SOC code 23-2011
There have been 80 US Department of Labor LCA filings for Paralegals and Legal Assistants on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 71.3% certified. The median annualized wage is $69,611. The top sponsor is Clifford Chance US, with most positions based in NY.
All sponsoring employers
39 distinct employers have filed E-3 LCAs for Paralegals and Legal Assistants. Search or sort below.
| Employer | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Top state | Top city |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifford Chance US | 6 | 100.0% | $187,500 | NY | New York |
| Mclean Youking Willett Pllc | 5 | 20.0% | $39,582 | MT | Bozeman |
| Pathway Law Firm | 5 | 80.0% | $64,480 | CA | Beverly Hills |
| Pixstory Global Holding | 5 | 80.0% | $70,720 | DC | Washington |
| Bp Management | 3 | 100.0% | $127,500 | NY | New York |
| Dehay Elliston | 3 | 66.7% | $92,000 | TX | Dallas |
| Holm O'Hara | 3 | 100.0% | $57,200 | NY | New York |
| Hurwitz Law Pllc | 3 | 66.7% | $60,174 | MI | Ann Arbor |
| Morelli Law Firm | 3 | 66.7% | $65,000 | NY | New York |
| Baughman Kroup Bosse Pllc | 2 | 50.0% | $90,000 | NY | New York |
| Berkman Bottger Newman Schein | 2 | 50.0% | $75,000 | NY | New York |
| Boyer Law P C | 2 | 50.0% | $72,000 | AZ | Scottsdale |
| Buda Law Group | 2 | 100.0% | $52,000 | CA | Arcadia |
| Daggenhurst Law Apc | 2 | 50.0% | $55,578 | CA | Sherman Oaks |
| Freedom House Detroit | 2 | 50.0% | $46,755 | MI | Detroit |
| Gondim Law | 2 | 100.0% | $51,314 | CA | Costa Mesa |
| Howarth Smith | 2 | 100.0% | $70,850 | CA | Los Angeles |
| Kleinberg Kaplan Wolff And Cohen P C | 2 | 100.0% | $62,500 | NY | New York |
| Law Offices F Ilan N Rosen Janfaza A P C | 2 | 50.0% | $54,080 | CA | Beverly Hills |
| Law Offices Of Adam Dayan Pllc | 2 | 0.0% | $60,424 | NY | New York |
| Morrison Foerster | 2 | 0.0% | $80,000 | CA | Palo Alto |
| Triple L Law P C | 2 | 50.0% | $60,000 | CO | Golden |
| Weil Gotshal Manges | 2 | 100.0% | $255,000 | MA | Boston |
| Blue Water Law P C | 1 | 0.0% | $90,000 | CA | Santa Monica |
| Cooley | 1 | 100.0% | $180,000 | NY | New York |
| Finberg Firm Pllc | 1 | 100.0% | $62,400 | FL | Fort Lauderdale |
| Friedman Vartolo | 1 | 100.0% | $51,700 | NY | New York |
| Funding Circle USA | 1 | 100.0% | $115,000 | CA | San Francisco |
| Giannuzzi Lewendon | 1 | 100.0% | $185,000 | NY | New York |
| Pantheon Ventures (US) | 1 | 100.0% | $100,000 | NY | New York |
| Payne Law Firm | 1 | 100.0% | $100,880 | CA | Santa Monica |
| Quail Entertainment | 1 | 100.0% | $80,000 | CA | Santa Monica |
| Ripka Associates | 1 | 100.0% | $62,400 | NY | New York |
| Rosen Bien Galvan Grunfeld | 1 | 100.0% | $50,502 | CA | San Francisco |
| Scott And Scott Attorneys At Law | 1 | 100.0% | $181,864 | CT | Colchester |
| State Of California Department Of Justice | 1 | 0.0% | $64,416 | CA | San Francisco |
| The Payne Law Firm | 1 | 0.0% | $100,880 | CA | Marina Del Rey |
| The Payne Law Group | 1 | 100.0% | $100,880 | CA | Marina Del Rey |
| Volunteer Lawyers For The Arts | 1 | 100.0% | $60,000 | NY | New York |
Top states
Where Paralegals and Legal Assistants E-3 jobs are concentrated.
