Legal Jobs in Texas with H-1B1 Sponsorship
H-1B1 visa sponsorship legal jobs in Texas are concentrated in Houston, Dallas, and Austin, where major law firms like Baker Botts, Vinson & Elkins, and Haynes and Boone, along with in-house legal departments at energy, technology, and financial services companies, regularly hire foreign national attorneys and legal professionals in specialty occupation roles.
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We are a Firm where people truly believe in what they do and strive to achieve the highest standards of performance and success.
This position can be based in our global operations center in Tampa, FL, or at the Firm's Dallas office.
Description:
We are seeking a Senior Billing Specialist to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment and contribute to the growth and success of our Firm. The right individual for this role will work with Holland & Knight’s Partners and their assistants for the purpose of generating monthly client invoices/bills.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Process client bills via Aderant software.
- Research and answer billing questions.
- Review and edit pre-bills in response to attorney and secretary requests.
- Handle and process a high volume of complex bills.
- Review and verify accuracy of billing and supporting documentation as required.
- Ad hoc reports for attorneys as needed.
- Special projects and additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Candidate will have 5+ years of progressive experience as a Biller in a law firm environment.
- Aderant software experience preferred.
- E-Billing experience a plus.
- Proficiency with Windows-based software and Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook is required.
- Position requires the ability to work well under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
- Flexibility for overtime is required.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well under pressure.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-starter with ability to successfully adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
- Ability to multi-task, organize workflow and use time efficiently.
- Exceptional analytical skills.
- Ability to anticipate work needs.
- Understanding of accounts payable, the processes involved and related applications (i.e. Chrome River).
- Must be proactive in identifying issues and proposing solutions.
Minimum Education:
- Bachelor’s degree required but maybe substituted for relevant legal work experience
Benefits:
Our goal is to promote a work environment in which individuals have access to the resources they need to be their best both professionally and personally, which includes resources that encourage individuals to focus on their health and well-being.
Below are the benefits we offer: comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs), dental and vision plans including coverage for domestic partners; life and AD&D insurance; short and long term disability insurance; tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSAs and HSAs; FSAs for dependent care; health advocacy services; behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members; 401(k); profit sharing; backup dependent care; senior care planning support; resources for individuals with development disabilities and their caregivers; and paid holidays and other paid time off, including paid leave for new parents.
Holland & Knight is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other factor prohibited by law.
Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require an accommodation during the process should contact ApplicantAccommodations@hklaw.com.
Personal Information collected from applicants will be used for the purpose of processing the application throughout any recruitment or employment process, as well as inclusion in a personnel file. Categories of data collected may include name, address, phone numbers, email, Social Security Number, and signature. Holland & Knight may collect further information if you consent to a background check. This includes criminal background, employment, and certifications. Please visit Legal Information Portal for Holland & Knight LLP’s privacy policies.

We are a Firm where people truly believe in what they do and strive to achieve the highest standards of performance and success.
This position can be based in our global operations center in Tampa, FL, or at the Firm's Dallas office.
Description:
We are seeking a Senior Billing Specialist to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment and contribute to the growth and success of our Firm. The right individual for this role will work with Holland & Knight’s Partners and their assistants for the purpose of generating monthly client invoices/bills.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Process client bills via Aderant software.
- Research and answer billing questions.
- Review and edit pre-bills in response to attorney and secretary requests.
- Handle and process a high volume of complex bills.
- Review and verify accuracy of billing and supporting documentation as required.
- Ad hoc reports for attorneys as needed.
- Special projects and additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Candidate will have 5+ years of progressive experience as a Biller in a law firm environment.
- Aderant software experience preferred.
- E-Billing experience a plus.
- Proficiency with Windows-based software and Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook is required.
- Position requires the ability to work well under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
- Flexibility for overtime is required.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well under pressure.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-starter with ability to successfully adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
- Ability to multi-task, organize workflow and use time efficiently.
- Exceptional analytical skills.
- Ability to anticipate work needs.
- Understanding of accounts payable, the processes involved and related applications (i.e. Chrome River).
- Must be proactive in identifying issues and proposing solutions.
Minimum Education:
- Bachelor’s degree required but maybe substituted for relevant legal work experience
Benefits:
Our goal is to promote a work environment in which individuals have access to the resources they need to be their best both professionally and personally, which includes resources that encourage individuals to focus on their health and well-being.
Below are the benefits we offer: comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs), dental and vision plans including coverage for domestic partners; life and AD&D insurance; short and long term disability insurance; tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSAs and HSAs; FSAs for dependent care; health advocacy services; behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members; 401(k); profit sharing; backup dependent care; senior care planning support; resources for individuals with development disabilities and their caregivers; and paid holidays and other paid time off, including paid leave for new parents.
Holland & Knight is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other factor prohibited by law.
Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require an accommodation during the process should contact ApplicantAccommodations@hklaw.com.
Personal Information collected from applicants will be used for the purpose of processing the application throughout any recruitment or employment process, as well as inclusion in a personnel file. Categories of data collected may include name, address, phone numbers, email, Social Security Number, and signature. Holland & Knight may collect further information if you consent to a background check. This includes criminal background, employment, and certifications. Please visit Legal Information Portal for Holland & Knight LLP’s privacy policies.
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Which legal companies sponsor H-1B1 visas in Texas?
Large law firms with Texas headquarters or major offices, including Baker Botts, Vinson & Elkins, Haynes and Boone, and Locke Lord, have histories of sponsoring foreign national attorneys. In-house legal departments at Fortune 500 companies headquartered in Texas, such as ExxonMobil, AT&T, and American Airlines, also sponsor H-1B1 petitions for qualifying legal roles. Sponsorship is employer-specific and not standard across the industry.
Which cities in Texas have the most legal H-1B1 sponsorship jobs?
Houston and Dallas account for the largest concentration of legal H-1B1 sponsorship opportunities in Texas. Houston's energy sector drives demand for attorneys in oil and gas, environmental, and transactional law. Dallas is home to a dense cluster of corporate law firms and financial services legal departments. Austin's growing technology industry has expanded in-house legal hiring, making it an increasingly active market for H-1B1 candidates.
What types of legal roles typically qualify for H-1B1 sponsorship?
H-1B1 sponsorship in the legal industry generally applies to roles that require at minimum a bachelor's degree in a specific field as a standard entry requirement. Positions such as attorney, corporate counsel, compliance officer, legal analyst, and contract manager commonly qualify as specialty occupations. Paralegal and legal assistant roles typically do not meet the degree-specificity threshold required for H-1B1 classification.
How do I find legal H-1B1 sponsorship jobs in Texas?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. You can filter by visa type, including H-1B1, and by industry, selecting Law and Legal Services, then narrow results to Texas cities like Houston, Dallas, or Austin. This surfaces employers with verified sponsorship activity rather than requiring you to manually research each firm's immigration history. Migrate Mate's job board is updated regularly to reflect current openings from sponsoring employers.
Are there any Texas-specific considerations for H-1B1 legal sponsorship?
Texas does not have a state bar reciprocity arrangement that automatically qualifies foreign-educated attorneys to practice law, which affects eligibility for attorney-specific H-1B1 roles. Foreign law graduates typically need an LL.M. from a U.S. ABA-accredited institution and must pass the Texas Bar Examination to be licensed. Compliance, contract, and legal analyst roles that do not require Texas bar admission can be more accessible entry points for H-1B1 candidates.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B1 legal jobs in Texas?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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