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Attorney roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations because they require a Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent foreign law degree plus bar admission. Corporate law firms, in-house legal departments, and government contractors all sponsor H-1B petitions for attorneys, and the visa carries no annual cap exemption, so timing your job search around the April lottery filing window matters.
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We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Attorney to join our legal team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing expert legal counsel across a diverse range of practice areas, including estate planning, environmental law, family law, securities law, and more. Your expertise will support our organization’s compliance efforts, facilitate negotiations, and contribute to the development of sound legal strategies. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on complex legal issues, conduct thorough research using leading legal research tools, and draft precise legal documents that uphold the highest standards of professionalism and accuracy.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive legal advice on estate planning, environmental law, immigration law, landlord-tenant law, family law, securities law, workers' compensation law, personal injury law, and litigation.
- Conduct in-depth legal research utilizing LexisNexis to inform case strategies and ensure compliance with current laws and regulations.
- Draft and review a variety of legal documents including contracts, pleadings, briefs, memoranda, and other legal correspondence with clarity and precision.
- Negotiate settlements and contractual agreements effectively to protect organizational interests while fostering positive relationships.
- Assist in managing the Law Office’s administrative functions by maintaining organized case files and tracking deadlines diligently.
- Support litigation efforts by preparing case materials, coordinating discovery processes, and liaising with external counsel when necessary.
- Stay updated on relevant laws and regulations to ensure organizational compliance across all practice areas.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school with active licensure to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.
- Proven experience in multiple practice areas including estate planning, environmental law, family law, securities law, litigation, patent law, and others listed above.
- Strong research skills with proficiency in LexisNexis and Westlaw platforms.
- Excellent writing skills demonstrated through clear legal drafting and documentation.
- Ability to negotiate effectively while maintaining professionalism under pressure.
- Prior experience working in a Law Office or legal administrative environment is highly desirable.
- Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail to manage multiple cases simultaneously.
Join us as we champion justice through dedicated legal service! This role promises a vibrant work environment where your expertise makes a meaningful impact every day. We are committed to fostering growth for our attorneys by providing opportunities for professional development while supporting your work-life balance. All positions are paid roles that value your contributions as a vital part of our team.
Pay: From $125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: Remote
Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Attorney to join our legal team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing expert legal counsel across a diverse range of practice areas, including estate planning, environmental law, family law, securities law, and more. Your expertise will support our organization’s compliance efforts, facilitate negotiations, and contribute to the development of sound legal strategies. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on complex legal issues, conduct thorough research using leading legal research tools, and draft precise legal documents that uphold the highest standards of professionalism and accuracy.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive legal advice on estate planning, environmental law, immigration law, landlord-tenant law, family law, securities law, workers' compensation law, personal injury law, and litigation.
- Conduct in-depth legal research utilizing LexisNexis to inform case strategies and ensure compliance with current laws and regulations.
- Draft and review a variety of legal documents including contracts, pleadings, briefs, memoranda, and other legal correspondence with clarity and precision.
- Negotiate settlements and contractual agreements effectively to protect organizational interests while fostering positive relationships.
- Assist in managing the Law Office’s administrative functions by maintaining organized case files and tracking deadlines diligently.
- Support litigation efforts by preparing case materials, coordinating discovery processes, and liaising with external counsel when necessary.
- Stay updated on relevant laws and regulations to ensure organizational compliance across all practice areas.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school with active licensure to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.
- Proven experience in multiple practice areas including estate planning, environmental law, family law, securities law, litigation, patent law, and others listed above.
- Strong research skills with proficiency in LexisNexis and Westlaw platforms.
- Excellent writing skills demonstrated through clear legal drafting and documentation.
- Ability to negotiate effectively while maintaining professionalism under pressure.
- Prior experience working in a Law Office or legal administrative environment is highly desirable.
- Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail to manage multiple cases simultaneously.
Join us as we champion justice through dedicated legal service! This role promises a vibrant work environment where your expertise makes a meaningful impact every day. We are committed to fostering growth for our attorneys by providing opportunities for professional development while supporting your work-life balance. All positions are paid roles that value your contributions as a vital part of our team.
Pay: From $125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: Remote
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Attorney
Verify your foreign law degree equivalency
If you earned your law degree outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member service before applying. USCIS requires proof your degree is equivalent to a U.S. J.D. to satisfy the specialty occupation standard.
Target employers with dedicated immigration counsel
Large law firms and Fortune 500 legal departments file H-1B petitions routinely and have internal processes for it. Smaller firms without in-house immigration counsel often decline sponsorship not from unwillingness but from unfamiliarity with the filing mechanics.
Check LCA filings for attorney-specific wage levels
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up prevailing wages under SOC code 23-1011 before your offer stage. Knowing the Level I through IV wage tiers helps you negotiate a salary your employer can certify on the LCA without triggering a compliance issue.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter Attorney roles by employers with confirmed H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate. This cuts out firms that list J.D. requirements but have never sponsored a visa, saving you application cycles on non-starters.
Register for the lottery by late March each year
H-1B cap-subject attorney roles require your employer to submit a registration during USCIS's March window for an October 1 start date. Missing this window means waiting a full year unless you find a cap-exempt employer such as a university legal office or nonprofit.
Clarify bar admission requirements before the offer
Some attorney H-1B petitions are filed for specific state practice, and USCIS scrutinizes whether the offered role requires admission in that jurisdiction. Confirm with the employer whether the position requires active bar admission and in which state before accepting.
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Find Attorney JobsAttorney H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Attorney role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS classifies Attorney positions under SOC code 23-1011 as specialty occupations because they normally require a minimum of a J.D. or equivalent foreign law degree. The degree requirement must be directly related to the duties of the specific role, so a general counsel position at a tech company qualifies just as a litigation associate role at a law firm does.
Can a foreign-trained lawyer get H-1B sponsorship without a U.S. law degree?
Yes, but the path is narrower. USCIS accepts a foreign law degree if a credential evaluation confirms it is equivalent to a U.S. J.D. Additionally, some attorney roles require bar admission, and most U.S. states limit bar eligibility for foreign-trained lawyers to specific pathways such as the California or New York foreign attorney bar exam rules. Confirm bar eligibility in the relevant state before pursuing sponsorship.
Which types of employers most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for attorneys?
Corporate law firms, in-house legal departments at large corporations, government contractors, and financial institutions are the most active H-1B sponsors for attorney roles. Universities and nonprofits are cap-exempt employers, meaning their H-1B petitions are not subject to the annual lottery. You can find employers with verified H-1B filing history for attorney positions on Migrate Mate.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Attorney roles and how is it determined?
DOL sets prevailing wages for attorneys using wage survey data tied to SOC code 23-1011 and geographic location. Wages are broken into four levels based on experience and supervision. Your employer must certify on the LCA that your offered salary meets or exceeds the applicable level wage. You can look up the specific wage floor for any metro area using the OFLC Wage Search before your offer negotiation.
Can an attorney on H-1B work at multiple law firms or handle outside clients?
H-1B status is employer-specific, so you're authorized to work only for the petitioning employer. Working at a second firm or taking on outside clients generally requires a concurrent H-1B petition filed by that second employer. Unauthorized work outside your petition scope is a status violation, so any arrangement involving multiple employers needs separate USCIS filings before work begins.
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