H-1B Visa Litigation Attorney Jobs
Litigation Attorney jobs at H-1B visa sponsoring employers require a Juris Doctor and active bar admission in at least one U.S. state, satisfying the specialty occupation standard. Law firms, corporations, and government contractors sponsor H-1B petitions for litigators across civil, commercial, and employment practice areas, with initial status lasting up to three years.
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Clark Hill is seeking a mid-to-senior level attorney to join its Litigation business unit in Birmingham, MI. All candidates should have 6+ years of litigation practice experience and an active Michigan bar license. This position requires a minimum of 3 days in office and some flexibility for travel.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The ideal candidate will possess the following experience and skills:
- Personal injury experience
- Trial preparation experience, including file responsibility, motion practice (preferably including summary judgment and expert (Daubert) challenges), and depositions
- Detail oriented and able to assist in a significant portfolio of work for a high-volume practice
- Exceptional advocacy, research, writing, and negotiation skills
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $165,000-$190,000 annually, based upon a full-time work schedule. Actual compensation will be influenced by various factors, including but not limited to employee qualifications, relevant experience, skill sets, training, internal equity, and market data. This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
BENEFITS
In addition, Clark Hill offers employees the ability to participate in health insurance with optional HSA/FSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, 401K, vacation, sick time, parking/public transportation allowance, and an employee assistance program.
Clark Hill is an AmLaw 200 law firm with 30 offices across the United States, Ireland, and Mexico. With 800+ attorneys, our value proposition is simple. We offer our clients an exceptional team, dedicated to the delivery of outstanding service. We recruit and develop talented individuals and empower them to contribute to our rich diversity of legal and industry experience. We work in agile, collaborative teams, partnering with our clients to help them reach and exceed their business goals.
Clark Hill is committed to an aggressive growth strategy through the hiring of associates, counsel, and members who fit our culture, embrace the goals of our strategic plan, and bring the skills and experience to our firm that are critical to serving the needs of our clients. Successful Clark Hill employees have a track record of solid academic credentials, along with strong interpersonal and communication skills. Clark Hill is a collaborative environment which provides for both a professional and personally rewarding career.
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INTRODUCTION
Clark Hill is seeking a mid-to-senior level attorney to join its Litigation business unit in Birmingham, MI. All candidates should have 6+ years of litigation practice experience and an active Michigan bar license. This position requires a minimum of 3 days in office and some flexibility for travel.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The ideal candidate will possess the following experience and skills:
- Personal injury experience
- Trial preparation experience, including file responsibility, motion practice (preferably including summary judgment and expert (Daubert) challenges), and depositions
- Detail oriented and able to assist in a significant portfolio of work for a high-volume practice
- Exceptional advocacy, research, writing, and negotiation skills
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $165,000-$190,000 annually, based upon a full-time work schedule. Actual compensation will be influenced by various factors, including but not limited to employee qualifications, relevant experience, skill sets, training, internal equity, and market data. This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
BENEFITS
In addition, Clark Hill offers employees the ability to participate in health insurance with optional HSA/FSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, 401K, vacation, sick time, parking/public transportation allowance, and an employee assistance program.
Clark Hill is an AmLaw 200 law firm with 30 offices across the United States, Ireland, and Mexico. With 800+ attorneys, our value proposition is simple. We offer our clients an exceptional team, dedicated to the delivery of outstanding service. We recruit and develop talented individuals and empower them to contribute to our rich diversity of legal and industry experience. We work in agile, collaborative teams, partnering with our clients to help them reach and exceed their business goals.
Clark Hill is committed to an aggressive growth strategy through the hiring of associates, counsel, and members who fit our culture, embrace the goals of our strategic plan, and bring the skills and experience to our firm that are critical to serving the needs of our clients. Successful Clark Hill employees have a track record of solid academic credentials, along with strong interpersonal and communication skills. Clark Hill is a collaborative environment which provides for both a professional and personally rewarding career.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Litigation Attorney
Verify your bar admission before filing
Your H-1B petition must reflect active bar admission in the state where you'll practice. If your admission is pending, coordinate the filing timeline with your employer so the I-129 isn't submitted before your license is confirmed.
Search LCA filings by practice area
Use the OFLC Wage Search to pull certified LCA filings under the Legal Occupations SOC group. This surfaces which firms filed recently for litigation roles, so you're targeting employers with a demonstrated H-1B sponsorship history rather than guessing.
Find verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate lists employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history for legal roles, searchable by city and practice area. Start your search there to skip firms that have never sponsored and focus on those that already know the process.
Align your offer letter with the LCA worksite
Each office location where you'll appear or work needs its own certified LCA before your start date. If your role involves multiple courthouses or client sites, clarify worksite details with your employer before the petition is filed.
Use O*NET to document specialty occupation
The O*NET profile for Lawyers confirms the role requires a Juris Doctor, which supports the specialty occupation determination. Reference this classification when your employer prepares the support letter, especially if USCIS issues a Request for Evidence.
Account for cap timing in your lateral move
If you're already in H-1B status at another firm, a lateral move to a cap-subject employer typically lets you start once the new I-129 is filed, without waiting for approval. Confirm this portability rule with your new employer's immigration counsel before giving notice.
H-1B Visa Litigation Attorney: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Litigation Attorney role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. A Litigation Attorney position requires a Juris Doctor, a professional degree in a specific field of study, which satisfies the specialty occupation standard. USCIS consistently recognizes attorney roles as qualifying. Your employer's support letter should document the degree requirement explicitly and connect your JD to the specific duties of the litigation role.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for litigation attorneys?
Am Law 200 firms, corporate legal departments, and insurance defense firms are the most active H-1B sponsors for litigation roles. In-house litigation teams at financial institutions and healthcare companies also file regularly. Use Migrate Mate to browse employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for legal positions, filtered by city and practice area.
Does my bar admission state need to match my H-1B worksite state?
Not always, but it matters practically. Some states require admission in that state to practice before local courts, which affects where your employer can place you. Your LCA must list the actual worksite location, so if your bar admission doesn't cover that state, your employer may need to structure your duties to avoid unauthorized practice issues before you pursue local admission.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new law firm mid-status?
Yes. If you're already in valid H-1B status, you can start at a new firm once it files a new I-129 petition on your behalf, without waiting for USCIS approval, under H-1B portability rules. The new firm must file before your current status expires. Your new employer also needs to certify a fresh LCA covering its office location before the petition goes to USCIS.
How does the prevailing wage requirement apply to litigation attorney roles?
Your employer must certify on the LCA that your offered wage meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for your occupational category and worksite location. For litigation attorneys, wages are benchmarked against the Legal Occupations wage data published by DOL. You can verify the applicable wage level for a specific city using the OFLC Wage Search before evaluating an offer.