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Attorney General roles sit at the intersection of law, public policy, and executive authority, making them among the most scrutinized positions for H-1B visa sponsorship. Most openings are in federal agencies, state governments, or large institutional legal departments that regularly file LCAs and petition USCIS for specialized legal talent.
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Our Employment Law Section’s - Workers’ Compensation Defense Unit is currently seeking an experienced, licensed litigation attorney to represent State employers before the Industrial Commission and courts throughout Ohio. The ideal candidate will possess strong oral, written, and verbal communication skills and will have a minimum of 3 years of experience participating in administrative hearings at the Industrial Commission of Ohio and litigation experience handling 4123.512 court appeals.
This position will work a hybrid in-person/remote schedule. There may be changes to the schedule based on training and operational needs. The position is headquartered in our Columbus, Ohio office.
Why Work for the State of Ohio
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
- Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
QUALIFICATIONS
Licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio pursuant to Section 4705.01 of the Ohio Revised Code.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
At least 3 years of litigation experience handling 4123.512 appeals and hearing work before the Ohio Industrial Commission.
Job skills: attorney/legal, attention to detail, collaboration, strategic thinking, verbal communication, and written communication
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The Attorney General’s Office is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines to people from all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate in any way. All people are equal under the law, and it is so at the AGO. This is a workplace where talent gains you entry and performance determines your career path. Staff can join and lead employee resource groups and participate in online or in-person events to learn about the experiences of others.
Employees of the Attorney General's Office must have been in their current positions for at least 12 months in order to be eligible for consideration.
The Attorney General's Office may fill additional, similar positions as a result of this posting.
Serves at the pleasure of the Attorney General per O.R.C. 124.14(B)(2).
AGO#: 26-07-107
BACKGROUND CHECK INFO:
Selected candidate(s) will be subject to the following background checks:
- Criminal history
- Driving record
- Taxes
- Drug Test
In addition, an Internet search may be conducted of publicly available and job-related information through social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.) or through the use of search engines (Google, Bing, etc.).
ADA STATEMENT
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
INTRODUCTION
Our Employment Law Section’s - Workers’ Compensation Defense Unit is currently seeking an experienced, licensed litigation attorney to represent State employers before the Industrial Commission and courts throughout Ohio. The ideal candidate will possess strong oral, written, and verbal communication skills and will have a minimum of 3 years of experience participating in administrative hearings at the Industrial Commission of Ohio and litigation experience handling 4123.512 court appeals.
This position will work a hybrid in-person/remote schedule. There may be changes to the schedule based on training and operational needs. The position is headquartered in our Columbus, Ohio office.
Why Work for the State of Ohio
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
- Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
QUALIFICATIONS
Licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio pursuant to Section 4705.01 of the Ohio Revised Code.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
At least 3 years of litigation experience handling 4123.512 appeals and hearing work before the Ohio Industrial Commission.
Job skills: attorney/legal, attention to detail, collaboration, strategic thinking, verbal communication, and written communication
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The Attorney General’s Office is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines to people from all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate in any way. All people are equal under the law, and it is so at the AGO. This is a workplace where talent gains you entry and performance determines your career path. Staff can join and lead employee resource groups and participate in online or in-person events to learn about the experiences of others.
Employees of the Attorney General's Office must have been in their current positions for at least 12 months in order to be eligible for consideration.
The Attorney General's Office may fill additional, similar positions as a result of this posting.
Serves at the pleasure of the Attorney General per O.R.C. 124.14(B)(2).
AGO#: 26-07-107
BACKGROUND CHECK INFO:
Selected candidate(s) will be subject to the following background checks:
- Criminal history
- Driving record
- Taxes
- Drug Test
In addition, an Internet search may be conducted of publicly available and job-related information through social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.) or through the use of search engines (Google, Bing, etc.).
ADA STATEMENT
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Attorney General
Verify your bar admission transfers
H-1B Attorney General roles almost always require active bar membership in a specific U.S. jurisdiction. Confirm your foreign law degree meets the relevant state bar's equivalency standard before targeting roles, since admission requirements differ significantly by state.
Search LCA filings for legal roles
Use the OFLC Wage Search to filter Labor Condition Application filings by SOC code 23-1011 and identify which government agencies and institutional employers have actively sponsored H-1B attorneys. This shows real sponsorship history, not just posted openings.
Target cap-exempt institutional employers
Federal agencies and nonprofits affiliated with universities or research institutions are cap-exempt H-1B filers, meaning your petition doesn't enter the lottery. Attorney General roles at these entities can be filed any time of year without waiting for April registration.
Align your specialty occupation documentation
USCIS scrutinizes Attorney General petitions heavily because the role title varies widely in scope. Your employer's support letter must tie the position specifically to legal analysis requiring your advanced degree, not general administrative oversight duties.
Use Migrate Mate to identify sponsoring employers
Filter Attorney General openings by H-1B sponsorship history on Migrate Mate so you're only pursuing roles where the employer has an established filing track record with DOL and USCIS, saving time on applications that won't lead to a petition.
Request premium processing before your start date
If your current status has a hard deadline, ask your prospective employer to file Form I-907 alongside the I-129 petition. USCIS adjudicates premium processing petitions within 15 business days, giving you a decision before critical gap windows open.
H-1B Visa Attorney General: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Attorney General roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations?
Yes, Attorney General positions qualify when the role requires a Juris Doctor or equivalent law degree as a minimum entry requirement for the specific position. The employer must document that the duties involve complex legal analysis, not just supervisory or policy work. USCIS applies stricter scrutiny to broad governmental titles, so the job description needs to clearly establish the degree-to-duty connection.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Attorney General roles?
Federal agencies, state attorneys general offices, large public universities, and nonprofit legal organizations are the most active H-1B sponsors for senior legal roles. Many are cap-exempt, which means filings aren't subject to the annual lottery. You can browse Attorney General openings filtered by verified H-1B sponsorship history on Migrate Mate to see which specific employers have active filing records.
Does my foreign law degree satisfy the specialty occupation requirement?
It depends on how your degree maps to U.S. bar admission requirements. USCIS evaluates whether your foreign law credentials are equivalent to a U.S. Juris Doctor. A credential evaluation from a recognized agency is typically required, and you'll generally need to have passed a U.S. state bar exam or qualify for a foreign legal consultant designation in the relevant jurisdiction.
Can a government agency sponsor an H-1B for an Attorney General position?
Federal agencies and most state entities can sponsor H-1B visas, and many qualify as cap-exempt employers, which removes the lottery constraint entirely. The sponsoring agency files the LCA with DOL first, then submits the I-129 petition to USCIS. Processing timelines and internal approval chains vary by agency, so confirming the agency's prior sponsorship history before applying is practical due diligence.
What happens to my H-1B if I move between government agencies?
Changing employers requires your new agency to file a new H-1B petition before your start date. Under H-1B portability rules, you can begin working for the new employer once the transfer petition is filed and received by USCIS, as long as your prior H-1B was approved and you've maintained valid status. The O*NET occupation profile for this role supports continuity arguments if the duties remain substantially similar.