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.
See All Legal Administrative Assistant JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 47+ Legal Administrative Assistant jobs
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
See all 47+ Legal Administrative Assistant jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Legal Administrative Assistant roles.
Get Access To All JobsSUMMARY
Provide administrative support and telephone coverage for our lawyers and ensure the smooth functioning of our legal operations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Provides general administrative support for lawyers which may include drafting, editing, and formatting correspondence and legal documents.
- Organizes and maintains file systems, arranges meetings, coordinates conferences and travel plans, and handles billing and expense reimbursement.
- Establishes and maintains effective communication via telephone and in person with lawyers, clients, and other staff within the Firm.
- Maintains daily and advance calendars for lawyers.
- Safeguards the Firm's confidential information.
- Handles confidential matters as directed.
- Performs all other clerical tasks as required.
In addition, responsibilities related to maintaining Firm and client information are to be adhered to by all employees. This includes complying with the Firm’s information security policies, protecting firm assets from unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, destruction or interference, and reporting security events or potential events or other security risks to management.
QUALIFICATIONS
Strong spelling, grammar and communication skills are needed as well as document production and multitasking skills.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma required. Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
COMPENSATION
The base salary range offered for this role will be between $60,000 and $90,000. When determining a candidate’s compensation offer, elements unique to each person are taken into consideration including but not limited to skill set, experience level, performance, professional certifications, degrees and location, as well as the needs of the Firm.
The total compensation package for this position may include overtime pay, discretionary bonuses and other benefits. For a more comprehensive list of employee benefits, please visit www.sullcrom.com/employee-benefits.
LI-MO1
SUMMARY
Provide administrative support and telephone coverage for our lawyers and ensure the smooth functioning of our legal operations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Provides general administrative support for lawyers which may include drafting, editing, and formatting correspondence and legal documents.
- Organizes and maintains file systems, arranges meetings, coordinates conferences and travel plans, and handles billing and expense reimbursement.
- Establishes and maintains effective communication via telephone and in person with lawyers, clients, and other staff within the Firm.
- Maintains daily and advance calendars for lawyers.
- Safeguards the Firm's confidential information.
- Handles confidential matters as directed.
- Performs all other clerical tasks as required.
In addition, responsibilities related to maintaining Firm and client information are to be adhered to by all employees. This includes complying with the Firm’s information security policies, protecting firm assets from unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, destruction or interference, and reporting security events or potential events or other security risks to management.
QUALIFICATIONS
Strong spelling, grammar and communication skills are needed as well as document production and multitasking skills.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma required. Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
COMPENSATION
The base salary range offered for this role will be between $60,000 and $90,000. When determining a candidate’s compensation offer, elements unique to each person are taken into consideration including but not limited to skill set, experience level, performance, professional certifications, degrees and location, as well as the needs of the Firm.
The total compensation package for this position may include overtime pay, discretionary bonuses and other benefits. For a more comprehensive list of employee benefits, please visit www.sullcrom.com/employee-benefits.
LI-MO1
See all 47+ Legal Administrative Assistant jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Legal Administrative Assistant roles.
Get Access To All JobsTips 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 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.
Legal Administrative Assistant jobs are hiring across the US. Find yours.
Find Legal Administrative Assistant JobsLegal Administrative Assistant E-3 Visa: 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 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.
See which Legal Administrative Assistant employers are hiring and sponsoring visas right now.
Search Legal Administrative Assistant Jobs