Legal Jobs in Texas with F-1 OPT Sponsorship
F-1 OPT legal jobs in Texas are concentrated in Houston, Dallas, and Austin, where major law firms like Baker Botts, Vinson & Elkins, and Haynes and Boone, alongside in-house legal departments at energy, technology, and healthcare companies, regularly hire international graduates in paralegal, legal analyst, and compliance roles.
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The Clerk position involves complex clerical work for the Office of the Attorney General's Facilities and Asset Management Division for the Child Support Division. Work involves processing supply orders, preparing orders for delivery, and assisting with stock maintenance and inventory. OAG employees enjoy excellent benefits along with tremendous opportunities to do important work and make a positive difference in the lives of all Texans.
The OAG is a dynamic state agency with over 4,000 employees throughout the State of Texas. As the State’s law firm, the OAG provides exemplary legal representation in diverse areas of law. OAG employees enjoy excellent benefits along with tremendous opportunities to do important work at a large, dynamic state agency making a positive difference in the lives of Texans.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS
- Processes outgoing supply stock orders ensuring that correct commodities are picked in the correct quantities, and performs quality control checks of outgoing stock orders.
- Processes outbound freight and parcel shipments ensuring that shipping documents are processed and addressed correctly; packages items to prevent loss or damage.
- Performs routine stock maintenance activities and physical inventory counts in an accurate and efficient manner.
- Assists with loading and unloading truck for delivery and pick up of supplies, furniture, or other agency assets.
- Assists with maintenance and repair projects as needed.
- Assists with agency projects including modular furniture reconfigurations and office moves, and asset management, including data entry, document review, and other projects as needed.
- Performs warehouse work.
- Performs data entry in the Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS) as needed.
- May train others.
- Performs related work as assigned.
- Maintains relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions.
- Attends work regularly in compliance with agreed-upon work schedule.
- Ensures security and confidentiality of sensitive and/or protected information.
- Complies with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent.
- Experience: One year of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: materials handling, general warehousing, order fulfillment, packaging, or shipping.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines.
- Skill in effective oral and written communication.
- Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making.
- Ability to receive and respond positively to constructive feedback.
- Ability to work cooperatively with co-workers, management, other agency personnel, and vendors.
- Ability to provide excellent customer service.
- Ability to maintain accurate records of work produced and materials processed.
- Ability to work in person at assigned OAG work location, perform all assigned tasks at designated OAG work space within OAG work location, and perform in-person work with coworkers (e.g., collaborating, training, mentoring) for the entirety of every work week (unless on approved leave).
- Ability to arrange for personal transportation for business-related travel.
- Ability to work more than 40 hours as needed and in compliance with the FLSA.
- Ability to repeatedly lift and relocate 50 lbs without assistance daily.
- Ability to travel (including overnight travel) up to 5%.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
- Experience: Three years of successful experience in a warehouse environment.
- Experience: Driving a forklift.
- Other Language: Ability to proficiently read, write, and speak Spanish.
LOCATION
Primary Location: Texas-Austin
Work Locations: Facilities & Asset Management (302-073) 4044 Promontory Point Dr Austin 78744
Job: Office and Administrative Support
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
State Job Code: 0059
Salary Admin Plan: A
Grade: 11
Salary (Pay Basis): 3,621.67 - 3,621.67 (Monthly)
Number of Openings: 1
Overtime Status: Non-exempt
Job Posting: Apr 1, 2026, 1:48:25 PM
Closing Date: Ongoing
TO APPLY
To apply for a job with the OAG, electronic applications can be submitted through CAPPS Recruit. A State of Texas application must be completed to be considered, and paper applications are not accepted. Your application for this position may subject you to a criminal background check pursuant to the Texas Government Code. Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_AdministrativeSupport.pdf
THE OAG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
INTRODUCTION
The Clerk position involves complex clerical work for the Office of the Attorney General's Facilities and Asset Management Division for the Child Support Division. Work involves processing supply orders, preparing orders for delivery, and assisting with stock maintenance and inventory. OAG employees enjoy excellent benefits along with tremendous opportunities to do important work and make a positive difference in the lives of all Texans.
The OAG is a dynamic state agency with over 4,000 employees throughout the State of Texas. As the State’s law firm, the OAG provides exemplary legal representation in diverse areas of law. OAG employees enjoy excellent benefits along with tremendous opportunities to do important work at a large, dynamic state agency making a positive difference in the lives of Texans.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS
- Processes outgoing supply stock orders ensuring that correct commodities are picked in the correct quantities, and performs quality control checks of outgoing stock orders.
