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Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 10 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first.
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- Employer is on a government sponsor record
- The US Department of Labor certified 10 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- No salary bar for this route
- H-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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About the role
The Human Resources and Business Operations Assistant plays a critical role for both departments , serving as administrative su pport to both teams and supporting their functional areas of responsibility.
This role is required to be onsite in the Boston office for a minimum of four (4) days per week with the understanding that additional days may be required based on business needs. In office days are set as Monday-Thursday with Fridays being an optional remote day.
Responsibilities :
• Provide daily administrative support to the Chief Administrative and Human Resources Officer and Chief Financial Officer including but not limited to meeting management, calendaring and travel.
• Provide general administrative assistance for the Human Resources and Operations departments, including but not limited to meeting management, calendaring, document edits, expense reimbursements, and AMEX balancing.
• Process department invoices in Chrome River.
• Assist with contract review process management.
• Assist in maintaining relevant employee information in the firm’s H uman R esources systems .
• Maintain personnel records and filing systems .
• Process H uman R esources transactions accurately and in a timely manner .
• Assist with onboarding new employees .
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employment verifications .
• Respond to routine questions on H uman R esources policies and procedures .
• Respond to H uman R esources and Operations -related internal and external inquiries or requests as needed and triage to appropriate H uman R esources or Operations personnel .
• Send out weekly firm-wide communications related to new hires and departures .
• Maintain the Human Resources and Business Operations webpages on the Foley Hoag intranet .
• Assist with the coordination of firm-sponsored engagement and operational events .
• Assist in the coordination of H uman R esources -sponsored training .
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree .
• 1-2 years of experience working in a professional services environment; HR experience preferred .
• Ability to leverage standard business technology such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint , and Teams), Rendezvous, and other firm applications .
• Strong oral and written communication skills .
• Motivated self-starter with excellent time management and organizational skills who has a sense of urgency and takes pride in delivering high-quality administrative support .
• Ability to multitask and take directions from multiple people .
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining composure and balancing priorities .
• Ability to defuse conflicts and resolve service issues .
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times .
• Service-oriented mindset with a commitment to providing exceptional customer service .
• An appreciation for Foley Hoag’s values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion .
• Flexibility to work overtime .
• Ability to lift and carry 10 lbs.
Compensation range is $57,600 to $72,100 commensurate with related experience and qualification. The salary of the candidate selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, experience, specialty, and training. The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the firm's reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
About Foley Hoag
Founded in 1943, Foley Hoag has grown into an award- winning, international law firm that focuses on innovative industries and high-stakes litigation. From our offices in Boston, Washington DC, New York, Denver, and Paris, more than 300 lawyers and 300
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