E-3 Visa Attorney General Jobs
Attorney General roles in the U.S. fall squarely within E-3 specialty occupation requirements, as they demand a law degree and bar admission. Australian legal professionals can pursue E-3 visa sponsorship for these positions without a lottery or annual cap, making the path to U.S. government or private legal practice more direct than most visa routes.
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Are you a high-performer who wants to contribute to a mission-driven and values-based organization? If you are motivated by doing impactful work and making a difference in people’s lives, then the Indiana University Foundation (IUF) is the place for you. At the IUF, we believe in making the dream of higher education attainable, providing support for life-changing research, and preparing the next generation of leaders.
As a trailblazer among our peers, we provide fundraising leadership and endowment stewardship to support needs and initiatives across all of Indiana University’s campuses. As part of our team, you will help make IU donors' dreams last forever.
At the IUF we work hard, celebrate achievements, and foster an environment where everyone’s contributions matter. We are nimble and innovative, and we want you to bring your ideas and energy to join forces with some of the best talent in our industry.
In addition to being part of a meaningful mission as an IUF employee, you’ll find there are many ways to connect and collaborate. Our FUNdation (see what we did there?) Committee helps us connect and unwind with food truck lunches, holiday gatherings, costume contests, free snacks, IU spirit-wear Fridays, and spontaneous gestures that surprise and delight. Our Wellness Committee ensures that the health and well-being of our employees is top of mind through outstanding benefits, mental health offerings, and activities. We encourage community leadership and service and make space for our staff to pursue their passions. Our total rewards philosophy ensures that we support employees financially, emotionally, and in their career growth.
If the IUF sounds like a fit for you, we invite you to join us today.
Job Description
The Indiana University Foundation (IUF) is seeking a Staff Attorney to join our Office of the General Counsel. This is an exceptional opportunity for an early-career attorney seeking a dynamic in-house role as a trusted advisor supporting one of the nation's leading university foundations.
Whether you're an attorney with several years of experience or a recent graduate with meaningful and relevant internship, clerkship, or legal externship experience, this role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced in-house counsel on matters that directly support higher education, philanthropy, nonprofit operations, and public-serving initiatives.
At IUF, you'll gain broad exposure to legal issues and you’ll partner with the general counsel and organizational leaders while advising on:
- Contracts and commercial agreements
- Nonprofit and charitable organization matters
- Risk management and compliance
- University-related initiatives and partnerships
- Policy development and governance
- Operational and business legal issues
This role provides hands-on experience across a diverse legal portfolio while offering mentorship from seasoned in-house counsel in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
Qualifications
What You'll Do:
As a Staff Attorney, you'll work with the General Counsel's Office to:
- Review, draft, and negotiate contracts and legal agreements
- Conduct legal research and provide practical recommendations on organizational matters
- Advise internal stakeholders on contracts, events, operations, policies, and risk management considerations
- Assist with policy review, development, and implementation
- Support strategic initiatives that cross legal, business, and operational functions
- Serve as a legal resource to Foundation staff and university partners
- Contribute to special projects that advance the mission of the organization
Preferred Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
- Licensed to practice law in Indiana or eligible to sit for the Indiana Bar
- Ideally 3–5 years of legal experience in a law firm, government agency, corporate legal department, or nonprofit setting
- Strong legal research, writing, communication, and negotiation skills
- Interest in nonprofit organizations, higher education, government, contracts, compliance, or business operations
- Ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly to non-lawyers
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
New Attorneys Encouraged to Apply:
While 3–5 years of experience are preferred, we also welcome applications from recent law school graduates who bring meaningful and relevant internship, clerkship, externship, or clinical experience. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong academic achievement, exceptional analytical and writing skills, a genuine interest in nonprofit, public-sector, or mission-driven work, and a desire to build a long-term career as in-house counsel.
Additional Information
This position is based in our Indianapolis, Indiana office, however, we will consider the Bloomington office as home base for the right candidate. The compensation range for this position is $110,000- $120,000 annually, commensurate with experience. This position will be posted through at least Wednesday, June 24th, and application review will begin immediately.
The IUF is committed to providing a safe, respectful and professional work environment that is free of Discrimination and Harassment. The IUF will not tolerate any form of Discrimination or Harassment based on the Individual’s race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Company Description
Are you a high-performer who wants to contribute to a mission-driven and values-based organization? If you are motivated by doing impactful work and making a difference in people’s lives, then the Indiana University Foundation (IUF) is the place for you. At the IUF, we believe in making the dream of higher education attainable, providing support for life-changing research, and preparing the next generation of leaders.
As a trailblazer among our peers, we provide fundraising leadership and endowment stewardship to support needs and initiatives across all of Indiana University’s campuses. As part of our team, you will help make IU donors' dreams last forever.
At the IUF we work hard, celebrate achievements, and foster an environment where everyone’s contributions matter. We are nimble and innovative, and we want you to bring your ideas and energy to join forces with some of the best talent in our industry.
In addition to being part of a meaningful mission as an IUF employee, you’ll find there are many ways to connect and collaborate. Our FUNdation (see what we did there?) Committee helps us connect and unwind with food truck lunches, holiday gatherings, costume contests, free snacks, IU spirit-wear Fridays, and spontaneous gestures that surprise and delight. Our Wellness Committee ensures that the health and well-being of our employees is top of mind through outstanding benefits, mental health offerings, and activities. We encourage community leadership and service and make space for our staff to pursue their passions. Our total rewards philosophy ensures that we support employees financially, emotionally, and in their career growth.
