CPT Senior Litigation Counsel Jobs
Senior Litigation Counsel roles sit at the intersection of legal practice and complex dispute strategy, making them a strong fit for CPT authorization when your J.D. program includes a practicum, clinic, or externship component. Your DSO must confirm the position is integral to your curriculum before you begin work.
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At Equity Residential, we're dedicated to creating thriving communities, and we invite you to be part of our team. Embracing values like Diversity, Sustainability, and Total Wellbeing, we foster a workplace culture of authenticity and collaboration.
How We Deliver A Winning Performance:
- Question Authority
- Walk the Talk
- Share Knowledge
- Listen, not just Hear
- See the Glass Half Full
- Take Educated Risks
- Enjoy the Ride
- Share the Spotlight
- Do the Right Thing
- Test Your Limits
We Care About Your Total Wellbeing:
- Physical Wellbeing: Medical, dental, and vision care
- Social Wellbeing: 9 paid holidays, annual vacation time, paid sick leave, new parent benefits
- Financial Wellbeing: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Rent Discounts, Competitive Compensation
- Community Wellbeing: Paid Community Service Hours
- Career Wellbeing: Leadership Development
- Learn more about our Total Wellbeing program here.
What You'll Be Doing:
As a Senior Maintenance Technician, your day-to-day will involve addressing resident service requests, performing diverse hands-on maintenance tasks, and ensuring market-ready apartments. Additionally, you may assist in managing maintenance inventory and, in the absence of the Service Manager, assume managerial responsibilities, overseeing service requests and delegating tasks.
- Promptly addressing resident service requests
- Performing hands-on maintenance tasks, including plumbing, electrical work, and more
- Preparing market-ready apartments and maintaining community grounds
- Conducting regular community inspections to identify necessary repairs or replacements
- Assuming managerial responsibilities in the absence of the Service Manager
What You'll Need To Thrive:
- Hands-on maintenance experience in areas including, but not limited to plumbing, electrical, appliance, and HVAC is necessary
- High School diploma or equivalent
- A valid driver's license, good driving record, auto insurance, and reliable transportation is required if the employee will operate a motorized vehicle (e.g., car, golf cart) during their workday and/or as part of their role.
- Computer literacy, and must be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in English for all work-related purposes
- Knowledge of federal and state apartment housing laws
- Availability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends
- EPA Section 608 Type I and Type II or Universal certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire if required based on the needs of the community
- Must be able to respond to emergencies after normal business hours and on weekends when assigned on-call responsibilities; a telephone number where you can be reached after-hours must be provided to your manager
- Service team employees, with limited exceptions, are required to use their own smartphone to perform certain aspects of their job
Bonus Qualifications:
- Trade school certification/diploma
- Managerial experience
- Residential or commercial property management, hospitality, or retail experience
Salary: $28.71 - $35.09/hour
- The successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, and qualifications.
- Employees are eligible for overtime pay and performance incentives.
A valid driver's license, good driving record, auto insurance, and reliable transportation is required if the employee will operate a motorized vehicle (e.g. car, golf cart, etc.) during their workday and/or as part of their role.
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Get Access To All JobsSenior Litigation Counsel CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Litigation Counsel role qualify for CPT authorization?
It can, but only if your J.D. program has a formal practicum, externship, or clinic requirement and the role's litigation duties map directly to that component. Your DSO will review the offer letter and confirm the connection to your curriculum. A purely research-adjacent or administrative counsel role is harder to justify as integral to a litigation-focused program.
Can I work full-time as Senior Litigation Counsel on CPT?
Yes, but full-time CPT, defined as 20 or more hours per week, counts against your OPT eligibility. One year of full-time CPT eliminates your OPT entirely. If you plan to rely on OPT or a STEM OPT extension after graduation, structure your CPT as part-time where your program and the employer allow it.
How do I find Senior Litigation Counsel employers who understand CPT?
Migrate Mate lets you filter by employers with documented LCA filing history, which signals familiarity with visa-sponsored hires. Law firms and in-house legal departments that have sponsored attorneys before are far less likely to withdraw an offer when you explain CPT authorization requirements to HR.
What happens to my CPT authorization if the litigation matter I was hired for settles early?
Your CPT is tied to the employer and position authorized by your DSO, not to a specific case. If the employer reassigns you to a different litigation matter or practice group, contact your DSO immediately. A material change in job duties may require a new CPT authorization, and working outside your authorized scope violates your F-1 status.
Will doing CPT as Senior Litigation Counsel affect my path to H-1B sponsorship?
CPT itself does not affect H-1B eligibility, but the employer's willingness to sponsor an H-1B after CPT depends on their internal policies and budget. Use your CPT period to document substantive litigation contributions and raise the sponsorship question early, ideally before accepting the offer, rather than waiting until your program ends.
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