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 27 (33.8%) | $75,000 |
| CA | 25 (31.3%) | $64,480 |
| DC | 5 (6.3%) | $70,720 |
| MI | 5 (6.3%) | $60,174 |
| MT | 5 (6.3%) | $39,582 |
| TX | 5 (6.3%) | $95,000 |
| AZ | 2 (2.5%) | $72,000 |
| CO | 2 (2.5%) | $60,000 |
| MA | 2 (2.5%) | $255,000 |
| CT | 1 (1.3%) | $181,864 |
| FL | 1 (1.3%) | $62,400 |
Top cities
Cities where Paralegals and Legal Assistants E-3 jobs are filed.
| City | State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | NY | 27 | $75,000 |
| Beverly Hills | CA | 7 | $64,480 |
| Bozeman | MT | 5 | $39,582 |
| Washington | DC | 5 | $70,720 |
| Ann Arbor | MI | 3 | $60,174 |
| Dallas | TX | 3 | $92,000 |
| Los Angeles | CA | 3 | $63,700 |
| San Francisco | CA | 3 | $64,416 |
| Santa Monica | CA | 3 | $90,000 |
| Arcadia | CA | 2 | $52,000 |
| Boston | MA | 2 | $255,000 |
| Detroit | MI | 2 | $46,755 |
| Golden | CO | 2 | $60,000 |
| Houston | TX | 2 | $197,500 |
| Marina Del Rey | CA | 2 | $100,880 |
Job titles within this role
The actual job titles employers used in their filings. Useful when the SOC label is generic — e.g. "CEO" / "Chief Executive Officer" both fall under Chief Executives.
| Job title | Filings |
|---|---|
| Paralegal | 24 |
| Law Clerk | 9 |
| Legal Research Analyst | 5 |
| Legal Assistant | 5 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | 4 |
| Litigation Paralegal | 3 |
| Summer Associate | 2 |
| Senior Paralegal | 2 |
| Senior Legal Analyst | 2 |
| Real Estate/Litigation Paralegal | 2 |
| Paralegal - Demand Writer & Settlement Negotiating | 2 |
| Paralegal & Intake Officer | 2 |
| Oxford-Cambridge Fellow (Law Clerk) | 2 |
| FreedomAids Paralegal | 2 |
| Estate Planning Paralegal | 2 |
| Demand Writer, Settlement Negotiator | 2 |
| Senior Law Clerk | 1 |
| Practice Support Lawyer | 1 |
| PARALEGAL | 1 |
| Legal Services Coordinator | 1 |
| Legal Analyst | 1 |
| Lawyer | 1 |
| Foreign Legal Consultant | 1 |
| Foreclosure Paralegal | 1 |
| FOREIGN LEGAL CONSULTANT | 1 |
| Chief Settlement Officer | 1 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend in E-3 LCA filings for Paralegals and Legal Assistants. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 8 | 62.5% | $80,000 | |
| FY2021 | 17 | 52.9% | $60,424 | |
| FY2022 | 13 | 92.3% | $57,200 | |
| FY2023 | 11 | 81.8% | $60,174 | |
| FY2024 | 11 | 72.7% | $64,480 | |
| FY2025 | 11 | 63.6% | $75,000 | |
| FY2026 | 9 | 77.8% | $90,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Paralegals and Legal Assistants have been sponsored on the E-3 visa?
There have been 80 Labor Condition Application filings for Paralegals and Legal Assistants on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 71.3% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median wage for Paralegals and Legal Assistants on the E-3 visa?
The median annualized wage for Paralegals and Legal Assistants on the E-3 visa is $69,611, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this calculation.
Which employers sponsor the most Paralegals and Legal Assistants on the E-3 visa?
The top E-3 visa sponsors of Paralegals and Legal Assistants are: Clifford Chance US (6 filings), Mclean Youking Willett Pllc (5 filings), Pathway Law Firm (5 filings). The full list of sponsoring employers is shown above.
Where are E-3 visa paralegals and legal assistants based in the US?
Most E-3 visa filings for Paralegals and Legal Assistants are based in: NY (27 filings), CA (25 filings), DC (5 filings).
Can Australians work as paralegals and legal assistants on the E-3 visa?
Yes. The E-3 visa is exclusive to Australian citizens and is one of the most common visa categories for skilled professionals working in the United States. Paralegals and Legal Assistants is regularly sponsored under the E-3 visa, as the data on this page shows.
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