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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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Get Access To All JobsAt Quintairos, Prieto, Wood \& Boyer, P.A. (QPWB), success starts with people. As the nation’s largest minority \& women-owned law firm, we are proud to cultivate a culture where attorneys feel valued, empowered, and inspired to grow. We are seeking Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorneys licensed in Kentucky to join our dynamic and growing practice across multiple office locations in the state.
This full-time position is a strong opportunity for attorneys with 1–10 years of experience who are looking to handle diverse workers’ compensation matters and grow in a collaborative, high-performance environment.
Why Join Us?
✅ Be a Difference-Maker: Join a respected national defense firm where you’ll contribute to a team committed to achieving meaningful outcomes and maintaining the highest standards in client service and litigation.
✅ Comprehensive Support \& Mentorship: Access mentoring, CLEs, and training programs designed to help you refine your litigation skills and chart a path to advancement.
✅ Competitive Compensation \& Benefits: We offer a competitive salary and robust benefits, including a generous 401(k) match and employer-paid insurance coverage.
Your Role: Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorney
As an Attorney in our Workers’ Compensation Practice Group, you will provide strategic legal representation to employers, carriers, third-party administrators, and self-insureds. Your responsibilities include:
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Case Preparation \& Medical Record Review: Analyzing and summarizing medical records and case files to formulate effective case strategies.
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Courtroom Advocacy: Drafting and arguing motions, attending hearings, and representing clients in court proceedings.
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Deposition Practice: Preparing clients for and attending depositions of fact and expert witnesses.
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Report Drafting \& Communication: Preparing initial, interim, and pre-trial reports; maintaining open communication with clients throughout the case lifecycle.
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Discovery Management: Responding to discovery requests, drafting discovery-related motions, and ensuring full compliance with procedural rules.
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Client Engagement: Building strong relationships with clients, managing expectations, and advising on case risks, strategy, and resolution paths.
What You Bring
✔️ Experience:
- 1–10 years of experience in Workers’ Compensation defense litigation preferred.
- Attorneys with litigation experience and a strong desire to transition into Workers’ Compensation will also be considered.
✔️ Legal Knowledge \& Skills:
- Strong research, writing, and courtroom advocacy skills.
- Excellent case organization, time management, and problem-solving abilities.
✔️ Licensure \& Education:
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Admitted to practice law in the State of Kentucky and in good standing.
What We Offer
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Competitive Salary: Commensurate with experience and contributions.
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Comprehensive Benefits Package:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with generous employer match.
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Employer-paid life and disability insurance.
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Career Growth \& Advancement:
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Access to mentorship, leadership training, CLEs, and long-term career development resources.
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Work-Life Balance \& Firm Culture:
- A supportive and collaborative environment with flexible work options where attorneys can thrive personally and professionally.
Why QPWB?
At QPWB, we are more than just a law firm—we are a community of professionals dedicated to excellence, innovation, and making a difference. We celebrate diversity, support entrepreneurial attorneys, and provide a platform to build vibrant and lasting litigation careers.
At Quintairos, Prieto, Wood \& Boyer, P.A. (QPWB), success starts with people. As the nation’s largest minority \& women-owned law firm, we are proud to cultivate a culture where attorneys feel valued, empowered, and inspired to grow. We are seeking Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorneys licensed in Kentucky to join our dynamic and growing practice across multiple office locations in the state.
This full-time position is a strong opportunity for attorneys with 1–10 years of experience who are looking to handle diverse workers’ compensation matters and grow in a collaborative, high-performance environment.
Why Join Us?
✅ Be a Difference-Maker: Join a respected national defense firm where you’ll contribute to a team committed to achieving meaningful outcomes and maintaining the highest standards in client service and litigation.
✅ Comprehensive Support \& Mentorship: Access mentoring, CLEs, and training programs designed to help you refine your litigation skills and chart a path to advancement.
✅ Competitive Compensation \& Benefits: We offer a competitive salary and robust benefits, including a generous 401(k) match and employer-paid insurance coverage.
Your Role: Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorney
As an Attorney in our Workers’ Compensation Practice Group, you will provide strategic legal representation to employers, carriers, third-party administrators, and self-insureds. Your responsibilities include:
-
Case Preparation \& Medical Record Review: Analyzing and summarizing medical records and case files to formulate effective case strategies.
-
Courtroom Advocacy: Drafting and arguing motions, attending hearings, and representing clients in court proceedings.
-
Deposition Practice: Preparing clients for and attending depositions of fact and expert witnesses.
-
Report Drafting \& Communication: Preparing initial, interim, and pre-trial reports; maintaining open communication with clients throughout the case lifecycle.
-
Discovery Management: Responding to discovery requests, drafting discovery-related motions, and ensuring full compliance with procedural rules.
-
Client Engagement: Building strong relationships with clients, managing expectations, and advising on case risks, strategy, and resolution paths.
What You Bring
✔️ Experience:
- 1–10 years of experience in Workers’ Compensation defense litigation preferred.
- Attorneys with litigation experience and a strong desire to transition into Workers’ Compensation will also be considered.
✔️ Legal Knowledge \& Skills:
- Strong research, writing, and courtroom advocacy skills.
- Excellent case organization, time management, and problem-solving abilities.
✔️ Licensure \& Education:
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Admitted to practice law in the State of Kentucky and in good standing.
What We Offer
-
Competitive Salary: Commensurate with experience and contributions.
-
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with generous employer match.
-
Employer-paid life and disability insurance.
-
Career Growth \& Advancement:
-
Access to mentorship, leadership training, CLEs, and long-term career development resources.
-
Work-Life Balance \& Firm Culture:
- A supportive and collaborative environment with flexible work options where attorneys can thrive personally and professionally.
Why QPWB?
At QPWB, we are more than just a law firm—we are a community of professionals dedicated to excellence, innovation, and making a difference. We celebrate diversity, support entrepreneurial attorneys, and provide a platform to build vibrant and lasting litigation careers.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as an Associate Attorney
Confirm your bar admission qualifies
TN visa 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.
Associate 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.