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Litigation attorneys qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupation professionals, with U.S. law firms required to file a Labor Condition Application before your consulate appointment. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, making it a practical path for Australian barristers and solicitors targeting plaintiff-side, defense, or BigLaw litigation roles.
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540038
WORK TYPE:
Staff Full-Time
LOCATION:
Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
CATEGORIES:
Legal/Audit Services/Compliance
DEPARTMENT:
27030000 - HA-SELF INSURANCE TRUST FUND
CLASSIFICATION TITLE:
Senior Litigation Attorney
CLASSIFICATION MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Law degree (L.L.B. or J.D.) and five years of experience in the legal, medical, or healthcare fields. Must be a member in good standing of the Florida Bar or become a member within twelve months of employment.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- 20% - Identify, investigate, analyze, and evaluate medical, legal, and fiscal issues related to covered claims (potential or asserted) against SIP participants. Responsible for identifying, reviewing, investigating, and analyzing claims (potential or asserted) against SIP participants. Conduct full factual investigations of assigned claims files. Evaluate claims in terms of negligence, causation, and compensable damages. Present initial claims summaries to SIP internal committees. Prepare claim summaries, and make indemnity and allocated loss expense reserve recommendations pursuant to established protocols. Serve as advisor to and investigator for the SIP Program Council and its Claims and Litigation Committee. Provide such assistance as required in fulfilling SIP administrative responsibilities. Present claims summaries and related reports. Participants (with whom the incumbent has daily contact) include (but are not limited to) faculty members, staff members, and administrators of:
- UF Colleges of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Veterinary Medicine (including the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH)), Health-Related Professions, and their affiliated facilities and programs throughout the State of Florida, including the Shands Teaching Hospital Inc. facilities
- Shands Jacksonville Medical Center and its affiliated facilities
- Florida State University (FSU) College of Medicine and its affiliated facilities and programs throughout the State of Florida
- University of Central Florida (UCF) College of Medicine and its affiliated facilities and programs throughout the State of Florida
- Florida Atlantic University (FAU) College of Medicine and its affiliated facilities and programs throughout the State of Florida
- Florida International University (FIU) College of Medicine and its affiliated facilities and programs throughout the State of Florida
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20% - Coordinate and manage litigation processes in defense of lawsuits filed based on covered claims. Responsible for identifying, reviewing, investigating, and analyzing claims with legal interest asserted against SIP participants. Monitor and continue the full factual investigation of asserted claims through litigation. Coordinate and ensure timely response to interrogatories and production. Track the progress of all assigned cases in litigation to ensure that an aggressive proactive defense and claims resolution is accomplished within the timeframe set by SIP management. Initiate employment and retention of experts. Undertake preparing witnesses, including assisting outside legal counsel hired by the program in preparing fact and expert witnesses for depositions related to claims in litigation, and to assist outside legal counsel during said depositions. Develop defense strategies. Assist in selecting outside legal counsel and participating at all significant hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials. Monitor files to ensure appropriate reserves are in place and allocated loss expense and indemnity payments remain within authorized limits.
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15% - Coordinate, manage, and resolve (including denying, settling, or defending) all covered claims with or without notice of intent (potential or asserted), against SIP participants. Coordinate, manage, and execute all pre-suit legal and administrative processes required by Florida statute. Responsible for managing and resolving (including denying, settling, or defending) all assigned covered claims (potential or asserted), against entities and individuals protected by the SIP. Undertake a full factual investigation and timely response to assigned claims (asserted and potential). Prepare timely appropriate responses to pre-suit information requests and production. Track the progress of all assigned cases in pre-suit to ensure that appropriate responses, negotiations, and settlement offers (or alternatively, denials and aggressive proactive defense) are accomplished for the timely resolution of claims, as required by Florida statute and policy set by SIP management. Initiate the employment and retention of experts. Undertake preparing witnesses. Participate in unsworn statements and other pre-suit discovery. Monitor files to ensure appropriate reserves are in place, and that allocated loss expense and indemnity payments remain within authorized limits.
