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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Be Here. Be Great. Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group's member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a "small company" culture where your ideas will be heard with "big company" expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty and property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow.
At Great American, we value and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best.
Our Executive Liability Division underwrites Directors’ and Officers’ Liability Insurance, Employment Practices Liability Insurance, and Fiduciary Liability Insurance for public, private and not for profit companies. The Executive Liability Division is searching for an Associate Claims Attorney or a Claims Attorney depending on background and experience. The person hired for this position will work from the Schaumburg, IL office. Great American’s culture is built on connection, shared learning, and strong relationships. To support this, employees in this role are expected to be on-site four days a week (Tuesday-Thursday required), with the flexibility to work one day remotely, Monday or Friday.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a member of our Claims Department, you will be responsible for handling an inventory of claim files. Duties may include:
- Performs detailed analysis of each claim.
- Evaluates coverage and liability, issues written coverage opinions and monitors all aspects of the file while working toward resolution of the claim; including hiring, monitoring and paying defense counsel.
- Develops and implements claim litigation and resolution strategies.
- Provides information to underwriters and reinsurers on specific claims or insureds and legal trends and issues which affect the business.
- Secures and analyzes necessary information (i.e., reports, policies, appraisals, releases, statements, records, or other documents) in the investigation of claims.
- Attends arbitrations or mediations as necessary.
- May affect settlements / reserves within prescribed limits and submit recommendations where applicable.
- Ensures that claims payments are issued in a timely and accurate manner.
- Ensures that claims handling is conducted in compliance with applicable statutes, regulations, and other legal requirements, and that all applicable company procedures and policies are followed.
- May provide technical advice to other functional areas.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
- JD (Juris Doctorate) and current attorney license required.
- Generally, 2 to 6 years of related experience.
- Experience in the areas of litigation, insurance coverage, employment practices, or claims adjusting would be a plus.
- Detail oriented, organized and possess strong analytical skills.
BUSINESS UNIT:
Executive Liability
SALARY RANGE:
$90,000.00 - $115,000.00
BENEFITS:
We offer competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees*. Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Full-time and eligible part-time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits.
Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs. Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process.
*Excludes seasonal employees and interns.
INTRODUCTION
Be Here. Be Great. Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group's member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a "small company" culture where your ideas will be heard with "big company" expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty and property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow.
At Great American, we value and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best.
Our Executive Liability Division underwrites Directors’ and Officers’ Liability Insurance, Employment Practices Liability Insurance, and Fiduciary Liability Insurance for public, private and not for profit companies. The Executive Liability Division is searching for an Associate Claims Attorney or a Claims Attorney depending on background and experience. The person hired for this position will work from the Schaumburg, IL office. Great American’s culture is built on connection, shared learning, and strong relationships. To support this, employees in this role are expected to be on-site four days a week (Tuesday-Thursday required), with the flexibility to work one day remotely, Monday or Friday.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a member of our Claims Department, you will be responsible for handling an inventory of claim files. Duties may include:
- Performs detailed analysis of each claim.
- Evaluates coverage and liability, issues written coverage opinions and monitors all aspects of the file while working toward resolution of the claim; including hiring, monitoring and paying defense counsel.
- Develops and implements claim litigation and resolution strategies.
- Provides information to underwriters and reinsurers on specific claims or insureds and legal trends and issues which affect the business.
- Secures and analyzes necessary information (i.e., reports, policies, appraisals, releases, statements, records, or other documents) in the investigation of claims.
- Attends arbitrations or mediations as necessary.
- May affect settlements / reserves within prescribed limits and submit recommendations where applicable.
- Ensures that claims payments are issued in a timely and accurate manner.
- Ensures that claims handling is conducted in compliance with applicable statutes, regulations, and other legal requirements, and that all applicable company procedures and policies are followed.
- May provide technical advice to other functional areas.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
- JD (Juris Doctorate) and current attorney license required.
- Generally, 2 to 6 years of related experience.
- Experience in the areas of litigation, insurance coverage, employment practices, or claims adjusting would be a plus.
- Detail oriented, organized and possess strong analytical skills.
BUSINESS UNIT:
Executive Liability
SALARY RANGE:
$90,000.00 - $115,000.00
BENEFITS:
We offer competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees*. Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Full-time and eligible part-time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits.
Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs. Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process.
*Excludes seasonal employees and interns.
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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.