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Attorney roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under USMCA for Canadian and Mexican professionals with a law degree and active bar admission. U.S. law firms and corporate legal departments can sponsor TN status without a lottery, cap, or labor market test for Canadian citizens.
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Joining McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC means becoming part of a team that values your voice, your growth, and your impact on clients, colleagues, and the communities we serve. Since 1935, McNees has been a trusted, client-focused law firm delivering practical, results-driven legal solutions with integrity and a client-first philosophy. We are a full-service firm with more than 170 attorneys and 350 professionals, committed to excellence across a wide range of practice areas and industries.
At McNees, we are guided by our core values of authentic relationships, excellence, growth, and balance to foster collaboration and innovation. We support your success through mentorship, leadership development, and continuous learning opportunities. Our commitment to community runs deep, with a strong tradition of stewardship through pro bono work, charitable initiatives, and civic engagement. We also prioritize flexibility and well-being with a family-focused culture, reasonable revenue hour expectations, and technology that drives efficiency.
If you're looking for an opportunity to do meaningful work with people who value integrity and collaboration, you'll feel at home at McNees.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
McNees, Wallace & Nurick is actively seeking an Associate to join our Labor and Employment group, with a focus on education law and representation of school districts. At McNees, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We foster a culture of integrity, innovation, and collaboration—where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your contributions make a real impact. If you are passionate about advising public-sector clients, navigating complex labor and employment issues, and building lasting client relationships, we would welcome the opportunity to connect with you.
As an Attorney at McNees, you'll be an integral part of our team, working on meaningful matters and building strong client relationships. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Case Management: Take ownership of assigned matters from start to finish - review, analyze, and develop strategies to achieve successful outcomes.
- Legal Research & Analysis: Conduct thorough research using all available resources to support case strategies and provide well-informed advice.
- Document Drafting: Prepare, review, and finalize contracts, pleadings, agreements, and other legal documents with precision and attention to detail.
- Client Communication: Serve as a trusted advisor by maintaining regular, proactive communication with clients about case progress and next steps.
- Negotiation & Advocacy: Represent clients effectively in negotiations and work toward favorable resolutions whenever possible.
- Collaboration: Partner with senior attorneys and colleagues across practice areas to deliver comprehensive legal solutions.
- Compliance & Ethics: Uphold the highest standards of professional conduct, including adherence to state bar requirements and firm policies.
- Financial Responsibility: Assist in setting retainers, managing payment schedules, and ensuring timely collection of receivables for assigned cases.
- Continuous Learning: Stay current with legal developments and complete all required Continuing Legal Education (CLE) to maintain bar membership.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Admission to the Pennsylvania Bar (or eligibility to waive in).
- 5+ years of experience in labor and employment law, including experience in education law and working with school districts.
- Strong legal research, analytical, writing, and verbal communication skills.
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented professional with strong organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Availability for periodic travel and attendance at evening meetings, including school board or related meetings, which may occur between Harrisburg and Philadelphia.
ABOUT McNEES
Headquartered in Harrisburg, Pa., McNees operates offices across Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, and Washington, D.C., giving our team a broad regional footprint and diverse opportunities for collaboration. We are ranked among the NLJ 500, Best Law Firms, and Best Lawyers, and nationally recognized for excellence in areas such as construction litigation and energy law.
Our attorneys deliver tailored strategies to businesses, individuals, and organizations across industries, including real estate, energy, healthcare, banking and finance, insurance, construction, and technology. We also have a strong presence in public sector law, advocating for clients in regulatory and legislative matters at all levels of government.
Our services span corporate law, real estate and construction, labor and employment, litigation, tax, intellectual property, energy and environmental, estate planning, and public sector law, complemented by affiliated businesses like Apollo Communications (strategic marketing and PR), Keystone Municipal Solutions (municipal consulting), and Pine Street Land Company (title and settlement services).
McNees offers an engaging work environment, robust opportunities for professional development, challenging and rewarding career paths, and competitive compensation.
McNees is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to any trait protected by law.
INTRODUCTION
Joining McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC means becoming part of a team that values your voice, your growth, and your impact on clients, colleagues, and the communities we serve. Since 1935, McNees has been a trusted, client-focused law firm delivering practical, results-driven legal solutions with integrity and a client-first philosophy. We are a full-service firm with more than 170 attorneys and 350 professionals, committed to excellence across a wide range of practice areas and industries.
At McNees, we are guided by our core values of authentic relationships, excellence, growth, and balance to foster collaboration and innovation. We support your success through mentorship, leadership development, and continuous learning opportunities. Our commitment to community runs deep, with a strong tradition of stewardship through pro bono work, charitable initiatives, and civic engagement. We also prioritize flexibility and well-being with a family-focused culture, reasonable revenue hour expectations, and technology that drives efficiency.
If you're looking for an opportunity to do meaningful work with people who value integrity and collaboration, you'll feel at home at McNees.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
McNees, Wallace & Nurick is actively seeking an Associate to join our Labor and Employment group, with a focus on education law and representation of school districts. At McNees, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We foster a culture of integrity, innovation, and collaboration—where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your contributions make a real impact. If you are passionate about advising public-sector clients, navigating complex labor and employment issues, and building lasting client relationships, we would welcome the opportunity to connect with you.
As an Attorney at McNees, you'll be an integral part of our team, working on meaningful matters and building strong client relationships. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Case Management: Take ownership of assigned matters from start to finish - review, analyze, and develop strategies to achieve successful outcomes.
