H-1B1 Singapore Visa Attorney Jobs
H-1B1 Singapore visa sponsorship for Attorney roles follows a consulate-based process with no lottery and a 5,400-visa annual cap that routinely goes unfilled. Singaporean lawyers entering U.S. legal practice need employer-sponsored LCA filings and a qualifying specialty occupation, which law and J.D.-required roles satisfy by definition.
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Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP (including its associated entities) is an elite global law firm with world-class practices across the board. Clients know they can rely on Davis Polk for their most challenging legal and business matters. From offices in the world's key financial centers and political capitals, our more than 1,000 lawyers collaborate seamlessly to deliver exceptional service, sophisticated advice and creative, practical solutions. Visit davispolk.com.
Position Summary
This Litigation Pro Bono Attorney will supervise a variety of matters, including criminal justice representations, policy research, impact litigation and civil rights cases.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Lead litigation matters in a variety of areas and support the Head of Pro Bono Litigation on high-priority pro bono cases.
- Coordinate and supervise attorney teams working on litigation pro bono matters.
- Work with legal service organizations to identify appropriate pro bono clients, matters, and training opportunities.
- Work with legal service organizations to help build and manage clinic programs.
- Support the professional development of associates, including by developing content for and facilitating training programs and helping individual attorneys build their litigation skills.
- Work with other members of the Pro Bono group to promote pro bono engagement and participation across offices and practice groups.
- Contribute to internal and external informational publications.
- Develop projects for New York, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles and Northern California offices.
- Develop projects for business services colleagues to participate in litigation initiatives.
- Track progress and outcomes on litigation matters across offices and practice groups.
QUALIFICATIONS/POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Experience with supervising attorneys and running large scale litigation teams.
- Excellent interpersonal and client service skills.
- Compelling writer, oral advocate, and communicator.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively work as part of a diverse team.
- Excellent professional judgment, problem-solving skills and initiative.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree and JD required.
- 10+ years’ experience as a litigator focusing on impact litigation in a nonprofit, government, or legal services setting.
- Admitted and in good standing in New York State.
- Significant in-court experience through trials and/or hearings.
- Demonstrated commitment to representation of underserved and underrepresented individuals and communities.
COMPENSATION
The expected base salary for this position ranges from $240,000-$280,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Davis Polk offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
INTRODUCTION
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP (including its associated entities) is an elite global law firm with world-class practices across the board. Clients know they can rely on Davis Polk for their most challenging legal and business matters. From offices in the world's key financial centers and political capitals, our more than 1,000 lawyers collaborate seamlessly to deliver exceptional service, sophisticated advice and creative, practical solutions. Visit davispolk.com.
Position Summary
This Litigation Pro Bono Attorney will supervise a variety of matters, including criminal justice representations, policy research, impact litigation and civil rights cases.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Lead litigation matters in a variety of areas and support the Head of Pro Bono Litigation on high-priority pro bono cases.
- Coordinate and supervise attorney teams working on litigation pro bono matters.
- Work with legal service organizations to identify appropriate pro bono clients, matters, and training opportunities.
- Work with legal service organizations to help build and manage clinic programs.
- Support the professional development of associates, including by developing content for and facilitating training programs and helping individual attorneys build their litigation skills.
- Work with other members of the Pro Bono group to promote pro bono engagement and participation across offices and practice groups.
- Contribute to internal and external informational publications.
- Develop projects for New York, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles and Northern California offices.
- Develop projects for business services colleagues to participate in litigation initiatives.
- Track progress and outcomes on litigation matters across offices and practice groups.
QUALIFICATIONS/POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Experience with supervising attorneys and running large scale litigation teams.
- Excellent interpersonal and client service skills.
- Compelling writer, oral advocate, and communicator.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively work as part of a diverse team.
- Excellent professional judgment, problem-solving skills and initiative.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree and JD required.
- 10+ years’ experience as a litigator focusing on impact litigation in a nonprofit, government, or legal services setting.
- Admitted and in good standing in New York State.
- Significant in-court experience through trials and/or hearings.
- Demonstrated commitment to representation of underserved and underrepresented individuals and communities.
COMPENSATION
The expected base salary for this position ranges from $240,000-$280,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Davis Polk offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an Attorney
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
U.S. consular officers assess whether your role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. For Attorney roles, a Singaporean LLB or LLM qualifies, but confirm equivalency documentation is ready before your employer begins the LCA.
Target firms with active H-1B1 LCA filings
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers who have previously filed Labor Condition Applications for Singaporean professionals. Law firms with documented H-1B1 visa history move faster because their HR and outside counsel already know the consulate-based process.
Search OFLC Wage Search before negotiating salary
Your employer's LCA must certify your offered wage meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for Attorney roles in the specific metro. Pull the OFLC Wage Search figures yourself so you can negotiate from the same data your employer's HR team uses.
Distinguish bar admission requirements from visa eligibility
H-1B1 Singapore grants work authorization, but practicing law in a U.S. jurisdiction requires passing that state's bar exam. Clarify with your employer whether the role requires immediate bar admission or whether you'll be supervised while you qualify.
Request the LCA before signing your offer letter
Unlike H-1B visa, H-1B1 visa doesn't require USCIS petition approval, but the employer still must file and receive a certified LCA from DOL before your consular appointment. Confirm your employer has started this step, not just promised to, before you resign your current position.
Prepare a clear nonimmigrant intent statement
H-1B1 Singapore does not permit dual intent, so consular officers will probe your ties to Singapore. Draft a concise statement documenting your intent to return, including property, family, or professional ties, and align it with your employer's representation in the LCA.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Attorney job title automatically qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B1 Singapore?
Attorney roles qualify as specialty occupations because they require a Juris Doctor or equivalent law degree in a directly related field. The O*NET occupation profile for lawyers confirms the minimum education requirement is a professional degree, which satisfies the DOL and consular standard for H-1B1 Singapore specialty occupation classification without additional justification.
How does the H-1B1 Singapore visa differ from the H-1B for Singaporean attorneys?
H-1B1 Singapore has no lottery, a dedicated annual cap of 5,400 visas that rarely fills, and is adjudicated at the consulate rather than through USCIS. H-1B requires an employer to win a lottery slot before filing a petition. For Singaporean attorneys, H-1B1 offers a more predictable timeline and eliminates the April registration uncertainty entirely.
Can I switch law firms while on H-1B1 Singapore status?
Changing employers requires your new firm to file a fresh LCA with DOL and support a new H-1B1 visa consular application. There is no portability protection equivalent to the H-1B AC21 rule, so you cannot begin work at the new firm until the LCA is certified and your new visa is issued. Plan for a gap between roles.
How do I find U.S. law firms that actively sponsor H-1B1 Singapore visas for attorneys?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by employers with documented H-1B1 visa LCA filing history, so you can identify firms that have sponsored Singaporean professionals in legal roles before. This is more reliable than applying broadly, since many firms are unfamiliar with the H-1B1 process and may incorrectly direct you toward H-1B instead.
Does my Singapore bar admission transfer to U.S. legal practice under H-1B1?
Singapore bar admission does not transfer to any U.S. jurisdiction. Your H-1B1 visa authorizes you to work for a sponsoring employer, but practicing law independently requires passing the bar exam in the state where you'll work. Some U.S. jurisdictions allow foreign-educated attorneys to sit the bar directly; requirements vary by state and depend on your degree structure.