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H-1B visa sponsorship for family law attorneys is straightforward when your J.D. and state bar admission align with a specialty occupation filing. Employers must certify a prevailing wage through an LCA before USCIS adjudicates your petition, and initial status runs three years with one extension available.
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100% REMOTE opportunity!
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Andrea Ankarlo
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Salary: $125,000 - $180,000 per year
A bit about us:
We are working with a well-established, successful family law firm with a presence throughout Illinois that is seeking an experienced Family Law Attorney to join the team!
Location: REMOTE (must be able to occasionally travel into Chicago for trial prep if needed)
Salary Range: Negotiable depending on years of experience
Why join us?
* Fully remote, technology-forward workplace!
Job Details
We are seeking an experienced and client-focused Family Law Attorney to represent clients in a variety of family law matters, including divorce, child custody, child support, maintenance, and related proceedings.
Responsibilities:
- Represent clients in divorce and other family law matters
- Develop case strategies and provide legal advice to clients
- Draft and review pleadings, motions, agreements, and other legal documents
- Conduct legal research and prepare for hearings, negotiations, and trials
- Handle discovery and communicate with opposing counsel
- Appear in court and advocate for clients during hearings and proceedings
- Negotiate settlements and assist clients in reaching favorable resolutions
- Maintain regular communication with clients and provide updates throughout their cases
- Manage case deadlines, calendars, and overall case progression
- Collaborate with paralegals and other members of the legal team
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
- Active Illinois Bar license in good standing
- 7+ years of experience practicing family law & able to handle a caseload from start to finish
- Strong knowledge of Illinois family law and court procedures
*PLEASE SEND ANSWERS TO THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION QUESTIONS TO andrea.ankarlo@jobot.com DIRECTLY AFTER YOU APPLY*
1. How many years of experience do you have as a family law attorney?
2. How many years of experience do you have within litigation?
3. What is an average caseload for you?
4. What salary range are you targeting?
5. Why are you looking for a new position at this time?
6. Are you experienced working in a fully remote setting, and are you capable of traveling into Chicago occasionally for trial prep?
7. What is your availability for a 15 minute intro call to discuss the firm?
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button.
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Job details:
100% REMOTE opportunity!
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Andrea Ankarlo
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button and sending us your resume.
Salary: $125,000 - $180,000 per year
A bit about us:
We are working with a well-established, successful family law firm with a presence throughout Illinois that is seeking an experienced Family Law Attorney to join the team!
Location: REMOTE (must be able to occasionally travel into Chicago for trial prep if needed)
Salary Range: Negotiable depending on years of experience
Why join us?
* Fully remote, technology-forward workplace!
Job Details
We are seeking an experienced and client-focused Family Law Attorney to represent clients in a variety of family law matters, including divorce, child custody, child support, maintenance, and related proceedings.
Responsibilities:
- Represent clients in divorce and other family law matters
- Develop case strategies and provide legal advice to clients
- Draft and review pleadings, motions, agreements, and other legal documents
- Conduct legal research and prepare for hearings, negotiations, and trials
- Handle discovery and communicate with opposing counsel
- Appear in court and advocate for clients during hearings and proceedings
- Negotiate settlements and assist clients in reaching favorable resolutions
- Maintain regular communication with clients and provide updates throughout their cases
- Manage case deadlines, calendars, and overall case progression
- Collaborate with paralegals and other members of the legal team
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
- Active Illinois Bar license in good standing
- 7+ years of experience practicing family law & able to handle a caseload from start to finish
- Strong knowledge of Illinois family law and court procedures
*PLEASE SEND ANSWERS TO THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION QUESTIONS TO andrea.ankarlo@jobot.com DIRECTLY AFTER YOU APPLY*
1. How many years of experience do you have as a family law attorney?
2. How many years of experience do you have within litigation?
3. What is an average caseload for you?
4. What salary range are you targeting?
5. Why are you looking for a new position at this time?
6. Are you experienced working in a fully remote setting, and are you capable of traveling into Chicago occasionally for trial prep?
7. What is your availability for a 15 minute intro call to discuss the firm?
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Family Law Attorney
Verify your bar admission supports specialty occupation
Your J.D. plus active state bar admission establishes the degree-level requirement USCIS needs for a specialty occupation finding. Pull your O*NET profile for Legal Occupations and confirm that the job duties your offer letter describes match the theoretical and practical application standard.
Target law firms with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers who have already filed certified LCAs for attorney roles. Firms with consistent DOL filings signal an in-house process for H-1B visa sponsorship rather than a one-time effort built around a single hire.
Request a worksite-specific LCA for each office location
If your firm has multiple offices and assigns you to rotate between them, DOL requires a separate certified LCA for each worksite. Confirm with your employer that the LCA filed names the specific location where you'll practice, not a corporate headquarters in a different city.
Align your offer letter duties with the specialty occupation definition
USCIS scrutinizes family law attorney petitions where duties list general legal support tasks. Ask your employer to draft offer letter language that emphasizes J.D.-required work: drafting pleadings, advising on custody strategy, and representing clients in proceedings, not administrative functions.
Use OFLC Wage Search before salary negotiations begin
Your employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location before filing the LCA. Run the OFLC Wage Search yourself using the correct SOC for lawyers in your county so you enter salary discussions knowing the DOL floor, not just the firm's offer.
File premium processing if your bar renewal deadline is tight
If your status expires within four to six months and your bar license renewal depends on maintaining lawful status, ask your employer to elect premium processing when filing the I-129. USCIS adjudicates premium petitions within 15 business days, reducing the gap between expiration and approval.
H-1B Visa Family Law Attorney: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a family law attorney role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. A family law attorney position requires a J.D. and state bar admission as a standard, non-discretionary credential, which satisfies the USCIS specialty occupation definition. The key is that your employer's offer letter describes duties that genuinely require a law degree, such as drafting custody agreements, filing motions, and advising clients on divorce proceedings, rather than tasks a paralegal or legal assistant could perform.
Which employers actually sponsor H-1B visas for family law attorneys?
Mid-size family law firms, regional general practice firms with domestic relations departments, and nonprofit legal aid organizations with international staff needs are the most consistent sponsors. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified LCA filing history for attorney roles so you can focus your applications on firms that have already navigated the process rather than those encountering it for the first time.
Can I switch family law firms while on H-1B status?
Yes, through H-1B portability. If your new employer files an I-129 petition before your current authorized period ends and you've been lawfully employed for at least 180 days, you can begin working for the new firm once USCIS receives the petition, without waiting for approval. The new firm must file its own LCA certified for your new worksite and practice location.
How long does H-1B status last for a family law attorney?
USCIS grants H-1B status for up to three years on the initial approval, with one extension available for a total of six years. After six years, continued H-1B status requires an approved or pending I-140 immigrant petition or a pending adjustment of status application. Family law attorneys pursuing partnership tracks should start green card planning well before the six-year mark.
Does my employer need to file a separate LCA if I work from a home office?
Yes, in most cases. DOL treats a home office as a worksite if you work there for more than 40 consecutive hours or on a regular, recurring basis. Your employer must post the LCA notice at your home office location and may need a separate certified LCA reflecting that address. Confirm the worksite details with your employer before the LCA is submitted to DOL.