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Litigation attorneys with strong credentials can qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process. Your employer files the prevailing wage determination and recruitment steps before sponsoring your I-140 petition, putting you on a direct path to permanent residency rather than repeated visa renewals.
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Get Access To All JobsINTRODUCTION
Clean Harbors is seeking a highly motivated Litigation Attorney to manage a significant portfolio of auto accident and tort litigation. We are seeking candidates with experience that aligns with the following key responsibilities: (a) engaging with and overseeing outside counsel, (b) serving as an intermediary between the business and outside counsel, (c) coordinating claims management with our internal risk management team and third-party insurers, (d) establishing litigation budgets and financial reserves, and (e) providing data-driven insights to business leaders to actively mitigate future litigation risk and claim exposure.
Why work for Clean Harbors?
- Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
- Competitive wages
- Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment
- Group 401K with company matching component
- Own part of Clean Harbors with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement
- Positive and safe work environments
- Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- JD from an accredited law school and a member in good standing of a state bar.
- Minimum of two to three years of relevant litigation experience.
- Prior in-house experience is preferred but not required.
Key Attributes
- Demonstrates expressive leadership.
- Advocates aggressively on behalf of clients.
- Possesses a strong sense of ownership, accountability and initiative.
- Shows good judgment and ability to think critically.
- Possesses effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Embraces technology and data in litigation practice management.
- Thrives in a face-paced, multitask environment.
Wondering what to expect in starting your career with Clean Harbors? Click Here to view a Day in the Life Video!
40-years of sustainability in action. At Clean Harbors, our mission is to create a safer, cleaner environment through the treatment, recycling, and disposal of hazardous materials. Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology – come be part of the solution with us.
Join our safety focused team today! To learn more about our company, and to apply online for this exciting opportunity, visit us at https://careers.cleanharbors.com/.
Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.
Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact ect@cleanharbors.com or 1-844-922-5547.
Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.
Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.
Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
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Responsibilities
- Ensuring that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting in a safe manner at all times; Ensures Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times.
- Develop and manage high-level strategies for litigation and litigation avoidance.
- Oversee insurance claim administration.
- Oversee, advise, mentor and develop a team of junior attorneys and/or claims administrators.
- Collaborate with and manage outside litigation counsel, litigation service providers and insurers.
- Travel to, attend and serve as the Company’s representative in hearings, depositions, arbitrations and mediations as necessary.
- Use technology and data to drive resource optimization and efficiencies.
- Work cross-functionally with the Finance and Risk Management Departments to set and manage financial reserves and determine appropriate insurance coverages.
- Interact with and provide litigation updates to the Company’s executive staff.
- Provide litigation perspective and input to the General Counsel in preparation for board meetings, executive briefings, SEC filings and other strategic initiatives.
INTRODUCTION
Clean Harbors is seeking a highly motivated Litigation Attorney to manage a significant portfolio of auto accident and tort litigation. We are seeking candidates with experience that aligns with the following key responsibilities: (a) engaging with and overseeing outside counsel, (b) serving as an intermediary between the business and outside counsel, (c) coordinating claims management with our internal risk management team and third-party insurers, (d) establishing litigation budgets and financial reserves, and (e) providing data-driven insights to business leaders to actively mitigate future litigation risk and claim exposure.
Why work for Clean Harbors?
- Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
- Competitive wages
- Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment
- Group 401K with company matching component
- Own part of Clean Harbors with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement
- Positive and safe work environments
- Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- JD from an accredited law school and a member in good standing of a state bar.
- Minimum of two to three years of relevant litigation experience.
- Prior in-house experience is preferred but not required.
Key Attributes
- Demonstrates expressive leadership.
- Advocates aggressively on behalf of clients.
- Possesses a strong sense of ownership, accountability and initiative.
- Shows good judgment and ability to think critically.
- Possesses effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Embraces technology and data in litigation practice management.
- Thrives in a face-paced, multitask environment.
Wondering what to expect in starting your career with Clean Harbors? Click Here to view a Day in the Life Video!
40-years of sustainability in action. At Clean Harbors, our mission is to create a safer, cleaner environment through the treatment, recycling, and disposal of hazardous materials. Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology – come be part of the solution with us.