- Processes outbound freight and parcel shipments ensuring that shipping documents are processed and addressed correctly; packages items to prevent loss or damage.
- Performs routine stock maintenance activities and physical inventory counts in an accurate and efficient manner.
- Assists with loading and unloading truck for delivery and pick up of supplies, furniture, or other agency assets.
- Assists with maintenance and repair projects as needed.
- Assists with agency projects including modular furniture reconfigurations and office moves, and asset management, including data entry, document review, and other projects as needed.
- Performs warehouse work.
- Performs data entry in the Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS) as needed.
- May train others.
- Performs related work as assigned.
- Maintains relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions.
- Attends work regularly in compliance with agreed-upon work schedule.
- Ensures security and confidentiality of sensitive and/or protected information.
- Complies with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent.
- Experience: One year of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: materials handling, general warehousing, order fulfillment, packaging, or shipping.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines.
- Skill in effective oral and written communication.
- Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making.
- Ability to receive and respond positively to constructive feedback.
- Ability to work cooperatively with co-workers, management, other agency personnel, and vendors.
- Ability to provide excellent customer service.
- Ability to maintain accurate records of work produced and materials processed.
- Ability to work in person at assigned OAG work location, perform all assigned tasks at designated OAG work space within OAG work location, and perform in-person work with coworkers (e.g., collaborating, training, mentoring) for the entirety of every work week (unless on approved leave).
- Ability to arrange for personal transportation for business-related travel.
- Ability to work more than 40 hours as needed and in compliance with the FLSA.
- Ability to repeatedly lift and relocate 50 lbs without assistance daily.
- Ability to travel (including overnight travel) up to 5%.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
- Experience: Three years of successful experience in a warehouse environment.
- Experience: Driving a forklift.
- Other Language: Ability to proficiently read, write, and speak Spanish.
LOCATION
Primary Location: Texas-Austin
Work Locations: Facilities & Asset Management (302-073) 4044 Promontory Point Dr Austin 78744
Job: Office and Administrative Support
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
State Job Code: 0059
Salary Admin Plan: A
Grade: 11
Salary (Pay Basis): 3,621.67 - 3,621.67 (Monthly)
Number of Openings: 1
Overtime Status: Non-exempt
Job Posting: Apr 1, 2026, 1:48:25 PM
Closing Date: Ongoing
TO APPLY
To apply for a job with the OAG, electronic applications can be submitted through CAPPS Recruit. A State of Texas application must be completed to be considered, and paper applications are not accepted. Your application for this position may subject you to a criminal background check pursuant to the Texas Government Code. Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_AdministrativeSupport.pdf
THE OAG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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Which legal companies sponsor F-1 OPT visas in Texas?
Large Texas-headquartered law firms such as Baker Botts, Vinson & Elkins, and Haynes and Boone have hired international graduates on OPT in legal support and research roles. In-house legal teams at major corporations in the energy sector (ExxonMobil, Chevron), healthcare, and technology also sponsor OPT workers. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and varies by firm size, role, and hiring cycle.
Which cities in Texas have the most legal F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Houston leads for legal OPT opportunities, driven by energy-sector corporations and a dense concentration of AmLaw 100 firms with local offices. Dallas follows closely, with strong demand in corporate law, financial services compliance, and real estate legal work. Austin is growing rapidly in technology-adjacent legal roles, particularly contracts management and regulatory compliance at tech companies.
What types of legal roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship in Texas?
Roles that most commonly align with OPT authorization in the legal industry include paralegal, legal research analyst, compliance analyst, contracts administrator, and regulatory affairs specialist. These positions typically require a degree in law, legal studies, paralegal studies, or a related field. Practicing as a licensed attorney on OPT is not possible without Texas bar admission, so most OPT hires fill support and research functions.
How do I find legal F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Texas?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and filters jobs by visa type, state, and industry, making it straightforward to browse legal F-1 OPT roles in Texas without sifting through listings that do not offer sponsorship. Beyond the job board, target Houston and Dallas firms directly through their careers pages, and connect with your university's law or pre-law career center, which often maintains employer relationships with Texas firms that hire OPT candidates.
Are there any Texas-specific considerations for F-1 OPT in the legal industry?
Texas does not impose state-level work authorization requirements beyond federal OPT rules, but the legal industry adds one important layer: the Texas Unauthorized Practice of Law statute means OPT holders cannot provide legal advice or represent clients unless licensed by the State Bar of Texas. Most employers structure OPT roles as non-practicing positions. OPT STEM extension is generally not available for standard legal studies degrees, so tracking your OPT end date carefully matters more in this field.
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