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Legal intern visa sponsorship jobs in California are concentrated in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Silicon Valley, where major law firms like Latham and Watkins, Morrison Foerster, and Orrick regularly recruit international candidates. Tech companies with large in-house legal teams, including Google and Apple, also hire sponsored legal interns across the state.
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Get Access To All JobsAt Recor Medical, we are pioneering Ultrasound Renal Denervation (uRDN) therapy to treat hypertension, the leading cardiovascular risk factor in the world. With our Paradise™ uRDN System, we’re on a mission to provide the millions of people who suffer from hypertension with a non-drug and minimally invasive option to lower their blood pressure. Join us on our journey and make a meaningful impact on the lives of people around the globe.
Position Summary
The Legal Intern will support the Legal Team of Recor Medical, Inc. The Legal Department provides centralized legal services and support for Recor Medical and its affiliates and subsidiaries worldwide. This position requires a self-motivated, flexible candidate who likes a challenge, with desire to learn. We are looking for a student interested in learning
- How to build cross-functional business relationships
- How to prioritize, shift gears, and project manage many legal tasks at once
- How to interpret risk tolerance assessments and learn risk advisement strategies
- A wide variety of legal tasks through direct and indirect exposure to:
- litigation and discovery support
- building privacy program notices
- regulatory and compliance issues
- intellectual property projects
- marketing and to name a few!
Tasks range in length (couple hours to couple weeks) and level (strategic vs. tactical) and provide a true picture of in-house legal life.
We strongly believe that hard work, a sense of humor and strong business relationships with internal and external colleagues is the key to a thriving in-house legal department, and are hoping to mentor a legal intern to be great teammate who is dedicated, detail oriented, and passionate about understanding our products and services and who has a “whatever it takes” attitude.
Requirements
- JD Candidate – 1st or 2nd year with passing grades
- Excellent organization and multitasking skills to prioritize multiple competing projects, and follow through and meet quick turnaround times
- Ability to understand general business operations and issues beyond the scope of basic legal issues
- Clear communicator with excellent written, verbal, and listening skills
- Team player with common sense, a good sense of humor and a desire to learn
- Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, OneDrive, 365, etc.), Adobesign, Internet)
Nice to Haves
- Legal experience in a firm or experience in healthcare field
- Science or Engineering degree
- Functional knowledge with Co-Pilot (Studio) and/or other AI Power Assistance tools
The successful candidate's starting base pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location and market conditions. The expected base pay range for this role may be modified based on market conditions.
Equal Employment Opportunity
At Recor Medical, we value bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds to develop new and innovative solutions for patients. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Pre-Employment Requirement
At Recor Medical, patient safety and compliance are at the heart of everything we do. To support these standards, employment for all field-based roles is contingent upon successfully completing a pre-employment background check and/or drug screen. These steps help ensure we bring the highest level of integrity and accountability to the physicians and patients we serve.
Radiation Safety Requirement
Certain field-based roles at Recor Medical require work in environments where radiation sources (e.g., x-ray equipment) are in use. Employees in these roles will be issued a personal dosimetry badge to monitor occupational exposure and are required to wear it in accordance with company policy and applicable regulatory standards. This program is designed to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and to maintain radiation exposure at levels that are As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA). Additional guidance and protective equipment, as necessary, will be provided as part of onboarding and ongoing safety training.
Respecting your privacy is an essential part of the Company’s privacy program and we are committed to the proper handling of Personal Information collected or processed in connection with an Applicant’s application for employment, a Contract Worker’s work, or a Former Employee’s employment at Recor. Refer to our Applicant, Contract Worker & Former Employee Privacy Policy for more detail information.
At Recor Medical, we are pioneering Ultrasound Renal Denervation (uRDN) therapy to treat hypertension, the leading cardiovascular risk factor in the world. With our Paradise™ uRDN System, we’re on a mission to provide the millions of people who suffer from hypertension with a non-drug and minimally invasive option to lower their blood pressure. Join us on our journey and make a meaningful impact on the lives of people around the globe.
Position Summary
The Legal Intern will support the Legal Team of Recor Medical, Inc. The Legal Department provides centralized legal services and support for Recor Medical and its affiliates and subsidiaries worldwide. This position requires a self-motivated, flexible candidate who likes a challenge, with desire to learn. We are looking for a student interested in learning
- How to build cross-functional business relationships
- How to prioritize, shift gears, and project manage many legal tasks at once
- How to interpret risk tolerance assessments and learn risk advisement strategies
- A wide variety of legal tasks through direct and indirect exposure to:
- litigation and discovery support
- building privacy program notices
- regulatory and compliance issues
- intellectual property projects
- marketing and to name a few!
