See What Nearshore Talent Saves Your Firm
Hiring at the same standard doesn’t have to cost the same. Use the calculators below to see your real savings — by role, by pathway, by your actual numbers.
Select a Role
Sr. Paralegal
Senior Level
$15.23 – $18.43 / hr nearshore
Case Manager
Mid Level
$8.65 – $12.12 / hr nearshore
Client Intake & Accounts Coordinator
Mid Level
$6.92 – $11.11 / hr nearshore
Enter your numbers to see your savings
What would you pay an experienced Sr. Paralegal in your market? Enter your hourly rate and state.
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Unburdened hourly rate
Putting It Together
What Does a Combined Pathway Look Like?
Phase 1 · Onsite First
Payroll Tax Savings
6 months
Tax Savings · 6 months
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Phase 2 · Remote First
Wage Advantage
6 months
Wage Advantage · 6 months
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Year 1 Combined
Total Savings
Both phases
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estimated Year 1 savings
The Detail
Here's How It Breaks Down.
Your professional starts with in-person immersion at your firm, then transitions to remote. Employers of J-1 visa holders qualify for significant payroll tax exemptions — see exactly how much you keep.
Payroll tax savings while onsite, and a 30-60% discount in the remote phase.
Payroll Tax Exemptions
FICA
Social Security & Medicare — employer share (7.65%)
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FUTA
Federal Unemployment Tax — effective rate (0.6%)
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SUTA
State Unemployment Tax
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Your professional works remote from day one, or starts onsite and transitions to remote. See the fully-loaded cost savings vs. a comparable U.S. hire.
30-60% discount
Wage Advantage
Your U.S. fully-loaded annual cost
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RF nearshore wages (annual)
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MX statutory burden (~29%)
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RF program fee (annual)
$7,788
RF nearshore total annual cost
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This tool is provided for educational and illustrative purposes only. Book a strategy session to get detailed feedback on your specific needs.
- FICA exemption: J-1 visa holders in nonresident alien status are exempt from FICA taxes. This applies during the onsite and remote phases.
- FUTA exemption: J-1 visa holders in nonresident alien status are also exempt from federal unemployment tax.
- SUTA exemption applies in only 7 states: Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Washington, and Wisconsin.
- U.S. employer burden (20%) is a blended estimate covering FICA (7.65%), FUTA/SUTA, workers' compensation, and a modest benefits allowance. Actual burden varies by state and employer.
- Mexico statutory burden (29%) covers IMSS, INFONAVIT, state payroll tax, Aguinaldo, and vacation premium. Actual amounts vary by state.
- RF Program Fee ($649/month, $7,788/year) covers recruiting, EOR, payroll, compliance, and ongoing support. It is in addition to participant compensation.
- Sr. Paralegal (RF Definition): A 4–6 year Mexico-qualified attorney with substantive experience across multiple case types. Delivers research, drafts, and procedural work that requires little to no revision. Surfaces issues with recommendations rather than waiting for direction. Recruited to the specific output standard your role requires — not a generalist placement.
- Client Intake & Accounts Coordinator (RF Definition): A customer-service-oriented closer: converts inquiries into signed clients, follows up on outstanding balances, and drives client reviews and referrals.
- Nearshore rates reflect RF compensation benchmarks: Sr. Paralegal $15.23–$18.43/hr (midpoint $16.83); Case Manager $1,500–$2,100/mo (midpoint $10.38/hr); Client Intake & Accounts Coordinator $1,200–$1,925/mo (midpoint $9.01/hr).
- All calculations assume a standard 40-hour week, 52 weeks per year.
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