H-1B Visa Litigation Assistant Jobs
Litigation Assistant jobs at H-1B visa sponsoring law firms and corporate legal departments require a bachelor's degree in a directly related field to qualify as a specialty occupation. Roles centered on legal research, case management, and document analysis under attorney supervision support a strong H-1B petition. H-1B status is granted for up to three years, extendable to six.
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INTRODUCTION
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ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We are hiring a litigation legal assistant to join our Texas staff counsel team! This is a remote position and we are seeking candidates with Texas civil litigation experience.
Job Summary
Performs legal and secretarial tasks for assigned attorney(s), with supervision and oversight from their leader.
Essential Job Functions
- Maintains schedules and calendar for assigned attorney(s).
- Composes a variety of correspondence, pleadings and various legal forms.
- Coordinates time and location of multi-party appearances, including depositions, arbitrations, mediations, Independent Medical Exams (IME’s), meetings and site inspections.
- Answers telephone calls, emails and handles client inquiries.
- Receives and processes incoming mail.
- Contacts clients, witnesses, court reporters, interpreters, claims personnel, and others to confirm scheduled appearances as instructed by assigned attorney(s).
- Maintains a thorough knowledge and keeps up-to-date with court rules and legal deadlines.
Physical Actions
This role, whether performed virtually or in an office setting, will include normal and customary distractions, noise, and interruptions. Sits or stands for extended periods of time, up to a full work shift. Occasionally reaches overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Occasionally moves, lifts, carries, and places objects and supplies weighing 0-10 pounds without assistance. Listens to, interprets, and differentiates auditory information (example others speaking) at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Visually verifies and reads information. Visually locates material, resources and other objects. Ability to continuously operate a computer for extended periods of time, up to a full work shift. Physical dexterity sufficient to use hands, arms, and shoulders repetitively to operate keyboard and other office equipment up to a full work shift.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Experience Requirements
1-3 years experience in civil litigation as a legal administration clerk, secretary, or legal assistant required.
BENEFITS
- Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location.
- Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance)
- 401(k)
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Assistance
LOCATION
Job Location(s): US - TX
Anticipated application deadline: At Farmers, the recruitment process is designed to ensure that we find the best talent to join our team. As part of this process, we typically close open positions within 8 to 21 days after posting. If you are interested in any of our open positions, we encourage you to submit your application promptly.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Litigation Assistant
Frame your degree as legally relevant
Your H-1B petition hinges on proving your degree directly relates to litigation support duties. A paralegal studies, legal studies, or pre-law degree strengthens your case. A business or communications degree needs a detailed duties statement tying coursework to legal research and case analysis.
Target law firms with LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate for litigation assistant roles at employers who have previously certified Labor Condition Applications for legal support positions. Prior LCA filings signal a firm already understands the H-1B process and has established relationships with immigration counsel.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for your SOC code and worksite location. Run the OFLC Wage Search using the litigation support paralegal category for your specific city before you receive a formal offer so you can negotiate from an informed position.
Confirm each office location has its own LCA
If the firm asks you to work across multiple offices or client sites, each worksite requires a separately certified LCA. Raise this early in the offer stage so the firm's immigration counsel can file the correct number of certifications before your start date.
Document litigation duties at the degree level
USCIS scrutinizes whether litigation assistant roles genuinely require a bachelor's degree. Work with your employer to draft a duties list that emphasizes legal research, e-discovery analysis, deposition preparation, and brief drafting rather than clerical or administrative tasks.
Account for cap selection timing in your offer negotiation
H-1B cap selection rules have changed recently, so confirm your start date with the employer reflects realistic USCIS processing timelines. Build a buffer into your start date and ask whether the firm will file for premium processing to reduce uncertainty during adjudication.
H-1B Visa Litigation Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Litigation Assistant role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It can qualify, but only when the employer structures the position around duties that genuinely require a bachelor's degree in a specific related field, such as legal studies, paralegal studies, or a closely aligned discipline. Roles that mix degree-level legal research with routine clerical tasks risk an USCIS Request for Evidence. Firms that have successfully sponsored this role typically produce a detailed job description tying every core duty to degree-level competencies.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Litigation Assistant positions?
Large law firms, corporate legal departments, and legal staffing companies with established immigration programs are the most consistent sponsors. Smaller boutique litigation firms do sponsor but less frequently and often only when they cannot find a qualified U.S. worker. Browse verified H-1B sponsoring employers in the litigation support category on Migrate Mate to identify firms with an active filing history.
How long does H-1B status last for a Litigation Assistant?
USCIS grants H-1B status for an initial period of up to three years, with one extension available for a total maximum of six years. If your employer begins a green card process through PERM labor certification before the six-year mark, additional extensions beyond six years may be available under AC21 portability rules.
What degree background supports a strong H-1B petition for this role?
A bachelor's degree in paralegal studies, legal studies, criminal justice with a legal concentration, or pre-law provides the strongest foundation. Degrees in English, political science, or business can support a petition if the employer's job description explicitly connects your coursework to litigation research and case management duties. USCIS reviews the relationship between your specific degree field and the actual job requirements.
Can a Litigation Assistant change law firms while on H-1B status?
Yes. Under AC21 portability, you can transfer to a new employer once your H-1B petition has been approved and you have maintained valid status. The new firm must file an H-1B transfer petition before or on your start date. Each new worksite also requires a freshly certified LCA from DOL tied to that office location and the prevailing wage for that jurisdiction.