J-1 Visa Trial Attorney Jobs
Trial Attorney positions in the U.S. can be accessible to international legal professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Specialist program category. Designated sponsors issue the DS-2019 and oversee compliance, while the law office or government agency serves as your host employer. No lottery or annual cap applies.
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Revolution Medicines is a late-stage clinical oncology company developing novel targeted therapies for patients with RAS-addicted cancers. The company’s R&D pipeline comprises RAS(ON) inhibitors designed to suppress diverse oncogenic variants of RAS proteins. The company’s RAS(ON) inhibitors daraxonrasib (RMC-6236), a RAS(ON) multi-selective inhibitor; elironrasib (RMC-6291), a RAS(ON) G12C-selective inhibitor; zoldonrasib (RMC-9805), a RAS(ON) G12D-selective inhibitor; and RMC-5127, a RAS(ON) G12V-selective inhibitor, are currently in clinical development. As a new member of the Revolution Medicines team, you will join other outstanding professionals in a tireless commitment to patients with cancers harboring mutations in the RAS signaling pathway.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This is a unique opportunity as a junior Clinical Trial Assistant in Clinical Operations, initially reporting to the Associate Director/Director Clinical Operations, you will be responsible for acting as a central contact for the clinical study teams and assist with the clinical execution and management to support RevMed clinical trials.
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Assisting in the review, distributing, and archiving of study specific documents and reports (plans, training materials, study guides, manuals etc.).
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Assisting with updating and maintaining clinical systems and any reporting tools.
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Support maintenance of the trial master files (TMF) if applicable, or work with CRO to audit and resolve discrepancies.
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Create, maintain, and track information for key study related activities.
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Assisting in the preparation of meeting materials, scheduling meetings, for internal clinical operation team meetings.
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Working with cross functional study teams, and vendors to assist in the coordination of clinical trial activities.
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Support other clinical operations activities as appropriate.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
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Currently enrolled at an accredited college/university as a rising senior or higher in a Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or related health related field.
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Thrives in a collaborative team setting and is driven by a desire to deploy innovative approaches and technologies in a high-energy environment.
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Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
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Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and other software platforms.
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Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize options.
COMPENSATION
- Base Pay Salary Range: $67,000—$81,000 USD
The base pay salary range for this intern position for candidates working onsite at our headquarters in Redwood City, CA is listed below. The range displayed on each job posting is intended to be the base pay salary for an individual working onsite in Redwood City and will be adjusted for the local market a candidate is based in. Our base pay salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual base pay salary is determined by multiple factors, including job-related skills, experience, market dynamics, and relevant education or training.
Please note that base pay salary is one part of the overall total rewards program at RevMed, which includes competitive cash compensation, robust equity awards, strong benefits, and significant learning and development opportunities.
Revolution Medicines is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, and veteran status.
Revolution Medicines takes protection and security of personal data very seriously and respects your right to privacy while using our website and when contacting us by email or phone. We will only collect, process and use any personal data that you provide to us in accordance with our CCPA Notice and Privacy Policy. For additional information, please contact privacy@revmed.com.
We are aware of recent recruitment scams in which individuals or organizations falsely represent themselves as being affiliated with Revolution Medicines. These scams may appear as false job advertisements or unsolicited contacts through communication or chat platforms, email, phone, or text message.
Please note that Revolution Medicines does not extend unsolicited employment offers and will never ask candidates to provide financial information, purchase equipment, or pay fees as part of the hiring process. All legitimate communication from Revolution Medicines will come from an official @revmed.com email address.
If you believe you’ve been contacted by someone impersonating a Revolution Medicines recruiter, please report it to careers@revmed.com so we can share these impersonations with our IT team for tracking and awareness.
INTRODUCTION
Revolution Medicines is a late-stage clinical oncology company developing novel targeted therapies for patients with RAS-addicted cancers. The company’s R&D pipeline comprises RAS(ON) inhibitors designed to suppress diverse oncogenic variants of RAS proteins. The company’s RAS(ON) inhibitors daraxonrasib (RMC-6236), a RAS(ON) multi-selective inhibitor; elironrasib (RMC-6291), a RAS(ON) G12C-selective inhibitor; zoldonrasib (RMC-9805), a RAS(ON) G12D-selective inhibitor; and RMC-5127, a RAS(ON) G12V-selective inhibitor, are currently in clinical development. As a new member of the Revolution Medicines team, you will join other outstanding professionals in a tireless commitment to patients with cancers harboring mutations in the RAS signaling pathway.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This is a unique opportunity as a junior Clinical Trial Assistant in Clinical Operations, initially reporting to the Associate Director/Director Clinical Operations, you will be responsible for acting as a central contact for the clinical study teams and assist with the clinical execution and management to support RevMed clinical trials.
-
Assisting in the review, distributing, and archiving of study specific documents and reports (plans, training materials, study guides, manuals etc.).
-
Assisting with updating and maintaining clinical systems and any reporting tools.
-
Support maintenance of the trial master files (TMF) if applicable, or work with CRO to audit and resolve discrepancies.
-
Create, maintain, and track information for key study related activities.
-
Assisting in the preparation of meeting materials, scheduling meetings, for internal clinical operation team meetings.
-
Working with cross functional study teams, and vendors to assist in the coordination of clinical trial activities.
-
Support other clinical operations activities as appropriate.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
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Currently enrolled at an accredited college/university as a rising senior or higher in a Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or related health related field.
