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Massachusetts hosts a thriving legal sector centered in Boston, with major firms like Ropes & Gray, WilmerHale, and Goodwin Procter sponsoring international talent. The state's concentration of universities and proximity to federal courts creates strong demand for immigration attorneys, corporate counsel, and compliance specialists. Many positions require specific bar admissions and offer pathways from student visas to permanent residency.
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INTRODUCTION
Cooley is seeking a BIC Data Integrity Assistant to join the Business Intake and Conflicts team.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated business professional to join our BIC QA & Compliance team as a Data Integrity Assistant. This role is critical to supporting the firm’s expanding data and reporting initiatives by ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timely maintenance of client and matter information across BIC systems. The Data Integrity Assistant will play a key role in supporting the firm’s integrated data strategy, including the preparation, and loading of client engagement letters into the Terms database for structured coding and downstream reporting.
In this role, the Data Integrity Assistant will support the ongoing management of engagement letters, waivers, and related client documentation, as well as assist with party linking, client and matter maintenance, and inclusionary ethical wall support. The position will work closely with Compliance Analysts and other BIC team members to ensure engagement terms are captured consistently and accurately, enabling BIC, Information Governance, Billing, and other stakeholders to identify and report on key provisions such as AI use restrictions, work product ownership, and fee arrangements.
The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment that requires balancing high-volume, process-driven work with a strong focus on accuracy and customer service. This role provides an opportunity to contribute to foundational compliance and data integrity work while supporting the firm’s broader risk management and operational goals. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Position responsibilities:
- Maintain the firm’s client administrative files by processing and filing all engagement, disengagement and waiver letters received by the department
- Link parties in Open to approved and finalized matters
- Prepare, process, and review client and matter closure requests for completion or assignment to a Compliance Analyst when necessary
- Prepare and process client and matter name change requests
- Maintain inclusionary ethical walls in the Firm’s ethical walls database
- Clean-up outstanding Open requests from departing or departed timekeepers and secretaries
- Implement and maintain database warnings and alerts
- Continually process reports associated with various database clean-up projects
- Assist with department projects as necessary
- Participate in proof-of-concept testing of new technologies or solutions
- Communicate with all users regarding intake issues and risk management procedures pertaining to the opening of new client/matters as well as status of requests via email and by phone
- All other duties as assigned or required
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications
- Available to work overtime, as required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Prior experience in a law firm, legal environment or conflicts department
- Prior experience with Security Database technology for Ethical Walls
- Prior experience with Workflow tools and systems
COMPETENCIES
- Ability to solve problems
- Proven ability to interact with attorneys, all levels of management, staff and outside third parties in highly effective and professional manner
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong database skills
- Organized with a keen eye for detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment
- Strong ability to prioritize and juggle multiple tasks
- Strong customer service skills
Cooley offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package and is committed to fair and equitable employment practices. EOE.
The expected hourly pay range for this position with a work schedule of 37.5 hours per week is $24.50 - $36.50 ($47,775.00 - $71,175.00 annually). Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.
We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as 20 days of Paid Time Off (“PTO”) and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.

INTRODUCTION
Cooley is seeking a BIC Data Integrity Assistant to join the Business Intake and Conflicts team.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated business professional to join our BIC QA & Compliance team as a Data Integrity Assistant. This role is critical to supporting the firm’s expanding data and reporting initiatives by ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timely maintenance of client and matter information across BIC systems. The Data Integrity Assistant will play a key role in supporting the firm’s integrated data strategy, including the preparation, and loading of client engagement letters into the Terms database for structured coding and downstream reporting.
In this role, the Data Integrity Assistant will support the ongoing management of engagement letters, waivers, and related client documentation, as well as assist with party linking, client and matter maintenance, and inclusionary ethical wall support. The position will work closely with Compliance Analysts and other BIC team members to ensure engagement terms are captured consistently and accurately, enabling BIC, Information Governance, Billing, and other stakeholders to identify and report on key provisions such as AI use restrictions, work product ownership, and fee arrangements.
The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment that requires balancing high-volume, process-driven work with a strong focus on accuracy and customer service. This role provides an opportunity to contribute to foundational compliance and data integrity work while supporting the firm’s broader risk management and operational goals. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Position responsibilities:
- Maintain the firm’s client administrative files by processing and filing all engagement, disengagement and waiver letters received by the department
- Link parties in Open to approved and finalized matters
- Prepare, process, and review client and matter closure requests for completion or assignment to a Compliance Analyst when necessary
- Prepare and process client and matter name change requests
- Maintain inclusionary ethical walls in the Firm’s ethical walls database
- Clean-up outstanding Open requests from departing or departed timekeepers and secretaries
- Implement and maintain database warnings and alerts
- Continually process reports associated with various database clean-up projects
- Assist with department projects as necessary
- Participate in proof-of-concept testing of new technologies or solutions
- Communicate with all users regarding intake issues and risk management procedures pertaining to the opening of new client/matters as well as status of requests via email and by phone
- All other duties as assigned or required
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications
- Available to work overtime, as required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Prior experience in a law firm, legal environment or conflicts department
- Prior experience with Security Database technology for Ethical Walls
- Prior experience with Workflow tools and systems
COMPETENCIES
- Ability to solve problems
- Proven ability to interact with attorneys, all levels of management, staff and outside third parties in highly effective and professional manner
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong database skills
- Organized with a keen eye for detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment
- Strong ability to prioritize and juggle multiple tasks
- Strong customer service skills
Cooley offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package and is committed to fair and equitable employment practices. EOE.
The expected hourly pay range for this position with a work schedule of 37.5 hours per week is $24.50 - $36.50 ($47,775.00 - $71,175.00 annually). Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.
We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as 20 days of Paid Time Off (“PTO”) and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.
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Which legal companies sponsor visas in Massachusetts?
Major Boston law firms including Ropes & Gray, WilmerHale, Goodwin Procter, and Fish & Richardson regularly sponsor H-1B visas for attorneys and legal professionals. Corporate legal departments at companies like Biogen, Boston Scientific, and State Street also sponsor in-house counsel positions. Many firms focus on immigration law, securities, and intellectual property work that attracts international talent with specialized expertise.
How to find legal visa sponsorship jobs in Massachusetts?
Migrate Mate specializes in connecting international legal professionals with Massachusetts employers who sponsor work visas. The platform filters opportunities by practice area, firm size, and visa type, making it easier to find positions at Boston's major firms or in-house roles at biotechnology and financial services companies throughout the state.
Which visa types are most common for legal roles in Massachusetts?
H-1B visas dominate for attorneys and legal specialists, especially those with specialized knowledge in securities law, intellectual property, or life sciences compliance. O-1 visas are used for partners or senior attorneys with extraordinary achievements. TN visas work for Canadian and Mexican lawyers in specific practice areas, while J-1 programs serve judicial clerks and visiting researchers.
Which cities in Massachusetts have the most legal sponsorship jobs?
Boston concentrates the majority of legal sponsorship opportunities, hosting major international firms and corporate headquarters. Cambridge attracts positions focused on university partnerships and biotechnology law. Springfield offers federal court-related opportunities, while Worcester and other suburban areas provide in-house counsel roles at regional companies and healthcare organizations.
What are the bar admission requirements for sponsored legal positions in Massachusetts?
Most sponsored attorney positions require Massachusetts bar admission or eligibility to sit for the bar exam. Foreign-educated lawyers may need additional credential evaluation and must complete the bar examination process. Some in-house positions and compliance roles may accept bar admission from other states, particularly for specialized areas like securities regulation or intellectual property.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored legal jobs in Massachusetts?
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.
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