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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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The Consumer and Community Bank’s (CCB) Operations & Controls Legal Team (OCL) is responsible for providing legal services to CCB Operations, including collections litigation, collections and recovery, bankruptcy, sworn document processes, tax reporting, court order and subpoena processing, and escalated customer complaints. The team is also responsible for providing regulatory advice to all CCB businesses and control partners on key consumer protection statutes such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Telephone Consumer Protection Act, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and Unfair/Deceptive Acts and Practices. In addition, the team monitors state and federal law and regulatory developments and leads CCB’s participation in the firmwide Office of Legal Obligations and Legal Regulatory Change Management processes. The CCB OCL team also provides legal support to CCB’s Audit, Compliance, Risk and Controls functions and various firm wide regulatory initiatives, such as the Service members Civil Relief Act and the Remediation Center of Excellence.
As a Collections Litigations Attorney in the Default Legal Servicing & Fraud Team, a group within CCB OCL, you will support cross line of business collections litigation and collections. You will work with Recovery Operations business partners to support collections litigation efforts for CCB’s credit card business, focusing on the recovery of defaulted credit card loans through litigation. You may also contribute to the Auto line of business’s litigation recovery efforts, which will include replevin, repossession, and deficiency balances. The position will assist both lines of business in continually improving the collections litigation process, making strategic litigation decisions, managing escalated cases, and assisting in overseeing outside counsel and internal processes for sworn documents used in collections litigation.
The Legal Department at JPMorgan Chase & Co. manages legal and other risks, advises on products and services, interprets laws and regulations that impact the firm, and advises the firm on other matters. Our global team is made up of 2,000 lawyers and legal professionals with a reputation as thought leaders who deliver best-in-class services. As trusted advisors, we help the firm’s clients while also safeguarding the integrity of the firm. We are committed to a culture of inclusivity and belonging, where people can grow and succeed throughout their careers while working for a first-in-class financial institution doing cutting-edge work. If these values resonate with you, we would like to hear from you.
Job Responsibilities:
- Partner with the Card and Auto lines of business to evaluate, implement, and improve consistent and strategically-sound Collections Litigation practices and procedures;
- Manage and interact with outside collections litigation counsel in all jurisdictions across the country, including providing strategic direction;
- Directly overseeing and resolving escalated collections litigation issues, including litigation matters with counterclaims against JPMC, fraud claims, and other escalated issues;
- Lead cross-functional initiatives to design, pilot, and implement enhancements to collections and/or collections litigation processes because of strategy changes, new or amended legal expectations, and/or changing legal, regulatory, operational or reputational considerations;
- Partner with Legal teams and cross functional stakeholders to improve the operational excellence/efficiency of collections litigation business and legal processes—leveraging AI and other operational excellence resources to streamline practices, direct focus on critical matters, and simultaneously drive consistent, strategically sound outcomes;
- Partner with the business and corporate function groups (e.g., Compliance, Risk, Controls and Audit) to provide in-depth analyses of changes in law and assisting in the evaluations of the possible effects of the changes to business processes or procedures;
- Oversee the contents and execution of sworn documents used in collections litigation; and may include direct management of other attorneys and/or paralegals.
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
- At least five years of litigation experience
- Experience with state and local rules of civil procedure
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to drive complex projects
- Team player who can collaborate within the Legal Department, control partners, and with line of business personnel of all seniority levels
- Led cross-functional initiatives to design, pilot, and implement process enhancements in response to strategy shifts and evolving legal, regulatory, operational, or reputational considerations.
- Experience associated with and a curiosity for operational excellence—leveraging AI and related tools to streamline practices, prioritize critical matters, and drive consistent, strategically sound outcomes.
- Analytical thinker who is independent and a self-starter
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
- Dedication to protecting the reputation of JPMC throughout the litigation process
- J.D. required from ABA accredited law school. Candidates must be in compliance with all relevant licensing requirements including the requirements of the jurisdiction where the role will be located prior to commencement of employment
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
- Consumer financial services experience preferred
- Knowledge and experience handling bankruptcy matters a plus
- Experience with direct Management of other attorneys and paralegals is strongly preferred.
- Working knowledge of FDCPA and related debt collections laws
- Experience handling a wide range of litigation from small matters to multimillion dollar cases.
- In-house legal experience, including working with Risk Management, Compliance, and Audit.
All candidates for roles in the Legal department must successfully complete a conflicts of interest clearance review prior to commencement of employment.
About us
JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we’re setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.