-
Thrives in a collaborative team setting and is driven by a desire to deploy innovative approaches and technologies in a high-energy environment.
-
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
-
Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and other software platforms.
-
Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize options.
COMPENSATION
- Base Pay Salary Range: $67,000—$81,000 USD
The base pay salary range for this intern position for candidates working onsite at our headquarters in Redwood City, CA is listed below. The range displayed on each job posting is intended to be the base pay salary for an individual working onsite in Redwood City and will be adjusted for the local market a candidate is based in. Our base pay salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual base pay salary is determined by multiple factors, including job-related skills, experience, market dynamics, and relevant education or training.
Please note that base pay salary is one part of the overall total rewards program at RevMed, which includes competitive cash compensation, robust equity awards, strong benefits, and significant learning and development opportunities.
Revolution Medicines is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, and veteran status.
Revolution Medicines takes protection and security of personal data very seriously and respects your right to privacy while using our website and when contacting us by email or phone. We will only collect, process and use any personal data that you provide to us in accordance with our CCPA Notice and Privacy Policy. For additional information, please contact privacy@revmed.com.
We are aware of recent recruitment scams in which individuals or organizations falsely represent themselves as being affiliated with Revolution Medicines. These scams may appear as false job advertisements or unsolicited contacts through communication or chat platforms, email, phone, or text message.
Please note that Revolution Medicines does not extend unsolicited employment offers and will never ask candidates to provide financial information, purchase equipment, or pay fees as part of the hiring process. All legitimate communication from Revolution Medicines will come from an official @revmed.com email address.
If you believe you’ve been contacted by someone impersonating a Revolution Medicines recruiter, please report it to careers@revmed.com so we can share these impersonations with our IT team for tracking and awareness.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Trial Attorney
Verify your law degree meets U.S. equivalency standards
Designated sponsors assess whether your foreign law degree is substantively equivalent to a U.S. J.D. Gather official transcripts, a credential evaluation from a recognized service, and documentation of any bar admission or legal licensure in your home country before applying.
Target host employers with exchange program infrastructure
Law firms, public defender offices, district attorney offices, and federal agencies that have hosted J-1 participants before are more likely to understand the DS-2019 process and sign a compliant training plan. Search Migrate Mate to find Trial Attorney roles at employers with J-1 sponsorship history.
Distinguish Trainee from Specialist before contacting employers
Trainee category suits legal professionals within one year of completing a law degree or with at least one year of foreign legal experience. Specialist applies to those with expertise in a distinctive occupational field. Misidentifying your category can delay DS-2019 issuance and derail the offer timeline.
Build a training plan that maps to courtroom competencies
Your designated sponsor requires a structured training plan documenting the skills you'll develop at the host employer. Frame objectives around litigation phases, trial procedure, evidence rules, and witness examination so the plan satisfies SEVIS reporting requirements and reflects genuine exchange activity.
Clarify the two-year home residency requirement early
Many Trial Attorney participants qualify under government-funded or skills-transfer programs that trigger the two-year home-country physical presence requirement. Confirm your eligibility for a waiver before accepting an offer if you intend to pursue U.S. licensure or an immigrant visa afterward.
Align your offer letter with DS-2019 program dates
Your host employer's offer letter must specify start and end dates that fall within the program period your designated sponsor authorizes on the DS-2019. A mismatch between employment dates and SEVIS-registered program dates is one of the most common reasons consular officers flag J-1 applications.
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Find Trial Attorney JobsTrial Attorney J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Trial Attorney roles?
Most Trial Attorney participants enter under the Trainee or Specialist category. Trainee applies if you completed your law degree within the past 12 months or have at least one year of post-degree legal experience abroad. Specialist applies when your legal expertise falls within a recognized occupational field and you have substantial professional experience. The designated sponsor, not the host employer, makes the final category determination before issuing the DS-2019.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Trial Attorney position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas or CIEE, that issues your DS-2019 form and maintains SEVIS compliance throughout your exchange program. The law firm, public defender office, or government agency where you work is the host employer, not the visa sponsor. You need both: a host willing to sign a training plan and a designated sponsor willing to administer the program.
How do I find Trial Attorney host employers that understand J-1 requirements?
Employers unfamiliar with the J-1 process often decline candidates not because of qualifications but because they've never managed a DS-2019 or SEVIS reporting cycle. Migrate Mate lets you search Trial Attorney roles filtered by employers with documented J-1 sponsorship activity, which significantly narrows your outreach to hosts already equipped to move forward with the exchange program process.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect Trial Attorneys?
It can. Trial Attorney participants funded by their home government, sponsored under a program that involves specialized skills in short supply in their home country, or who received U.S. government funding through the exchange program may be subject to the two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e). This bars a change of status to H-1B or adjustment to permanent residence until either the requirement is fulfilled or a waiver is obtained from USCIS with a favorable recommendation from the State Department.
Can a foreign-licensed attorney work in a U.S. courtroom on a J-1 visa?
J-1 status itself does not grant authorization to practice U.S. law or appear in court as counsel. Trial Attorney participants typically observe proceedings, assist licensed U.S. attorneys, conduct legal research, and participate in case preparation under supervision. Some states permit limited practice by foreign legal consultants under specific bar rules, but that authorization comes from the state bar, not from J-1 status. Confirm the scope of permitted activities with both your host employer and designated sponsor before your program begins.
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