If the IUF sounds like a fit for you, we invite you to join us today.
Job Description
The Indiana University Foundation (IUF) is seeking a Staff Attorney to join our Office of the General Counsel. This is an exceptional opportunity for an early-career attorney seeking a dynamic in-house role as a trusted advisor supporting one of the nation's leading university foundations.
Whether you're an attorney with several years of experience or a recent graduate with meaningful and relevant internship, clerkship, or legal externship experience, this role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced in-house counsel on matters that directly support higher education, philanthropy, nonprofit operations, and public-serving initiatives.
At IUF, you'll gain broad exposure to legal issues and you’ll partner with the general counsel and organizational leaders while advising on:
- Contracts and commercial agreements
- Nonprofit and charitable organization matters
- Risk management and compliance
- University-related initiatives and partnerships
- Policy development and governance
- Operational and business legal issues
This role provides hands-on experience across a diverse legal portfolio while offering mentorship from seasoned in-house counsel in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
Qualifications
What You'll Do:
As a Staff Attorney, you'll work with the General Counsel's Office to:
- Review, draft, and negotiate contracts and legal agreements
- Conduct legal research and provide practical recommendations on organizational matters
- Advise internal stakeholders on contracts, events, operations, policies, and risk management considerations
- Assist with policy review, development, and implementation
- Support strategic initiatives that cross legal, business, and operational functions
- Serve as a legal resource to Foundation staff and university partners
- Contribute to special projects that advance the mission of the organization
Preferred Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
- Licensed to practice law in Indiana or eligible to sit for the Indiana Bar
- Ideally 3–5 years of legal experience in a law firm, government agency, corporate legal department, or nonprofit setting
- Strong legal research, writing, communication, and negotiation skills
- Interest in nonprofit organizations, higher education, government, contracts, compliance, or business operations
- Ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly to non-lawyers
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
New Attorneys Encouraged to Apply:
While 3–5 years of experience are preferred, we also welcome applications from recent law school graduates who bring meaningful and relevant internship, clerkship, externship, or clinical experience. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong academic achievement, exceptional analytical and writing skills, a genuine interest in nonprofit, public-sector, or mission-driven work, and a desire to build a long-term career as in-house counsel.
Additional Information
This position is based in our Indianapolis, Indiana office, however, we will consider the Bloomington office as home base for the right candidate. The compensation range for this position is $110,000- $120,000 annually, commensurate with experience. This position will be posted through at least Wednesday, June 24th, and application review will begin immediately.
The IUF is committed to providing a safe, respectful and professional work environment that is free of Discrimination and Harassment. The IUF will not tolerate any form of Discrimination or Harassment based on the Individual’s race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in Attorney General
Confirm your bar admission transfers
U.S. employers filing an E-3 visa LCA for a legal role need to match your Australian qualifications to the position. Research which U.S. states offer reciprocal admission or a foreign lawyer pathway before you approach employers, so sponsorship conversations start on solid ground.
Target state and federal legal offices
State attorneys general offices and federal agencies like the DOJ regularly hire senior legal counsel. These public-sector employers have established LCA filing processes and understand specialty occupation documentation, making them more straightforward E-3 sponsors than firms doing it for the first time.
Request the LCA before signing anything
Your employer files the Labor Condition Application with DOL before your E-3 application moves forward. Ask your prospective employer to confirm LCA timeline expectations during the offer stage, not after you've accepted, so there's no gap between your start date and visa readiness.
Document your Australian JD equivalency early
USCIS requires evidence that your Australian law degree is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's or higher in a relevant field. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator before interviews so you can provide it immediately when an employer initiates E-3 paperwork.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the full process
Once you have an offer, Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service handles LCA submission, DS-160 preparation, and consulate appointment documentation end-to-end, reducing the risk of procedural errors that could delay your start date in a time-sensitive legal appointment.
Align your E-3 renewal with bar recertification cycles
E-3 visas renew in two-year increments with no cap on renewals. If your U.S. bar admission or CLE requirements have deadlines, schedule your E-3 renewal application at least 60 days before expiry so you don't face a gap in work authorization during a recertification period.
E-3 Visa Attorney General: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Attorney General jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces legal roles where employers have a documented history of E-3 or specialty occupation visa filings, so you're not cold-applying to offices that have never sponsored a foreign national. Filter by role type and visa sponsorship to find positions actively open to Australian applicants.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does an Attorney General role qualify as a specialty occupation for E-3 purposes?
Yes. Attorney General and senior legal counsel positions require a law degree as a minimum entry requirement, which satisfies the E-3 specialty occupation definition. You'll need to show USCIS that your Australian law degree is equivalent to a U.S. juris doctor or higher, typically through a credential evaluation. The role's degree requirement must be stated in the job offer documentation.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for Australian lawyers pursuing U.S. legal roles?
The E-3 is significantly more practical for Australians. There's no lottery, no annual cap constraint, and the application processes through the U.S. consulate in Australia rather than requiring a USCIS petition. H-1B visa requires winning a lottery slot before any application proceeds. Both require an LCA, but E-3 timelines are faster and more predictable for attorneys with firm offers in hand.
Can I switch employers mid-year on an E-3 while working as an attorney?
Yes, but each new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp for the new role. You can begin work for the new employer once the new LCA is certified and your new E-3 is issued. There's no portability provision equivalent to H-1B's AC21 rule, so plan for a processing window between roles.