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15% - Travel. Meet with and prepare fact and expert witnesses for deposition and trial. Attend depositions throughout the United States, and occasionally in foreign countries.
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10% - Identify risk factors that cause or contribute to claims and suits. Responsible for coordinating and ensuring that assigned files are reviewed and analyzed for potential loss prevention activities, and that assigned files contain appropriate documentation pertaining to loss prevention and risk reduction initiatives associated with the claim. Collaborate directly with the SIP Loss Prevention staff to identify potential risks and opportunities for loss reduction. Recommend activities to mitigate or remove identified factors. Assist in following-up on loss prevention programs. Provide advice and assistance on an immediate access basis regarding patient care liabilities and protocols related to loss prevention. Conduct in-service education programs, seminars, and topical presentations for faculty physicians, residents, nurses, or other healthcare providers. Develop loss prevention awareness through regular interaction with healthcare providers. Demonstrate the benefits of established loss prevention programs and successful effort resulting from the proactive management of potential risks.
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10% - Responsible for reviewing and tracking proposed and existing contracts, affiliation agreements, marketing materials, and other items submitted by insureds for assessing and determining liability exposure.
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5% - Provide investigative and administrative management supporting healthcare providers subjected to administrative proceedings related to their medical license, and facilitate procuring legal counsel for these providers.
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5% - Perform such other duties and functions as may be assigned. Prepare witnesses employed or formerly employed by covered entities for unsworn statements in pre-suit discovery. Represent covered entities at unsworn statements and depositions, in those situations and circumstances where prior approval has been obtained from the Deputy Administrator. Perform a variety of legal work, including (but not limited to) preparing of memos of law, legal responses, witnesses before trial, and legal research.
EXPECTED SALARY:
Commensurate with education and experience.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Law degree (L.L.B. or J.D.) and five years of experience in the legal, medical, or healthcare fields. Must be a member in good standing of the Florida Bar or become a member within twelve months of employment.
PREFERRED:
EDUCATION & TRAINING: None noted
EXPERIENCE: Medical malpractice claims handling experience
KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of tort law
- Knowledge of health care systems
- Knowledge of risk management techniques
SKILLS
- Demonstrated competency in medical research
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Internet research skills
ABILITIES
- Ability to perform under great pressure in a multi-tasking environment
- Ability to interact with individuals of all social and economic backgrounds
PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS: None noted
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Good native intelligence
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
HEALTH ASSESSMENT REQUIRED: No.
ADVERTISED:
28 May 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
APPLICATIONS CLOSE:
14 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
JOB NO:
540038
WORK TYPE:
Staff Full-Time
LOCATION:
Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
CATEGORIES:
Legal/Audit Services/Compliance
DEPARTMENT:
27030000 - HA-SELF INSURANCE TRUST FUND
CLASSIFICATION TITLE:
Senior Litigation Attorney
CLASSIFICATION MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Law degree (L.L.B. or J.D.) and five years of experience in the legal, medical, or healthcare fields. Must be a member in good standing of the Florida Bar or become a member within twelve months of employment.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- 20% - Identify, investigate, analyze, and evaluate medical, legal, and fiscal issues related to covered claims (potential or asserted) against SIP participants. Responsible for identifying, reviewing, investigating, and analyzing claims (potential or asserted) against SIP participants. Conduct full factual investigations of assigned claims files. Evaluate claims in terms of negligence, causation, and compensable damages. Present initial claims summaries to SIP internal committees. Prepare claim summaries, and make indemnity and allocated loss expense reserve recommendations pursuant to established protocols. Serve as advisor to and investigator for the SIP Program Council and its Claims and Litigation Committee. Provide such assistance as required in fulfilling SIP administrative responsibilities. Present claims summaries and related reports. Participants (with whom the incumbent has daily contact) include (but are not limited to) faculty members, staff members, and administrators of:
