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Associate Attorney roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA treaty, making them accessible to Canadian and Mexican lawyers without the H-1B lottery. Your law degree and bar admission are the core credentials employers verify. Canadian citizens can apply at the port of entry; Mexican citizens require a consular appointment.
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Calling all Associate Attorney – Commercial & Employment Litigation
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Chris De Armas
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Salary: $150,000 - $250,000 per year
A bit about us:
We are a premier, boutique litigation firm in downtown Minneapolis. We represent both plaintiffs and defendants in complex business and commercial disputes, with specialty strengths in employment law, financial litigation, real estate litigation, and shareholder disputes. Our team handles high-profile matters and has a stellar track record in state and federal trial and appellate courts. We offer an energetic, collegial work environment with competitive compensation and benefits.
Why join us?
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
JOB DETAILS
We seek an Associate Attorney with 4–10 years of meaningful commercial litigation experience to join our trial-focused practice. You will take on significant responsibility early, working closely with partners, clients, and co-counsel on cases that demand excellent judgment, writing, and advocacy skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage case strategy and day-to-day litigation across business/commercial, employment, and real estate matters (state and federal).
- Draft and argue motions; prepare pleadings; conduct and defend depositions; oversee written and e-discovery.
- Appear in court for hearings, conferences, and trials; support appellate briefing as needed.
- Partner with clients on risk assessment, case evaluation, and settlement strategy.
- Collaborate with a tight-knit team of litigators; mentor junior team members where appropriate.
- Uphold firm standards for professionalism, responsiveness, and client service.
QUALIFICATIONS
- J.D. from a top law school or a strong academic record (e.g., top of class).
- 4–10 years of substantive commercial litigation experience.
- Admission to the Minnesota bar (required).
- Additional state licensure appreciated (we represent clients in matters across the U.S.).
- Exceptional legal writing, oral advocacy, and analytical skills; comfort with complex fact patterns and discovery.
- Thrives in a high-energy, fully onsite environment; reliable, organized, and team-oriented.
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button.
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INTRODUCTION
Calling all Associate Attorney – Commercial & Employment Litigation
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Chris De Armas
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button and sending us your resume.
Salary: $150,000 - $250,000 per year
A bit about us:
We are a premier, boutique litigation firm in downtown Minneapolis. We represent both plaintiffs and defendants in complex business and commercial disputes, with specialty strengths in employment law, financial litigation, real estate litigation, and shareholder disputes. Our team handles high-profile matters and has a stellar track record in state and federal trial and appellate courts. We offer an energetic, collegial work environment with competitive compensation and benefits.
Why join us?
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
JOB DETAILS
We seek an Associate Attorney with 4–10 years of meaningful commercial litigation experience to join our trial-focused practice. You will take on significant responsibility early, working closely with partners, clients, and co-counsel on cases that demand excellent judgment, writing, and advocacy skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage case strategy and day-to-day litigation across business/commercial, employment, and real estate matters (state and federal).
- Draft and argue motions; prepare pleadings; conduct and defend depositions; oversee written and e-discovery.
- Appear in court for hearings, conferences, and trials; support appellate briefing as needed.
- Partner with clients on risk assessment, case evaluation, and settlement strategy.
- Collaborate with a tight-knit team of litigators; mentor junior team members where appropriate.
- Uphold firm standards for professionalism, responsiveness, and client service.
QUALIFICATIONS
- J.D. from a top law school or a strong academic record (e.g., top of class).
- 4–10 years of substantive commercial litigation experience.
- Admission to the Minnesota bar (required).
- Additional state licensure appreciated (we represent clients in matters across the U.S.).
- Exceptional legal writing, oral advocacy, and analytical skills; comfort with complex fact patterns and discovery.
- Thrives in a high-energy, fully onsite environment; reliable, organized, and team-oriented.
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.
It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as an Associate Attorney
Confirm your bar admission qualifies
TN status requires you to practice law in the U.S., so confirm your Canadian or Mexican law degree and any bar admission documents are translated, certified, and ready to present. Consular officers and CBP officers both scrutinize credential packages for this role.
Target law firms with prior TN history
Search employer records to identify law firms with recent visa sponsorship experience. Firms already familiar with visa sponsorship processes move faster and are less likely to insist on H-1B as the only path. For TN visas specifically, Canadian applicants can present an offer letter and support documentation directly at the U.S. port of entry, while Mexican applicants apply through a U.S. consulate—both processes are faster than H-1B petitions.
Request a support letter covering specialty occupation
Ask your prospective employer to detail in the offer letter why the Associate Attorney role requires a law degree specifically, not just any bachelor's degree. This framing directly addresses the specialty occupation requirement CBP applies at the border.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to filter Associate Attorney openings by TN visa sponsorship availability. You'll see which employers are actively filing, so you spend time on roles where sponsorship is already built into the hiring process.
Clarify Mexican applicants' consular appointment timeline
As a Mexican national, you can't self-petition at a port of entry like Canadian nationals can. Build at least four to six weeks into your start date timeline to account for consular scheduling and document review at a U.S. embassy or consulate.
Negotiate start date around TN filing completion
Canadians approved at the border can begin work immediately, but delays happen when paperwork is incomplete. Align your offer letter start date with a realistic filing window so you're not locked into a date before status is confirmed.
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Find Associate Attorney JobsAssociate Attorney TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Associate Attorney role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes. Lawyers are explicitly listed as a qualifying occupation under the USMCA TN category. To qualify, your role must require a law degree and involve practicing law or providing legal services. General business or compliance roles that only prefer a law degree may not meet the specialty occupation threshold CBP applies.
How does TN visa sponsorship for Associate Attorneys compare to H-1B?
TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian nationals, so you can apply any time of year without waiting for an April lottery slot. H-1B subjects you to a random selection process with roughly one-in-four odds. TN also processes faster, especially for Canadians who can receive approval at the port of entry the same day.
What documents does my employer need to provide for TN sponsorship?
Your employer must provide a detailed support letter on company letterhead confirming your job title, job duties, the law degree requirement, anticipated length of employment, and your compensation arrangement. The letter must establish that the role qualifies as a specialty occupation under TN criteria. CBP or the consular officer will review this document as the core of your application.
Where can I find Associate Attorney jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. You can filter Associate Attorney openings by TN visa sponsorship so you're only seeing roles where employers are already set up to file. Most general job boards don't filter by visa category, which means you end up screening dozens of postings manually before finding one that's relevant.
Can I switch law firms while on TN status as an Associate Attorney?
Yes, but your TN status is tied to your current employer. You'll need your new firm to obtain a new TN approval before you start working there. Canadian nationals can do this at the port of entry with a new support letter from the new employer. Mexican nationals will need to return to a consulate. Plan for at least a two to four week gap between offer acceptance and your new start date.
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