With large, global operations, the Legal team tackles complex issues and helps shape the regulations that affect the businesses. The group is organized into practice groups that align with the lines of business and corporate staff areas, which encourages collaboration on legal, regulatory and business developments as they arise.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Consumer and Community Bank’s (CCB) Operations & Controls Legal Team (OCL) is responsible for providing legal services to CCB Operations, including collections litigation, collections and recovery, bankruptcy, sworn document processes, tax reporting, court order and subpoena processing, and escalated customer complaints. The team is also responsible for providing regulatory advice to all CCB businesses and control partners on key consumer protection statutes such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Telephone Consumer Protection Act, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and Unfair/Deceptive Acts and Practices. In addition, the team monitors state and federal law and regulatory developments and leads CCB’s participation in the firmwide Office of Legal Obligations and Legal Regulatory Change Management processes. The CCB OCL team also provides legal support to CCB’s Audit, Compliance, Risk and Controls functions and various firm wide regulatory initiatives, such as the Service members Civil Relief Act and the Remediation Center of Excellence.
As a Collections Litigations Attorney in the Default Legal Servicing & Fraud Team, a group within CCB OCL, you will support cross line of business collections litigation and collections. You will work with Recovery Operations business partners to support collections litigation efforts for CCB’s credit card business, focusing on the recovery of defaulted credit card loans through litigation. You may also contribute to the Auto line of business’s litigation recovery efforts, which will include replevin, repossession, and deficiency balances. The position will assist both lines of business in continually improving the collections litigation process, making strategic litigation decisions, managing escalated cases, and assisting in overseeing outside counsel and internal processes for sworn documents used in collections litigation.
The Legal Department at JPMorgan Chase & Co. manages legal and other risks, advises on products and services, interprets laws and regulations that impact the firm, and advises the firm on other matters. Our global team is made up of 2,000 lawyers and legal professionals with a reputation as thought leaders who deliver best-in-class services. As trusted advisors, we help the firm’s clients while also safeguarding the integrity of the firm. We are committed to a culture of inclusivity and belonging, where people can grow and succeed throughout their careers while working for a first-in-class financial institution doing cutting-edge work. If these values resonate with you, we would like to hear from you.
Job Responsibilities:
- Partner with the Card and Auto lines of business to evaluate, implement, and improve consistent and strategically-sound Collections Litigation practices and procedures;
- Manage and interact with outside collections litigation counsel in all jurisdictions across the country, including providing strategic direction;
- Directly overseeing and resolving escalated collections litigation issues, including litigation matters with counterclaims against JPMC, fraud claims, and other escalated issues;
- Lead cross-functional initiatives to design, pilot, and implement enhancements to collections and/or collections litigation processes because of strategy changes, new or amended legal expectations, and/or changing legal, regulatory, operational or reputational considerations;
- Partner with Legal teams and cross functional stakeholders to improve the operational excellence/efficiency of collections litigation business and legal processes—leveraging AI and other operational excellence resources to streamline practices, direct focus on critical matters, and simultaneously drive consistent, strategically sound outcomes;
- Partner with the business and corporate function groups (e.g., Compliance, Risk, Controls and Audit) to provide in-depth analyses of changes in law and assisting in the evaluations of the possible effects of the changes to business processes or procedures;
- Oversee the contents and execution of sworn documents used in collections litigation; and may include direct management of other attorneys and/or paralegals.
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
- At least five years of litigation experience
- Experience with state and local rules of civil procedure
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to drive complex projects
- Team player who can collaborate within the Legal Department, control partners, and with line of business personnel of all seniority levels
- Led cross-functional initiatives to design, pilot, and implement process enhancements in response to strategy shifts and evolving legal, regulatory, operational, or reputational considerations.
- Experience associated with and a curiosity for operational excellence—leveraging AI and related tools to streamline practices, prioritize critical matters, and drive consistent, strategically sound outcomes.
- Analytical thinker who is independent and a self-starter
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
- Dedication to protecting the reputation of JPMC throughout the litigation process
- J.D. required from ABA accredited law school. Candidates must be in compliance with all relevant licensing requirements including the requirements of the jurisdiction where the role will be located prior to commencement of employment
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
- Consumer financial services experience preferred
- Knowledge and experience handling bankruptcy matters a plus
- Experience with direct Management of other attorneys and paralegals is strongly preferred.
- Working knowledge of FDCPA and related debt collections laws
- Experience handling a wide range of litigation from small matters to multimillion dollar cases.
- In-house legal experience, including working with Risk Management, Compliance, and Audit.
All candidates for roles in the Legal department must successfully complete a conflicts of interest clearance review prior to commencement of employment.
About us
JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we’re setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.
With large, global operations, the Legal team tackles complex issues and helps shape the regulations that affect the businesses. The group is organized into practice groups that align with the lines of business and corporate staff areas, which encourages collaboration on legal, regulatory and business developments as they arise.
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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 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.
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Find Litigation Attorney JobsLitigation Attorney E-3 Visa: 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 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.
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