- UF Colleges of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Veterinary Medicine (including the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH)), Health-Related Professions, and their affiliated facilities and programs throughout the State of Florida, including the Shands Teaching Hospital Inc. facilities
- Shands Jacksonville Medical Center and its affiliated facilities
- Florida State University (FSU) College of Medicine and its affiliated facilities and programs throughout the State of Florida
- University of Central Florida (UCF) College of Medicine and its affiliated facilities and programs throughout the State of Florida
- Florida Atlantic University (FAU) College of Medicine and its affiliated facilities and programs throughout the State of Florida
- Florida International University (FIU) College of Medicine and its affiliated facilities and programs throughout the State of Florida
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20% - Coordinate and manage litigation processes in defense of lawsuits filed based on covered claims. Responsible for identifying, reviewing, investigating, and analyzing claims with legal interest asserted against SIP participants. Monitor and continue the full factual investigation of asserted claims through litigation. Coordinate and ensure timely response to interrogatories and production. Track the progress of all assigned cases in litigation to ensure that an aggressive proactive defense and claims resolution is accomplished within the timeframe set by SIP management. Initiate employment and retention of experts. Undertake preparing witnesses, including assisting outside legal counsel hired by the program in preparing fact and expert witnesses for depositions related to claims in litigation, and to assist outside legal counsel during said depositions. Develop defense strategies. Assist in selecting outside legal counsel and participating at all significant hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials. Monitor files to ensure appropriate reserves are in place and allocated loss expense and indemnity payments remain within authorized limits.
-
15% - Coordinate, manage, and resolve (including denying, settling, or defending) all covered claims with or without notice of intent (potential or asserted), against SIP participants. Coordinate, manage, and execute all pre-suit legal and administrative processes required by Florida statute. Responsible for managing and resolving (including denying, settling, or defending) all assigned covered claims (potential or asserted), against entities and individuals protected by the SIP. Undertake a full factual investigation and timely response to assigned claims (asserted and potential). Prepare timely appropriate responses to pre-suit information requests and production. Track the progress of all assigned cases in pre-suit to ensure that appropriate responses, negotiations, and settlement offers (or alternatively, denials and aggressive proactive defense) are accomplished for the timely resolution of claims, as required by Florida statute and policy set by SIP management. Initiate the employment and retention of experts. Undertake preparing witnesses. Participate in unsworn statements and other pre-suit discovery. Monitor files to ensure appropriate reserves are in place, and that allocated loss expense and indemnity payments remain within authorized limits.
-
15% - Travel. Meet with and prepare fact and expert witnesses for deposition and trial. Attend depositions throughout the United States, and occasionally in foreign countries.
-
10% - Identify risk factors that cause or contribute to claims and suits. Responsible for coordinating and ensuring that assigned files are reviewed and analyzed for potential loss prevention activities, and that assigned files contain appropriate documentation pertaining to loss prevention and risk reduction initiatives associated with the claim. Collaborate directly with the SIP Loss Prevention staff to identify potential risks and opportunities for loss reduction. Recommend activities to mitigate or remove identified factors. Assist in following-up on loss prevention programs. Provide advice and assistance on an immediate access basis regarding patient care liabilities and protocols related to loss prevention. Conduct in-service education programs, seminars, and topical presentations for faculty physicians, residents, nurses, or other healthcare providers. Develop loss prevention awareness through regular interaction with healthcare providers. Demonstrate the benefits of established loss prevention programs and successful effort resulting from the proactive management of potential risks.
-
10% - Responsible for reviewing and tracking proposed and existing contracts, affiliation agreements, marketing materials, and other items submitted by insureds for assessing and determining liability exposure.
-
5% - Provide investigative and administrative management supporting healthcare providers subjected to administrative proceedings related to their medical license, and facilitate procuring legal counsel for these providers.
