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Attorney Advisor green card sponsorship follows the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based path, requiring PERM labor certification before your employer can file an I-140 immigrant petition. Law firms, federal agencies, and corporate legal departments regularly sponsor foreign legal professionals for permanent residency, though per-country backlogs mean priority dates matter from day one.
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Hired individuals will join a team of decorated award winning attorneys, paralegals, case managers, and staff who all strive to achieve excellence in case results and client satisfaction while also enjoying a fun working environment where team outings and events are scheduled regularly throughout the year.
Strong training and mentoring will be provided so that cases can be handled skillfully from inception to trial with the right litigation strategies. Team work, team spirit, and team success are key elements of our firm's philosophy and formula for success.
ABOUT THE JOB
Our law office is a leading civil litigation firm focused in Plaintiff’s consumer protection laws such as consumer warranty (lemon law), products liability, and consumer fraud with a team of award winning trial attorneys leading the fight in protecting consumer rights. As one of the largest firms in California, our Downtown Los Angeles office is looking to hire more individuals who are highly motivated and experienced in litigation or genuinely interested in gaining litigation experience and taking the offensive position against some of the best defense firms in the nation. Hired individuals will gain incredible civil litigation experience in both state and federal courts in a very competitive field where there is never any shortage of action. The experience will be rewarding and we will provide an enjoyable working environment to grow long term.
Responsibilities
- Court Appearances for various motions and conferences
- Taking and defending depositions
- Propounding Discovery and Supplement if necessary
- Responding to Discovery
- Drafting Meet and Confer letters
- Legal research and writing using Westlaw
- Preparing and drafting discovery motions
- Gathering and analyzing data produced in discovery
- Responding to law and motion
- Develop legal strategies to resolve cases favorably and cost-effectively for clients
- Conduct mediations and negotiations to resolve cases
- Settle cases favorably and cost-effectively for clients
- Drafting Trial Documents
- Second Chairing Trials
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Licensed and in good standing with the California State Bar
- Attention to detail and ability to multi-task
- Strong time management skills and adhering to deadlines
- Ability to work in a highly collaborative team environment with other lawyers and paralegals
WORK ARRANGEMENT
In-person, hybrid or fully remote after training period
COMPENSATION
- Pay: $90,000.00 - $300,000.00 per year
BENEFITS
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
LOCATION
Work Location: In person
INTRODUCTION
Hired individuals will join a team of decorated award winning attorneys, paralegals, case managers, and staff who all strive to achieve excellence in case results and client satisfaction while also enjoying a fun working environment where team outings and events are scheduled regularly throughout the year.
Strong training and mentoring will be provided so that cases can be handled skillfully from inception to trial with the right litigation strategies. Team work, team spirit, and team success are key elements of our firm's philosophy and formula for success.
ABOUT THE JOB
Our law office is a leading civil litigation firm focused in Plaintiff’s consumer protection laws such as consumer warranty (lemon law), products liability, and consumer fraud with a team of award winning trial attorneys leading the fight in protecting consumer rights. As one of the largest firms in California, our Downtown Los Angeles office is looking to hire more individuals who are highly motivated and experienced in litigation or genuinely interested in gaining litigation experience and taking the offensive position against some of the best defense firms in the nation. Hired individuals will gain incredible civil litigation experience in both state and federal courts in a very competitive field where there is never any shortage of action. The experience will be rewarding and we will provide an enjoyable working environment to grow long term.
Responsibilities
- Court Appearances for various motions and conferences
- Taking and defending depositions
- Propounding Discovery and Supplement if necessary
- Responding to Discovery
- Drafting Meet and Confer letters
- Legal research and writing using Westlaw
- Preparing and drafting discovery motions
- Gathering and analyzing data produced in discovery
- Responding to law and motion
- Develop legal strategies to resolve cases favorably and cost-effectively for clients
- Conduct mediations and negotiations to resolve cases
- Settle cases favorably and cost-effectively for clients
- Drafting Trial Documents
- Second Chairing Trials
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Licensed and in good standing with the California State Bar
- Attention to detail and ability to multi-task
- Strong time management skills and adhering to deadlines
- Ability to work in a highly collaborative team environment with other lawyers and paralegals
WORK ARRANGEMENT
In-person, hybrid or fully remote after training period
COMPENSATION
- Pay: $90,000.00 - $300,000.00 per year
BENEFITS
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
LOCATION
Work Location: In person
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Attorney Advisor
Align your credentials with EB-2 requirements
An EB-2 petition for an Attorney Advisor role requires either an advanced degree (J.D. qualifies) or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive legal experience. Gather official transcripts, bar admission certificates, and employer verification letters before you start applying.
Search for employers with PERM filing history
Use Migrate Mate to identify law firms, government contractors, and corporate legal departments that have sponsored Attorney Advisor roles through PERM before. Prior filing history signals an employer already understands the recruitment and prevailing-wage obligations involved.
Verify your prevailing wage category early
Your employer's PERM application must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your specific location and experience level. Run your Attorney Advisor SOC code through OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer so there are no surprises when DOL issues the wage determination.
Understand how the PERM recruitment test works
PERM requires your employer to run a genuine recruitment test, including job ads and documented applicant screening, before DOL certifies that no qualified U.S. worker was available. Any procedural gap can trigger an audit, so confirm your employer has completed this process correctly.
Track your priority date and check O*NET for portability
Nationals of India and China routinely face multi-year waits between I-140 approval and an available visa number. Once your I-485 has been pending 180 days, AC21 portability lets you move to a same-or-similar occupation, and O*NET confirms whether a new Attorney Advisor role qualifies.
Disclose bar admissions in every jurisdiction you hold
PERM job requirements must accurately reflect the actual position, including which state bar admission your employer genuinely needs. Overstating or understating bar requirements in the job description can invalidate the labor certification and require starting the process over.
Green Card Attorney Advisor: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category fits an Attorney Advisor role?
Most Attorney Advisor positions qualify under EB-2, since the role typically requires a J.D. or an equivalent advanced degree. If the position is structured around a bachelor's degree in law or a related field plus two or more years of experience, EB-3 professional may apply instead. Your employer's counsel will assess which category the specific job description supports.
How does the PERM process work for Attorney Advisor positions?
PERM labor certification is filed with the Department of Labor before the employer can submit an I-140 petition to USCIS. The employer must conduct a formal recruitment test, obtain a prevailing wage determination, and document that no qualified U.S. worker applied. Only after DOL certifies the application can the I-140 and eventual adjustment of status proceed. This is distinct from H-1B visa, which is a temporary status and involves no labor certification or permanent intent requirement.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B for lawyers?
H-1B grants temporary work authorization, typically for three-year periods, with no path to permanence built in. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 is an employer's commitment to permanent employment, requires PERM labor certification, and results in lawful permanent residence rather than a temporary status. The process is longer and involves priority date queues, but the outcome is indefinite authorization to live and work in the United States.
How do I find Attorney Advisor employers who sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate shows employers with verified PERM and employment-based green card filing history, searchable by role and location. This lets you focus your applications on law firms, government contractors, and corporate legal departments that have already navigated the PERM process for Attorney Advisor positions, rather than approaching employers who may be unfamiliar with the sponsorship obligations.
Can I change employers after my I-140 is approved?
Yes, under two distinct rules. Once your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability allows you to move to a same-or-similar occupation without invalidating your green card case. Separately, a priority date from an approved I-140 can be carried over to a new employer's petition. These rules are distinct and both have conditions, so confirm your situation with an immigration attorney before making a move.