Join our safety focused team today! To learn more about our company, and to apply online for this exciting opportunity, visit us at https://careers.cleanharbors.com/.
Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.
Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact ect@cleanharbors.com or 1-844-922-5547.
Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.
Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.
Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
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LI-HB1
Responsibilities
- Ensuring that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting in a safe manner at all times; Ensures Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times.
- Develop and manage high-level strategies for litigation and litigation avoidance.
- Oversee insurance claim administration.
- Oversee, advise, mentor and develop a team of junior attorneys and/or claims administrators.
- Collaborate with and manage outside litigation counsel, litigation service providers and insurers.
- Travel to, attend and serve as the Company’s representative in hearings, depositions, arbitrations and mediations as necessary.
- Use technology and data to drive resource optimization and efficiencies.
- Work cross-functionally with the Finance and Risk Management Departments to set and manage financial reserves and determine appropriate insurance coverages.
- Interact with and provide litigation updates to the Company’s executive staff.
- Provide litigation perspective and input to the General Counsel in preparation for board meetings, executive briefings, SEC filings and other strategic initiatives.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Litigation Attorney
Document your bar admissions across jurisdictions
PERM requires your employer to prove no qualified U.S. workers are available for the exact role posted. Your multi-state bar admissions or specialized practice area credentials help narrow the job description in ways that legitimately reflect the position's real requirements.
Target law firms with established PERM pipelines
BigLaw and regional firms that regularly hire foreign associates are far more likely to have in-house immigration counsel managing PERM filings. Ask recruiters directly whether the firm has sponsored attorneys at your level before, not just paralegals or staff.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters litigation attorney roles by employers with active green card sponsorship history, so you're applying where PERM filings have actually happened rather than hoping a firm will start the process for you.
Verify your role qualifies under EB-2 or EB-3
Litigation attorney positions typically require a J.D. and bar admission, which satisfies the EB-3 professional category. If your role demands an LLM or highly specialized expertise, work with your employer to build an EB-2 advanced-degree case from the start.
Understand how PERM recruitment timing affects your start date
DOL's PERM process requires your employer to complete a defined recruitment period before filing. That window, plus USCIS adjudication time, means PERM sponsorship often runs 18 to 30 months from offer to approved I-140, so negotiate your start date accordingly.
Check the prevailing wage before accepting an offer
DOL requires your employer to pay at least the OFLC-certified prevailing wage for your location and experience level. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up your geographic market before you negotiate, so you know whether a firm's offer clears the DOL threshold.
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Find Litigation Attorney JobsLitigation Attorney Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a law firm sponsor a litigation attorney for a green card?
Yes. Law firms sponsor foreign litigation attorneys through the PERM labor certification process, followed by an I-140 immigrant petition and adjustment of status or consular processing. The firm must conduct DOL-mandated recruitment to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available for the specific role. Most firms with immigration programs have done this before for associate-level attorneys.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for litigation attorneys?
H-1B sponsorship is temporary and subject to the annual cap lottery, meaning your authorization can end. PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no renewal requirement. There's no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries, though priority date backlogs apply to nationals of India and China. Green card sponsorship also ties you to the sponsoring employer until your I-485 is filed and you've held approved status long enough to port.
Where can I find litigation attorney jobs with green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you filter attorney job listings by employers with documented green card sponsorship history, so you're targeting firms that have actually filed PERM applications rather than those that might consider it. That distinction matters because starting a PERM process from scratch with a reluctant employer can add years to your timeline.
Does my J.D. from a foreign law school affect my EB-2 or EB-3 eligibility?
A foreign J.D. or LLB can satisfy the advanced-degree requirement for EB-2 or the bachelor's-equivalent requirement for EB-3, but USCIS requires a credential evaluation confirming U.S.-equivalency. You'll also need to hold bar admission in at least one U.S. state, since the PERM job description will list bar admission as a minimum requirement for a practicing litigation attorney role.
What happens to my green card sponsorship if I change law firms before my I-485 is approved?
If your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days and you move to a litigation attorney role that is in the same or a similar occupational classification, you may be able to port your priority date under AC21 portability rules. Changing firms before that 180-day mark generally requires your new employer to restart the PERM process entirely.
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