- Legal Research & Analysis: Conduct thorough research using all available resources to support case strategies and provide well-informed advice.
- Document Drafting: Prepare, review, and finalize contracts, pleadings, agreements, and other legal documents with precision and attention to detail.
- Client Communication: Serve as a trusted advisor by maintaining regular, proactive communication with clients about case progress and next steps.
- Negotiation & Advocacy: Represent clients effectively in negotiations and work toward favorable resolutions whenever possible.
- Collaboration: Partner with senior attorneys and colleagues across practice areas to deliver comprehensive legal solutions.
- Compliance & Ethics: Uphold the highest standards of professional conduct, including adherence to state bar requirements and firm policies.
- Financial Responsibility: Assist in setting retainers, managing payment schedules, and ensuring timely collection of receivables for assigned cases.
- Continuous Learning: Stay current with legal developments and complete all required Continuing Legal Education (CLE) to maintain bar membership.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Admission to the Pennsylvania Bar (or eligibility to waive in).
- 5+ years of experience in labor and employment law, including experience in education law and working with school districts.
- Strong legal research, analytical, writing, and verbal communication skills.
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented professional with strong organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Availability for periodic travel and attendance at evening meetings, including school board or related meetings, which may occur between Harrisburg and Philadelphia.
ABOUT McNEES
Headquartered in Harrisburg, Pa., McNees operates offices across Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, and Washington, D.C., giving our team a broad regional footprint and diverse opportunities for collaboration. We are ranked among the NLJ 500, Best Law Firms, and Best Lawyers, and nationally recognized for excellence in areas such as construction litigation and energy law.
Our attorneys deliver tailored strategies to businesses, individuals, and organizations across industries, including real estate, energy, healthcare, banking and finance, insurance, construction, and technology. We also have a strong presence in public sector law, advocating for clients in regulatory and legislative matters at all levels of government.
Our services span corporate law, real estate and construction, labor and employment, litigation, tax, intellectual property, energy and environmental, estate planning, and public sector law, complemented by affiliated businesses like Apollo Communications (strategic marketing and PR), Keystone Municipal Solutions (municipal consulting), and Pine Street Land Company (title and settlement services).
McNees offers an engaging work environment, robust opportunities for professional development, challenging and rewarding career paths, and competitive compensation.
McNees is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to any trait protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as an Attorney
Verify your bar admission matches the role
TN visa Attorney status requires active membership in a U.S., Canadian, or Mexican bar. Confirm your provincial or federal bar admission is current and obtain a letter of good standing before approaching employers.
Target firms with cross-border practice groups
Law firms handling M&A, trade, or regulatory work across the U.S.-Canada or U.S.-Mexico border hire TN Attorneys regularly. Their immigration counsel already understands the classification, cutting down the internal education you'd otherwise provide.
Get your credential evaluation ready early
If your law degree is from a Canadian or Mexican institution, have a credential evaluation prepared before interviews begin. Some corporate legal departments require it to confirm your degree maps to a U.S. J.D. equivalent for TN purposes.
Request a support letter that names TN explicitly
Once you have an offer, ask the employer's HR or outside immigration counsel to draft the TN support letter specifying 'Attorney' as the USMCA category. A vague offer letter causes delays at the port of entry or consulate.
Search for TN-ready Attorney roles using Migrate Mate
Filter Attorney openings by TN visa sponsorship availability on Migrate Mate to focus only on employers already familiar with the classification, so you avoid spending weeks on opportunities that stall at the offer stage.
Prepare for dual-intent scrutiny at admission
TN is a nonimmigrant classification with no dual-intent protection. If you're on a partnership track or have a pending green card application, Canadian and Mexican attorneys in BigLaw increasingly route through TN renewals carefully to avoid status complications.
Attorney TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Attorney category qualify for TN visa sponsorship under USMCA?
Yes. 'Lawyer' is an explicitly listed USMCA professional category, and U.S. immigration authorities recognize attorneys who hold a law degree and active bar membership in Canada, Mexico, or the United States. Your employer provides a support letter confirming the role requires a licensed attorney, and you present that at a port of entry or U.S. consulate.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Attorney roles?
TN is usually faster and simpler for Attorney roles. Canadians can obtain TN status at a port of entry the same day with no petition filing. H-1B visa requires USCIS to approve a petition, takes months, and is subject to an annual lottery. For Mexican citizens, TN requires a consular visa appointment but still avoids the H-1B lottery and annual cap.
What documents does your employer need to sponsor your TN attorney status?
Your employer needs to provide a signed support letter on company letterhead stating your job title, the legal basis for TN classification, your expected work duration, and your compensation. You separately supply your law degree, bar membership certificate, and letter of good standing. USCIS reviews these if you apply for a TN visa stamp rather than entering at a Canadian land border.
Where can you find Attorney roles that already offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists Attorney openings specifically filtered by TN visa sponsorship, so you can target employers who have already committed to supporting the classification rather than pitching it cold. This is especially useful for Mexican nationals who need consular processing and want to confirm employer readiness before investing time in the application cycle.
Can you switch law firms on TN status without losing your work authorization?
Yes, but TN status is employer-specific. You need a new TN authorization tied to your new employer before or at the time you start working there. Canadians can get this at a port of entry with a new support letter from the new firm. Mexican citizens need a new visa stamp, so plan the timeline around consular appointment availability in your city.