H-1B Visa Real Estate Attorney Jobs
Real estate attorneys qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship under the specialty occupation standard, which requires a J.D. and state bar admission. Law firms, title companies, REITs, and in-house legal teams at commercial developers all file H-1B petitions for this role, with cap-subject filings opening each April.
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Provides day to day legal counsel and operational support within a defined business or legal domain. This role works closely with business partners to ensure legal guidance aligns with business objectives and approved risk tolerance.
Job Description
Summary
Provides day to day legal counsel and operational support within a defined business or legal domain. This role works closely with business partners to ensure legal guidance aligns with business objectives and approved risk tolerance.
Job Duties
- Provide day to day legal advice and guidance to business partners.
- Support department leadership on complex or escalated matters.
- Draft, review, and negotiate agreements and legal documents.
- Partner with business stakeholders to support execution of TJU initiatives.
- Identify legal risks and escalate issues appropriately.
- Manage multiple matters simultaneously while maintaining quality and responsiveness.
Minimum Qualifications
- Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school.
- 5 years of relevant legal experience.
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and legal analysis skills.
- Experience providing practical, solution oriented legal advice.
- Comfort operating in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
- Strong communication skills and responsiveness to tasks and shifting priorities.
- Ability to collaborate and work cohesively as part of a team.
- ATTY - Licensed Attorney - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
Additional Qualifications
Physical Demands
Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.
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Workday Day (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Employee Entity
Thomas Jefferson University
Primary Location Address
1101 Market, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Benefits
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
Number of Positions In Requisition
1
Job Details
Provides day to day legal counsel and operational support within a defined business or legal domain. This role works closely with business partners to ensure legal guidance aligns with business objectives and approved risk tolerance.
Job Description
Summary
Provides day to day legal counsel and operational support within a defined business or legal domain. This role works closely with business partners to ensure legal guidance aligns with business objectives and approved risk tolerance.
Job Duties
- Provide day to day legal advice and guidance to business partners.
- Support department leadership on complex or escalated matters.
- Draft, review, and negotiate agreements and legal documents.
- Partner with business stakeholders to support execution of TJU initiatives.
- Identify legal risks and escalate issues appropriately.
- Manage multiple matters simultaneously while maintaining quality and responsiveness.
Minimum Qualifications
- Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school.
- 5 years of relevant legal experience.
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and legal analysis skills.
- Experience providing practical, solution oriented legal advice.
- Comfort operating in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
- Strong communication skills and responsiveness to tasks and shifting priorities.
- Ability to collaborate and work cohesively as part of a team.
- ATTY - Licensed Attorney - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
Additional Qualifications
Physical Demands
Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.
Work Shift
Workday Day (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Employee Entity
Thomas Jefferson University
Primary Location Address
1101 Market, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Benefits
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Real Estate Attorney
Verify your bar admission meets state requirements
H-1B specialty occupation requires a directly related degree, so your J.D. alone isn't enough. Confirm your bar admission is active in the state where the employer operates, as USCIS scrutinizes license status during adjudication.
Target in-house legal teams at REITs
Publicly traded REITs and large commercial developers maintain in-house counsel departments that file H-1B petitions independently, bypassing the law firm partnership-track timeline. Their legal teams handle acquisition, leasing, and title work year-round.
Search LCA filings by SOC code on Migrate Mate
Filter DOL Labor Condition Application data by the real estate attorney SOC code to surface employers with verified H-1B filing history in this specialty. Migrate Mate surfaces this data by employer and role so you're not guessing who sponsors.
Confirm prevailing wage tier before negotiating offers
Run your target role and metro area through the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer. Your offered salary must meet the DOL prevailing wage for the position, and Level I or II placements affect your negotiating floor.
Ask employers about cap-exempt filing options
Some real estate attorneys work for law schools or nonprofits affiliated with higher education institutions, which are cap-exempt employers. If you're between lottery cycles, a cap-exempt placement lets you start without waiting for an October 1 start date.
Prepare your specialty occupation documentation early
USCIS frequently issues RFEs for attorney roles, questioning whether the position always requires a J.D. Build your file with the employer's job description, organization chart, and a memo explaining why a law degree is a baseline requirement for the role.
H-1B Visa Real Estate Attorney: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a real estate attorney role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the employer's position description requires a J.D. as a minimum entry requirement, not just a preference. USCIS applies a four-part test, and real estate attorneys generally satisfy it because the work involves legal analysis requiring a law degree. Employers should document why the role cannot be performed by someone without a J.D. to reduce RFE risk.
Which types of employers typically sponsor H-1B visas for real estate attorneys?
AmLaw 100 and regional law firms with real estate practices are the most common sponsors, but in-house legal teams at commercial REITs, title insurance companies, mortgage lenders, and large property developers also file H-1B petitions regularly. Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by verified LCA filing history specific to legal roles so you're targeting companies with a demonstrated sponsorship track record.
Can a real estate attorney change employers without losing H-1B status?
Yes. Under AC21 portability, you can transfer your H-1B to a new employer in a same or similar occupational classification once your petition has been pending for at least 180 days. Your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition, and you can begin working as soon as it's received by USCIS, without waiting for approval.
How does state bar admission affect the H-1B petition for this role?
USCIS expects you to hold an active bar license in the state where you'll be working, or to demonstrate you're actively pursuing one. If your admission is pending, the employer's attorney should address this in the petition cover letter. A suspended or inactive license can trigger an RFE or denial, so confirm your license status before the petition is filed.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for a real estate attorney H-1B petition?
The employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for the attorney occupation in the relevant metro area, determined by the OFLC Wage Search. The wage level assigned reflects your experience and the complexity of duties. USCIS will reject petitions where the offered salary falls below the certified LCA wage, so the offer letter and LCA must be consistent before filing.