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Legal F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Arizona are concentrated in Phoenix and Tucson, where large law firms, corporate legal departments, and government agencies hire international graduates in roles from paralegal to compliance analyst. Firms like Quarles & Brady, Fennemore, and Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner have Arizona offices with established hiring programs for international talent.
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Job Category: Facilities
Requisition Number: ASSIS001397
Posted: July 10, 2026
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Locations
Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA
Description
Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP is seeking a highly organized and field-ready Assistant Facilities & Construction Project Manager to join our Real Estate, Design and Construction team. This position may be in Phoenix, Las Vegas, Denver, or one of our California offices. This position will own the lifecycle of routine maintenance and repairs across our western locations while supporting construction initiatives nationally. In this role, you need to thrive equally behind a desk and on a job site, shift from vendor negotiation to executive reporting without missing a beat, and bring strategic discipline to an environment that demands both speed and precision.
Responsibilities:
Facilities Management
- Evaluate the scope of work for routine maintenance, repairs, and service requests across all locations
- Source, vet, and manage relationships with qualified vendors and subcontractors
- Triage and prioritize reactive maintenance tickets against planned preventive schedules
- Track and report repair types, frequencies, costs, and resolution times to leadership
- Identify recurring issues and develop proactive maintenance strategies to reduce long-term costs
- Oversee furniture repairs and replacements in coordination with the Directors of Administration and Office Managers
- Ensure compliance with building codes, safety regulations, and Firm standards
Construction Project Support
- Act as a project manager assistant on tenant improvements
- Conduct regular job site visits nationally to monitor progress, quality, and safety compliance
- Coordinate between architects, GCs, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders
- Track project schedules, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and punch lists
- Maintain project documentation and ensure all permitting and inspections are on track
- Escalate risks and blockers to the Real Estate Management Team promptly
Office Support— Partner with Directors of Administration /Office Managers
Work closely with Directors of Administration and Office Managers at each location to ensure a well-functioning workplace environment:
- Oversee sourcing and lifecycle management of office appliances (microwaves, refrigerators, dishwashers, etc.)
- Coordinate appliance repair, warranty claims, and replacements in a timely manner
- Support Directors of Administration and Office Managers with vendor escalations and contract renewals for all office service categories
- Ensure consistent service standards and experience across all locations
Reporting, Strategy & Team Development
- Produce regular maintenance and project status reports for leadership
- Build and maintain a vendor scorecard to drive accountability and performance
- Contribute to annual capital planning and deferred maintenance forecasting
- Monitor spend against approved budgets; flag variances early
- Recommend process improvements and technology tools to improve efficiency
- Serve as a responsive single point of contact for facilities issues at assigned locations
Required Qualifications
- 3–6 years of experience in facilities management, construction project coordination, or corporate real estate operations
- Demonstrated ability to scope and manage maintenance and repair work across multiple sites
- Experience managing a network of vendors and service contractors
- Comfort reading construction drawings, scopes of work, and contracts
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s, associate’s degree or certificate in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field
- PMP, CFM, FMP, or LEED credential
- Experience with ServiceNow and/or project management tools (e.g., Procore, Smartsheet, Microsoft Project)
- Background in tenant improvement or commercial office construction
- Familiarity with OSHA, ADA, and local building codes across western states
Compensation
- The national average salary range for this role is $62,000 - $103,000. Starting salary will be determined based on location, qualifications and experience
BENEFITS
Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave, 401(k) Plan, Paid Days Off/Vacation, Firm Paid Holidays
Colorado candidates are not required to submit age-related information and may redact any personally identifiable information on their application materials including but are not limited to age, date of birth, and dates of attendance and date of graduation for educational institutions. This position does not have a fixed deadline. The posting will remain open until the position is filled and all necessary due diligence has been completed for the selected candidate.
Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP will consider all qualified applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to firm policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations.
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Which legal companies sponsor F-1 OPT visas in Arizona?
Arizona-based legal employers that have historically sponsored international graduates include large regional firms such as Quarles & Brady, Fennemore Craig, and Lewis Roca, as well as the corporate legal and compliance departments of major employers like Banner Health, Intel, and Freeport-McMoRan. Government agencies and public interest organizations also hire OPT workers in legal support roles, though sponsorship practices vary by position and employer.
Which cities in Arizona have the most legal F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Phoenix is by far the primary market, home to the bulk of Arizona's Am Law-ranked firm offices, corporate headquarters, and state agency legal divisions. Tucson offers a secondary market, with the University of Arizona's proximity driving demand for legal research and compliance roles. Scottsdale and Tempe also have active corporate legal and contract management hiring, particularly in tech and financial services.
What types of legal roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship?
Roles most commonly filled through F-1 OPT in the legal sector include paralegal, legal analyst, compliance analyst, contract specialist, legal operations coordinator, and immigration case assistant. Positions requiring a law degree, such as associate attorney, can also qualify for STEM OPT extension if housed within a STEM-designated program, though eligibility depends on the specific degree classification and employer E-Verify enrollment.
How do I find legal F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Arizona?
Migrate Mate lets you filter specifically for legal F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Arizona, showing employers with verified sponsorship history rather than unverified self-reported claims. You can search by city, role type, and firm size to narrow results to Phoenix, Tucson, or Scottsdale. This is more targeted than broad job searches because results are filtered to employers who have actively sponsored international candidates in legal roles.
Are there state-specific considerations for F-1 OPT sponsorship in Arizona's legal industry?
Arizona law firms and corporate legal departments that sponsor OPT workers must be enrolled in E-Verify if they intend to support a STEM OPT extension, which is a federal requirement rather than a state one. Arizona does not impose additional state-level restrictions on OPT employment. However, legal roles involving practicing law require admission to the Arizona State Bar, which international graduates on OPT cannot pursue without meeting separate licensing requirements independent of visa status.