Paralegal Visa Sponsorship Jobs in California
California's legal sector spans Big Law firms in Los Angeles and San Francisco, in-house teams at tech giants like Google and Apple, and immigration boutiques throughout Silicon Valley. Paralegals with international backgrounds are actively hired across these markets, making California one of the more active states for paralegal visa sponsorship.
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Our Torrance, CA office has an opportunity for an experienced Paralegal to join our Labor & Employment practice. The Paralegal researches law, investigates facts, and prepares documents to assist attorneys. Independently researches and analyzes law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, treaties, constitutions, and legal codes to prepare legal documents, such as briefs, pleadings, appeals for review, approval, and use by attorney.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Researches law, investigates facts, and independently prepares documents to assist attorneys with matters
- Summarizes complex legal documents
- Organizes and indexes case files
- Determines and calendars deadlines
- Performs wide variety of legal research and data compilation with little or no supervision
- Files pleadings with court clerk
- Prepares reports, correspondence, declarations and complaints
- Drafts a variety of legal documents
- Prepares affidavits or documents and maintains document file
- Prepares for mediations and trials
- Assists Attorneys at trial
- Assists Attorney in preparation for depositions
- Communicates with witnesses and experts
- Scheduling
- Enters billing and expense data into Firm system in a timely manner
REQUIREMENTS
- Paralegal certification / degree from accredited college or university
- 6+ years of paralegal experience, preferably working in a labor/employment litigation practice
- Proficient in all Microsoft applications, including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; Lexis-Nexis and WestLaw, Live Note, Concordance, Case Map, Docketing, Document Management System, expense and billing systems
BENEFITS:
In accordance with California’s amended labor code as stated in Senate Bill 1162, the expected salary range for this California position is between $83,600 and $125,400. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. This position qualifies for the benefits below.
We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in the manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our Staff including: Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, a 401(k) matching program, Profit Sharing, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, affordable Health and Life Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage, Health Savings Account /Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, Tuition Reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
If you have questions, please e-mail Megan Becker at megan.becker@ogletreedeakins.com with “Paralegal – Torrance" in the subject line. Please note, applications submitted via e-mail will not be considered.
FIRM OVERVIEW:
Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters. Best Law Firms® has named Ogletree Deakins a “Law Firm of the Year” for 14 consecutive years. In the 2025 edition, the publication named Ogletree Deakins its “Law Firm of the Year” in the Litigation – Labor and Employment category. Ogletree Deakins has more than 1,100 attorneys located in 60 offices across the United States and in Europe, Canada, and Mexico. The firm represents a diverse range of clients, including many of the Fortune 50 companies in the U.S. We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession, as well as all workplace environments.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
Position Summary:
Our Torrance, CA office has an opportunity for an experienced Paralegal to join our Labor & Employment practice. The Paralegal researches law, investigates facts, and prepares documents to assist attorneys. Independently researches and analyzes law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, treaties, constitutions, and legal codes to prepare legal documents, such as briefs, pleadings, appeals for review, approval, and use by attorney.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Researches law, investigates facts, and independently prepares documents to assist attorneys with matters
- Summarizes complex legal documents
- Organizes and indexes case files
- Determines and calendars deadlines
- Performs wide variety of legal research and data compilation with little or no supervision
- Files pleadings with court clerk
- Prepares reports, correspondence, declarations and complaints
- Drafts a variety of legal documents
- Prepares affidavits or documents and maintains document file
- Prepares for mediations and trials
- Assists Attorneys at trial
- Assists Attorney in preparation for depositions
- Communicates with witnesses and experts
- Scheduling
- Enters billing and expense data into Firm system in a timely manner
REQUIREMENTS
- Paralegal certification / degree from accredited college or university
- 6+ years of paralegal experience, preferably working in a labor/employment litigation practice
- Proficient in all Microsoft applications, including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; Lexis-Nexis and WestLaw, Live Note, Concordance, Case Map, Docketing, Document Management System, expense and billing systems
BENEFITS:
In accordance with California’s amended labor code as stated in Senate Bill 1162, the expected salary range for this California position is between $83,600 and $125,400. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. This position qualifies for the benefits below.
We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in the manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our Staff including: Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, a 401(k) matching program, Profit Sharing, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, affordable Health and Life Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage, Health Savings Account /Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, Tuition Reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
If you have questions, please e-mail Megan Becker at megan.becker@ogletreedeakins.com with “Paralegal – Torrance" in the subject line. Please note, applications submitted via e-mail will not be considered.
FIRM OVERVIEW:
Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters. Best Law Firms® has named Ogletree Deakins a “Law Firm of the Year” for 14 consecutive years. In the 2025 edition, the publication named Ogletree Deakins its “Law Firm of the Year” in the Litigation – Labor and Employment category. Ogletree Deakins has more than 1,100 attorneys located in 60 offices across the United States and in Europe, Canada, and Mexico. The firm represents a diverse range of clients, including many of the Fortune 50 companies in the U.S. We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession, as well as all workplace environments.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Which companies sponsor visas for paralegals in California?
Large law firms with California offices, including Latham and Watkins, Morrison Foerster, and Orrick, have historically sponsored work visas for paralegals. In-house legal teams at major tech companies headquartered in the Bay Area also sponsor paralegal roles. Immigration law boutiques, particularly those concentrated in Los Angeles and San Jose, are another consistent source of sponsorship for this role.
Which visa types are most common for paralegal roles in California?
The H-1B visa is the most common pathway for paralegals in California, though it requires the role to qualify as a specialty occupation, which typically means a bachelor's degree in a specific relevant field is a standard requirement. The TN visa is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals if the role meets the applicable category criteria. Australians may qualify for the E-3 visa under similar specialty occupation standards.
Which cities in California have the most paralegal sponsorship jobs?
San Francisco and Los Angeles account for the largest share of paralegal sponsorship activity in California. San Francisco's concentration of technology companies with large in-house legal teams drives consistent demand in the Bay Area, while Los Angeles supports a broad mix of entertainment, real estate, and litigation-focused legal work. San Jose and San Diego also have active legal hiring markets worth monitoring.
How to find paralegal visa sponsorship jobs in California?
Migrate Mate filters paralegal job listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, so you can search California without sorting through roles that don't sponsor. The platform surfaces positions at law firms and in-house legal teams across Los Angeles, San Francisco, and the Bay Area. Filtering by paralegal on Migrate Mate gives you a focused list of California employers who have indicated sponsorship willingness.
Are there any California-specific considerations for paralegal visa sponsorship?
California's prevailing wage requirements under the H-1B visa program are generally higher than the national average, reflecting the state's cost of living, particularly in the Bay Area and Los Angeles metro. Employers must certify they will pay at least the prevailing wage for the specific location. Additionally, California's large immigration law sector means paralegals with immigration-specific experience or a background in immigration studies may find more targeted sponsorship opportunities here than in most other states.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored paralegal 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.