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Senior Litigation Counsel roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because they require at minimum a J.D. and active bar admission. Large law firms, Fortune 500 legal departments, and financial institutions regularly file H-1B petitions for this title, making it one of the more sponsor-active roles in the legal field.
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The Counsel provides a full range of legal advice and services. The Counsel work assignments involve moderately complex to complex issues where the analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. The Counsel is an attorney who independently manages affirmative litigation and recovery matters on behalf of the company. The Counsel will manage a portfolio of recovery cases — including subrogation, mass tort claims filings, restitution, small provider and pharmacy recoveries, product recalls, breach of contract, and fraud recoveries. The Counsel will manage outside counsel and vendor relationships and collaborate with internal business partners and law department colleagues. The Counsel will exercise independent judgment and take full ownership of legal matters. In this position, you must have the ability to perform sophisticated legal analysis, evaluate the financial viability of potential recovery actions, and clearly communicate with business partners and other stakeholders.
Use your skills to make an impact
Key Responsibilities
- Triage new recovery referrals and evaluate for legal merit, damages, collectability, and cost-benefit viability
- Independently manage recovery matters from evaluation through resolution, including demands, negotiation, litigation, arbitration, and settlement
- Handle a wide range of recovery types, including but not limited to subrogation, mass tort claims filings, product recall recoveries, restitution, small provider and pharmacy recoveries, breach of contract, and fraud recoveries
- Manage outside counsel on assigned matters, including strategy, work product review, budgets, and performance
- Partner with business leaders, law colleagues, investigators, and others to identify recovery-eligible matters
- Communicate case status, strategy, and outcomes to internal stakeholders
Required Qualifications
- Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school
- Active and licensed membership in a state bar association
- At least 5 years of litigation experience, with meaningful experience managing cases from intake through resolution
- Ability to organize and manage a significant caseload with multiple simultaneous matters
- Strong skills in communicating complex legal issues to various stakeholders
- Ability to work independently under general supervision and in team settings
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with healthcare payor recoveries, Medicare Advantage, or managed care litigation
- Understanding of e-discovery and experience with large-scale discovery
Work at Home Requirements: To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria: At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed required by Humana may not be sufficient for business needs. Humana reserves the right to require associates to upgrade their internet service if necessary. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.
Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Pay Range
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.
$138,900 - $191,000 per year
This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.
Description of Benefits
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
Application Deadline: 09-25-2026
About us
About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
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The Counsel provides a full range of legal advice and services. The Counsel work assignments involve moderately complex to complex issues where the analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. The Counsel is an attorney who independently manages affirmative litigation and recovery matters on behalf of the company. The Counsel will manage a portfolio of recovery cases — including subrogation, mass tort claims filings, restitution, small provider and pharmacy recoveries, product recalls, breach of contract, and fraud recoveries. The Counsel will manage outside counsel and vendor relationships and collaborate with internal business partners and law department colleagues. The Counsel will exercise independent judgment and take full ownership of legal matters. In this position, you must have the ability to perform sophisticated legal analysis, evaluate the financial viability of potential recovery actions, and clearly communicate with business partners and other stakeholders.
Use your skills to make an impact
Key Responsibilities
- Triage new recovery referrals and evaluate for legal merit, damages, collectability, and cost-benefit viability
- Independently manage recovery matters from evaluation through resolution, including demands, negotiation, litigation, arbitration, and settlement
- Handle a wide range of recovery types, including but not limited to subrogation, mass tort claims filings, product recall recoveries, restitution, small provider and pharmacy recoveries, breach of contract, and fraud recoveries
- Manage outside counsel on assigned matters, including strategy, work product review, budgets, and performance
- Partner with business leaders, law colleagues, investigators, and others to identify recovery-eligible matters
- Communicate case status, strategy, and outcomes to internal stakeholders
Required Qualifications
- Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school
- Active and licensed membership in a state bar association
- At least 5 years of litigation experience, with meaningful experience managing cases from intake through resolution
- Ability to organize and manage a significant caseload with multiple simultaneous matters
- Strong skills in communicating complex legal issues to various stakeholders
- Ability to work independently under general supervision and in team settings
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with healthcare payor recoveries, Medicare Advantage, or managed care litigation
- Understanding of e-discovery and experience with large-scale discovery
Work at Home Requirements: To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria: At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed required by Humana may not be sufficient for business needs. Humana reserves the right to require associates to upgrade their internet service if necessary. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.
Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Pay Range
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.
$138,900 - $191,000 per year
This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.
Description of Benefits
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
Application Deadline: 09-25-2026
About us
About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
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Verify your bar admission transfers correctly
H-1B petitions for litigation counsel roles require active bar admission in a U.S. jurisdiction. Confirm your admission is in good standing and matches the state where you'll primarily work before your employer files.
Target in-house legal departments strategically
Fortune 500 legal departments and financial institutions file H-1B petitions far more consistently than boutique litigation firms. Search DOL LCA disclosure data on Migrate Mate to identify which employers have filed for Senior Litigation Counsel or equivalent titles.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must certify your salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for litigation counsel in your work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search for SOC code 23-1011 before accepting an offer so you know the floor your employer must meet.
Clarify specialty occupation documentation early
USCIS scrutinizes legal roles where duties blend litigation with general counsel work. Ask your employer to document that the position requires a J.D. specifically, not just a law degree in any field, to reduce RFE risk on specialty occupation grounds.
Request premium processing for time-sensitive matters
Litigation calendars don't pause for USCIS processing queues. If you have a trial schedule or court deadline within six months of your start date, push your employer to file with premium processing to get a 15-business-day adjudication window.
Understand the 60-day grace period between roles
If you leave a litigation counsel role before your H-1B ends, USCIS allows a 60-day grace period to secure a new sponsoring employer. Use that window to line up a new I-129 transfer petition, not to evaluate offers casually.
H-1B Visa Senior Litigation Counsel: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Litigation Counsel role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS consistently treats Senior Litigation Counsel as a specialty occupation because the role has a direct degree requirement: a J.D. and active bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction. The O*NET profile for lawyers confirms a doctoral or professional degree as the standard entry requirement, which satisfies USCIS's specialty occupation definition.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for litigation counsel roles?
In-house legal departments at large corporations, financial services firms, insurance companies, and government contractors are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for Senior Litigation Counsel. Large law firms also sponsor, but less frequently for senior roles since partners and equity positions fall outside H-1B eligibility. You can filter employers by LCA filing history on Migrate Mate to find active sponsors.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new litigation counsel role mid-petition?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer once your transfer petition is filed, as long as your prior H-1B was approved and you've been in valid status for at least 180 days. For litigation roles, make sure your bar admission is current in the new employer's primary jurisdiction before the transfer petition is filed.
Does my employer need to file a PERM labor certification for this role?
Not for the H-1B petition itself. PERM is required only if your employer wants to sponsor you for a green card through the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based immigrant visa categories. The H-1B is a nonimmigrant status that doesn't require labor market testing, so your employer files an LCA with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS only.
How does the H-1B cap lottery affect hiring timelines for litigation counsel positions?
Cap-subject H-1B petitions are registered in March, with employment starting no earlier than October 1 of that fiscal year. Employers with cap-exempt status, such as nonprofits or government research organizations with in-house legal teams, can file outside the lottery at any time. If a firm is cap-subject and you miss the lottery, the earliest possible start is the following October.