, performing complex assignments with appropriate attorney supervision
- Coordinating and assisting with discovery and document-intensive matters, including document collection and review, organizing discovery and investigative materials, preparing and tracking productions, and collaborating with attorneys and internal support teams
- Assisting with the preparation, review, and filing of pleadings, motions, exhibits, discovery requests and responses, regulatory submissions, and other legal materials in accordance with applicable rules, requirements, and deadlines
- Coordinating deposition, witness, and client interview preparation, including organizing exhibits, chronologies, witness files, interview materials, and other supporting documentation
- Providing trial, hearing, and investigative support, including preparing and organizing exhibits, witness materials, and case files; coordinating logistics and internal resources; tracking exhibits, testimony, and other matter developments
- Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains
QUALIFICATIONS
We’d love to hear from you if you:
- Demonstrate advanced substantive, procedural, technical, and practice-specific knowledge, with the ability to perform complex assignments with limited guidance and seek input appropriately on novel or higher-risk issues
- Exhibit advanced proficiency with relevant legal technology, applications, research tools, and firm systems, with the ability to apply them effectively to support complex work
- Possess strong attention to detail and quality-control skills, with the ability to consistently produce accurate, high-quality work on complex assignments with limited supervision
And have:
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- A paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program or signed declaration if located in a California office
- A minimum of four (4) years of experience as a paralegal, in a law firm setting, preferably
- Experience with U.S. government regulatory filings and databases, preferably
BENEFITS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:
- Healthcare, life and disability insurance
- A generous 401k plan
- At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
- Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
- Professional development programs
- Employee discounts
- Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff
Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.
Please click here to review your rights under U.S. employment laws.
PAY RANGE: USD $105,000.00 - USD $125,000.00 /Yr.
ABOUT LATHAM & WATKINS:
Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Litivation, CFIUS Paralegal is an integral part of Latham’s Legal, Professional, and Paralegal team. This role will be responsible for providing advanced legal and procedural support to attorneys on complex litigation, investigations, and regulatory matters, handling substantive assignments with limited supervision, while coordinating assignments, priorities, deadlines, and case activities with attorneys and case teams. This role will be located in our Washington, D.C. office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.
Responsibilities:
Other key responsibilities include:
- Providing substantive paralegal support throughout all phases of litigation, investigations, and related proceedings, from matter inception through final resolution, performing complex assignments with appropriate attorney supervision
- Coordinating and assisting with discovery and document-intensive matters, including document collection and review, organizing discovery and investigative materials, preparing and tracking productions, and collaborating with attorneys and internal support teams
- Assisting with the preparation, review, and filing of pleadings, motions, exhibits, discovery requests and responses, regulatory submissions, and other legal materials in accordance with applicable rules, requirements, and deadlines
- Coordinating deposition, witness, and client interview preparation, including organizing exhibits, chronologies, witness files, interview materials, and other supporting documentation
- Providing trial, hearing, and investigative support, including preparing and organizing exhibits, witness materials, and case files; coordinating logistics and internal resources; tracking exhibits, testimony, and other matter developments
- Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains
QUALIFICATIONS
We’d love to hear from you if you:
- Demonstrate advanced substantive, procedural, technical, and practice-specific knowledge, with the ability to perform complex assignments with limited guidance and seek input appropriately on novel or higher-risk issues
- Exhibit advanced proficiency with relevant legal technology, applications, research tools, and firm systems, with the ability to apply them effectively to support complex work
- Possess strong attention to detail and quality-control skills, with the ability to consistently produce accurate, high-quality work on complex assignments with limited supervision
And have:
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- A paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program or signed declaration if located in a California office
- A minimum of four (4) years of experience as a paralegal, in a law firm setting, preferably
- Experience with U.S. government regulatory filings and databases, preferably
BENEFITS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:
- Healthcare, life and disability insurance
- A generous 401k plan
- At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
- Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
- Professional development programs
- Employee discounts
- Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff
Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.
Please click here to review your rights under U.S. employment laws.
PAY RANGE: USD $105,000.00 - USD $125,000.00 /Yr.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Paralegal
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
H-1B1 visa requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. A law-adjacent degree like legal studies or political science typically qualifies; a general arts degree may not. Pull the O*NET profile for Paralegals to confirm the standard educational requirement before applying.
Target law firms with existing LCA filings
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for Paralegal roles. Firms with an LCA history already understand the H-1B1 visa process, which shortens the negotiation over whether they'll sponsor.
Flag your Singapore citizenship early in outreach
Many U.S. legal employers conflate H-1B1 visa with H-1B visa and assume a lottery is involved. Mentioning your Singaporean citizenship and the consular route upfront removes that objection before it becomes a reason to stall your application.
Confirm your employer registers with E-Verify
Some federal contractor clients of law firms require E-Verify compliance from all staff, including sponsored employees. Ask during the offer stage whether the firm or its clients mandate E-Verify enrollment, so you're not caught off-guard after signing.
Nail the prevailing wage before negotiating salary
DOL requires your employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for your paralegal role in the specific metro area. Use the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions so you know the floor and can negotiate from an informed position.
Prepare your LCA timeline around consulate scheduling
DOL certifies the LCA within seven working days, but U.S. consulate appointment slots in Singapore can run several weeks out. Build that wait into your start-date offer so your employer doesn't set an unrealistic onboarding deadline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Paralegal role qualify as a specialty occupation under H-1B1?
Yes, provided the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific related field such as legal studies, paralegal studies, or a closely related discipline. Roles that accept any degree, or that treat the degree as optional, risk a specialty occupation challenge. The employer's job description and your credentials both need to align with the O*NET standard for Paralegals.
How is H-1B1 Singapore different from H-1B for Paralegal jobs?
H-1B1 Singapore has no lottery, no USCIS petition, and a separate annual cap of 5,400 visas that has never been exhausted. For Paralegal roles, this means your employer files a Labor Condition Application with DOL, and you apply for the visa directly at the U.S. consulate in Singapore. H-1B requires an employer petition through USCIS and subjects you to an annual lottery with a roughly one-in-four selection rate.
How do I find law firms and legal departments that sponsor H-1B1 Singapore visas?
Search Migrate Mate for Paralegal roles filtered by H-1B1 Singapore sponsorship. Employers listed there have LCA filing history for similar roles, which means they've already navigated the DOL certification process and are more likely to move quickly through the offer stage without needing to be educated on the visa category.
Does the H-1B1 visa allow dual intent for Paralegals who want a green card later?
No. H-1B1 visa is a nonimmigrant visa that does not permit dual intent, meaning you can't simultaneously pursue permanent residence while on H-1B1 status. If you later want to pursue a green card through your employer, you would typically need to transition to H-1B status, which does allow dual intent and supports PERM-based immigrant visa sponsorship.
What happens if my H-1B1 expires and my employer wants to keep me on?
H-1B1 visas are issued in one-year increments and can be renewed indefinitely as long as you maintain a qualifying Paralegal role and your employer files a new Labor Condition Application each cycle. Unlike H-1B, there's no six-year cap on renewals. Your employer initiates the renewal by recertifying the LCA with DOL before your current status expires, and you return to the consulate for a new visa stamp.