Tasks range in length (couple hours to couple weeks) and level (strategic vs. tactical) and provide a true picture of in-house legal life.
We strongly believe that hard work, a sense of humor and strong business relationships with internal and external colleagues is the key to a thriving in-house legal department, and are hoping to mentor a legal intern to be great teammate who is dedicated, detail oriented, and passionate about understanding our products and services and who has a “whatever it takes” attitude.
Requirements
- JD Candidate – 1st or 2nd year with passing grades
- Excellent organization and multitasking skills to prioritize multiple competing projects, and follow through and meet quick turnaround times
- Ability to understand general business operations and issues beyond the scope of basic legal issues
- Clear communicator with excellent written, verbal, and listening skills
- Team player with common sense, a good sense of humor and a desire to learn
- Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, OneDrive, 365, etc.), Adobesign, Internet)
Nice to Haves
- Legal experience in a firm or experience in healthcare field
- Science or Engineering degree
- Functional knowledge with Co-Pilot (Studio) and/or other AI Power Assistance tools
The successful candidate's starting base pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location and market conditions. The expected base pay range for this role may be modified based on market conditions.
Equal Employment Opportunity
At Recor Medical, we value bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds to develop new and innovative solutions for patients. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Pre-Employment Requirement
At Recor Medical, patient safety and compliance are at the heart of everything we do. To support these standards, employment for all field-based roles is contingent upon successfully completing a pre-employment background check and/or drug screen. These steps help ensure we bring the highest level of integrity and accountability to the physicians and patients we serve.
Radiation Safety Requirement
Certain field-based roles at Recor Medical require work in environments where radiation sources (e.g., x-ray equipment) are in use. Employees in these roles will be issued a personal dosimetry badge to monitor occupational exposure and are required to wear it in accordance with company policy and applicable regulatory standards. This program is designed to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and to maintain radiation exposure at levels that are As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA). Additional guidance and protective equipment, as necessary, will be provided as part of onboarding and ongoing safety training.
Respecting your privacy is an essential part of the Company’s privacy program and we are committed to the proper handling of Personal Information collected or processed in connection with an Applicant’s application for employment, a Contract Worker’s work, or a Former Employee’s employment at Recor. Refer to our Applicant, Contract Worker & Former Employee Privacy Policy for more detail information.
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Search Legal Intern Jobs in CaliforniaLegal Intern Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies sponsor visas for legal interns in California?
Large law firms with California offices, including Latham and Watkins, Skadden, Gibson Dunn, and Morrison Foerster, are among the most active sponsors for legal intern roles. Major technology companies with sizable in-house legal departments, such as Google, Apple, and Meta, also sponsor international legal interns. Sponsorship is more common at large firms and corporations than at boutique or regional practices.
Which visa types are most common for legal intern roles in California?
The H-1B visa is the most common visa for legal intern roles that convert to full-time attorney positions, though it requires a qualifying specialty occupation and is subject to the annual lottery. J-1 visa exchange visitor visas are frequently used for law student internships through accredited exchange programs. F-1 students may work under OPT or CPT authorization during their internship without requiring employer sponsorship for that stage.
Which cities in California have the most legal intern sponsorship jobs?
Los Angeles and San Francisco account for the largest share of legal intern sponsorship opportunities in California. Los Angeles draws interns to entertainment law, litigation, and real estate practices, while San Francisco and Silicon Valley attract candidates interested in technology, venture capital, and intellectual property law. San Diego has a smaller but active market, particularly in biotech and patent law.
How to find legal intern visa sponsorship jobs in California?
Migrate Mate filters legal intern roles in California specifically by visa sponsorship availability, saving you from manually screening hundreds of postings. Search the Migrate Mate job board and filter by state and role to see law firms and in-house legal teams currently hiring sponsored interns in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and beyond. Setting up alerts helps you catch new postings at major California firms as soon as they go live.
Are there state-specific considerations for legal intern sponsorship in California?
California's Bar rules require legal work to be supervised by a licensed attorney, which affects how intern roles are structured and classified for visa purposes. Roles at California-based law schools through clinical programs sometimes offer J-1 pathways through university-sponsored exchange programs. The state's concentration of technology and entertainment industries also shapes which practice areas see the highest demand for internationally sponsored legal interns.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored legal intern jobs in California?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.