-
5% - Perform such other duties and functions as may be assigned. Prepare witnesses employed or formerly employed by covered entities for unsworn statements in pre-suit discovery. Represent covered entities at unsworn statements and depositions, in those situations and circumstances where prior approval has been obtained from the Deputy Administrator. Perform a variety of legal work, including (but not limited to) preparing of memos of law, legal responses, witnesses before trial, and legal research.
EXPECTED SALARY:
Commensurate with education and experience.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Law degree (L.L.B. or J.D.) and five years of experience in the legal, medical, or healthcare fields. Must be a member in good standing of the Florida Bar or become a member within twelve months of employment.
PREFERRED:
EDUCATION & TRAINING: None noted
EXPERIENCE: Medical malpractice claims handling experience
KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of tort law
- Knowledge of health care systems
- Knowledge of risk management techniques
SKILLS
- Demonstrated competency in medical research
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Internet research skills
ABILITIES
- Ability to perform under great pressure in a multi-tasking environment
- Ability to interact with individuals of all social and economic backgrounds
PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS: None noted
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Good native intelligence
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
HEALTH ASSESSMENT REQUIRED: No.
ADVERTISED:
28 May 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
APPLICATIONS CLOSE:
14 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Litigation Attorney
Get your credentials assessed before applying
Australian law degrees vary from three to four years and may require a foreign credential evaluation before U.S. employers can confirm specialty occupation status. A formal equivalency assessment prevents delays when the employer files your LCA.
Target firms with active federal court practices
U.S. district and appellate litigation roles are more likely to require a specific degree field, which strengthens your E-3 visa specialty occupation case. Generalist roles at smaller firms sometimes lack the documented degree requirement that USCIS and DOL need.
Clarify bar admission requirements in your offer letter
Many U.S. litigation roles require state bar admission, which you can't hold before arriving. Negotiate an offer conditioned on passing the bar, and confirm the employer will sponsor your E-3 before you sit the exam.
Confirm LCA prevailing wage before finalizing your offer
DOL certifies your LCA at the prevailing wage level for your specific role and location. If your offered compensation falls below that threshold, the LCA will be rejected and your E-3 application can't proceed to the consulate.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the LCA
The LCA must be certified by DOL before your consulate appointment, and errors in the job description or wage attestation can cause rejection. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages your LCA, DS-160, and consulate preparation end-to-end.
Prepare your degree-to-role narrative for the interview
Consular officers will probe how your Australian law degree directly relates to the U.S. litigation role. Bring your academic transcripts, your offer letter specifying the duties, and a clear explanation linking your specialty to the position.
E-3 Visa Litigation Attorney: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find litigation attorney jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Search Migrate Mate to filter litigation attorney roles by E-3 sponsorship history. Most BigLaw firms and mid-size litigation boutiques will sponsor E-3 visas, but sponsorship willingness isn't always stated in job postings. Targeting employers with prior E-3 or H-1B visa filing activity significantly improves your chances of a smooth process.
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 litigation attorney role qualify as a specialty occupation for E-3 purposes?
Yes. Litigation attorney positions consistently qualify as specialty occupations because they require at minimum a Juris Doctor or equivalent foreign law degree in a specific field. Your Australian LLB or JD is accepted as equivalent, provided you can document that the role requires that level of legal education and that your degree corresponds to the practice area.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Australian litigation attorneys?
The E-3 is available only to Australian citizens and has no lottery, no annual cap, and faster processing than the H-1B. H-1B registration opens once a year in March with a randomized selection, meaning you could wait a year or more. The E-3 can be filed any time your employer has a certified LCA, making it a far more predictable path for Australian litigators.
Can I practice law on an E-3 visa before I pass the U.S. bar exam?
You can work as a foreign legal consultant or in roles that don't require U.S. bar admission, but practicing as a licensed U.S. attorney requires passing a state bar. Some states, including New York and California, allow Australian law graduates to sit the bar exam. Confirm your state's foreign attorney eligibility rules before accepting an offer that assumes bar admission.