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E-3 Visa Legal Administrative Assistant Jobs

Legal Administrative Assistant roles in U.S. law firms qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in legal studies, business administration, or a related field. The E-3 has no lottery and renews every two years, making it a practical path for Australian legal professionals targeting U.S. firms.

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Open Jobs26+
Work Type77% On-site
Top LocationNew York, NY
Most JobsDavis Polk & Wardwell LLP

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Administrative Assistant (Level III)
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Administrative Assistant (Level III)
Collabera
Westerville, Ohio
Administrative & Office Support
Compliance & Legal
Business Operations
On-Site
Associate's

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Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
Administrative Assistant
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Administrative Assistant
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
Washington, Washington
Administrative & Office Support
Compliance & Legal
Legal Counsel
Paralegal & Legal Support
$70k - $125k/yr
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Associate's

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Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP
Legal Executive Assistant Floater
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Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP
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Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP
New York, New York
Administrative & Office Support
Compliance & Legal
Legal Counsel
Paralegal & Legal Support
Executive Assistant & Personal Assistant
$60k - $75k/yr
On-Site
High School
501-1,000

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MILBANK LLP
Legal Assistant
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MILBANK LLP
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Legal Assistant
MILBANK LLP
Los Angeles, California
Compliance & Legal
Administrative & Office Support
Paralegal & Legal Support
Legal Counsel
$90k - $120k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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Mattel, Inc.
Executive Assistant
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Mattel, Inc.
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Executive Assistant
Mattel, Inc.
El Segundo, California
Administrative & Office Support
Compliance & Legal
Executive Assistant & Personal Assistant
Hybrid
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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Tips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Legal Administrative Assistant

Translate your Australian credentials for U.S. employers

U.S. law firms expect a four-year degree equivalency. If you hold a three-year Australian bachelor's, get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator before applying so your qualification supports the specialty occupation requirement.

Target law firms with existing E-3 LCA history

Search the DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data for law firms that have certified E-3 visa LCAs. Firms with prior E-3 filings already understand the process and are far less likely to withdraw an offer over sponsorship uncertainty.

Find E-3 sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate

Use Migrate Mate to search Legal Administrative Assistant roles filtered by E-3 sponsorship history. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork once you receive an offer, keeping the process off your employer's plate.

Clarify the specialty occupation case before interviews

Not every Legal Administrative Assistant role qualifies as a specialty occupation. Confirm the job description explicitly requires a degree in a specific field, not just a preference, before accepting an offer. A USCIS-unfriendly job description can derail your E-3 application at the consulate.

Ask about LCA timeline before your start date

Your employer must file the LCA with DOL and receive certification before you can attend your visa interview. Standard DOL processing runs around seven business days, but build buffer time into your negotiated start date to avoid a tight consulate appointment window.

Disclose your visa status early with smaller firms

Boutique and regional law firms often haven't sponsored E-3 visas before. Raising your Australian citizenship and E-3 eligibility early in conversations, not after an offer, gives HR time to consult counsel and prevents last-minute withdrawals driven by unfamiliarity rather than unwillingness.

E-3 Visa Legal Administrative Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find Legal Administrative Assistant jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?

Migrate Mate is the recommended way to search. It filters Legal Administrative Assistant roles by employers with active E-3 sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to firms that have never filed an LCA. Standard job boards don't filter by visa type, which means most applications go to employers who won't sponsor.

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 a Legal Administrative Assistant role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3 visa?

It depends on how the position is written. The role must require a bachelor's degree or equivalent in a specific field, such as legal studies, paralegal studies, or business administration, as a minimum entry requirement. Roles where the degree is listed as preferred rather than required, or where any degree field is acceptable, typically won't satisfy the E-3 specialty occupation standard.

How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for Legal Administrative Assistant roles?

The E-3 is available only to Australian nationals and has no annual lottery, so you can apply any time of year as long as you have a qualifying job offer and a certified LCA. The H-1B visa is subject to an annual cap and lottery, meaning most cap-subject applicants wait months before knowing if they're selected. For Australians, the E-3 is the more direct and predictable path.

Can I transfer my E-3 visa if I change law firms?

Yes, but the process starts fresh with the new employer. Your new firm must file a new LCA with the DOL and have it certified before you begin working there. You'll also need to attend a new consulate interview in Australia unless you're eligible for a visa revalidation at a U.S. consulate. There's no portability provision for E-3 the way AC21 applies to H-1B holders.