TN Visa Paralegal Jobs
Paralegal is a designated TN visa occupation, making it one of the cleaner paths to U.S. employment sponsorship for Canadian and Mexican professionals. Your employer skips the H-1B lottery entirely. You'll need a post-secondary certificate or degree in paralegal studies, or a combination of a bachelor's degree and qualifying legal work experience.
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Calling all Paralegals or Legal Assistants. This Jobot Job is hosted by: Chris De Armas. Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button and sending us your resume.
SALARY
Salary: $65,000 - $90,000 per year
About us
We are a premier law firm in downtown Minneapolis that provides efficient, aggressive, and innovative solutions to complex legal problems. Our firm represents select major corporations, small businesses, and other private and institutional clients. Our experienced trial lawyers have secured major litigation victories in state and federal courts across the country. Our expertise includes employment litigation; labor arbitration; HR investigations, advice and counsel; business and commercial litigation, including contract disputes, shareholder disputes, government regulatory disputes, FINRA and securities disputes; real estate disputes; civil rights litigation; Insurance coverage disputes; Fair Debt Collection Practices Act defense litigation; and appellate advocacy.
WHY JOIN US?
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Hybrid
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The ideal candidate will be responsible for assisting attorneys in all stages of litigation matters. This candidate should feel comfortable conducting research, doing data entry, scheduling, maintaining case files, and completing other ad-hoc requests, as needed. E-discovery experience is also required.
Responsibilities:
- Legal fact and basic legal research
- Assist with case management
- Organize and electronically file pleadings
- Coordinate and schedule calendars
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- 3+ years' experience as a Litigation Legal Assistant or Paralegal
- Experience with e-discovery software such as Relativity, Everlaw, or Opus2
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. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy.
INTRODUCTION
Calling all Paralegals or Legal Assistants. This Jobot Job is hosted by: Chris De Armas. Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button and sending us your resume.
SALARY
Salary: $65,000 - $90,000 per year
About us
We are a premier law firm in downtown Minneapolis that provides efficient, aggressive, and innovative solutions to complex legal problems. Our firm represents select major corporations, small businesses, and other private and institutional clients. Our experienced trial lawyers have secured major litigation victories in state and federal courts across the country. Our expertise includes employment litigation; labor arbitration; HR investigations, advice and counsel; business and commercial litigation, including contract disputes, shareholder disputes, government regulatory disputes, FINRA and securities disputes; real estate disputes; civil rights litigation; Insurance coverage disputes; Fair Debt Collection Practices Act defense litigation; and appellate advocacy.
WHY JOIN US?
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Hybrid
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The ideal candidate will be responsible for assisting attorneys in all stages of litigation matters. This candidate should feel comfortable conducting research, doing data entry, scheduling, maintaining case files, and completing other ad-hoc requests, as needed. E-discovery experience is also required.
Responsibilities:
- Legal fact and basic legal research
- Assist with case management
- Organize and electronically file pleadings
- Coordinate and schedule calendars
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- 3+ years' experience as a Litigation Legal Assistant or Paralegal
- Experience with e-discovery software such as Relativity, Everlaw, or Opus2
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. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Paralegal
Verify your credential matches TN requirements
A paralegal certificate paired with a bachelor's degree in any field satisfies the TN education requirement. A standalone paralegal studies degree also qualifies. Get your credentials evaluated before applying so no employer has to guess.
Target law firms with established immigration processes
Large law firms and corporate legal departments file TN paperwork regularly and understand the documentation burden. Boutique firms may have strong roles but limited experience sponsoring non-U.S. workers, which slows the offer-to-start timeline.
Search TN-sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter paralegal roles by employers with active TN visa sponsorship history. This cuts out the back-and-forth of asking recruiters whether a firm will sponsor before you've even submitted a resume.
Prepare a TN support letter before receiving an offer
Your employer's TN support letter must describe your paralegal duties in terms that map to the USMCA occupation definition. Draft a template early so the hiring manager isn't starting from scratch after your offer is signed.
Understand the CBP port-of-entry process if you're Canadian
Canadian citizens apply for TN status directly at a U.S. port of entry, no consulate appointment required. Bring your offer letter, credential documents, and employer letter. CBP officers adjudicate on the spot, often within an hour.
Clarify your specific practice area in the job description
TN approvals for paralegals are smoother when your job duties are clearly tied to legal support work: drafting documents, managing case files, conducting legal research. Vague titles like 'legal coordinator' can prompt CBP scrutiny at entry.
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Find Paralegal JobsParalegal TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does paralegal qualify as a TN visa occupation?
Yes. Paralegal is explicitly listed as a qualifying occupation under the USMCA TN visa category. To qualify, you must hold a post-secondary certificate or degree in paralegal studies, or a bachelor's degree combined with documented experience in a legal support role. Your job duties must align with the paralegal classification, not a general administrative or legal operations title.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for paralegal roles?
The TN visa has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadians, and no lengthy USCIS petition process. H-1B requires employer sponsorship through a randomized lottery with results in March and a start date no earlier than October 1. For Canadian paralegals, TN approval happens at the border on the day of entry, making it significantly faster to start work.
Can Mexican paralegal professionals get TN visa sponsorship?
Yes, but the process differs from Canada. Mexican TN applicants must apply at a U.S. consulate in Mexico rather than at a port of entry. The same USMCA occupation list and credential requirements apply. Processing times depend on consulate appointment availability, so building in lead time after receiving a job offer is important.
Where can I find paralegal jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking U.S. roles with TN visa sponsorship. You can filter paralegal listings by employers who actively support TN workers, which removes the guesswork of cold-applying to firms that have never sponsored a non-U.S. hire before.
What documents does my employer need to sponsor my TN visa as a paralegal?
Your employer provides a signed support letter describing your paralegal duties, your employment terms, and confirmation that the role qualifies under USMCA. You bring that letter alongside your credential documents (degree certificate, paralegal certificate, or both) to the port of entry if you're Canadian, or to your consulate appointment if you're Mexican.
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