Litigation Associate Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Litigation associate roles at U.S. law firms qualify as specialty occupations under the H-1B visa, making them viable sponsorship targets for foreign-trained attorneys who have passed a U.S. bar exam. Large Am Law 100 firms sponsor regularly, though smaller boutiques require more direct outreach to unlock the pipeline.
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Whitley Penn, one of the nation’s leading audit, tax, and advisory firms, is looking for a Forensic, Litigation, & Valuation Services ("FLVS") Senior Associate to join our team!
The FLVS department offers a full range of litigation support services, specializing in helping attorneys and their clients understand and resolve complex financial issues related to tracing and characterization of marital property, business valuations, damages, and lost profits calculations, forensic accounting, trust accounting, and other issues arising in a wide range of business disputes.
Whitley Penn has become one of the fastest growing public accounting firms by providing exceptional, personalized service that reaches far beyond traditional accounting. In addition to Audit and Tax solutions, we offer a wide range of Advisory and Consulting services. We work in collaborative teams with an emphasis on an open-door policy, entrepreneurial thinking, and a well-built culture. At Whitley Penn, we learn, innovate, and achieve by sharing knowledge, embracing new ideas, and working together. We’re looking for professionals who think like owners and want to be part of shaping a high-growth firm.
Position Details:
- Job Title: FLVS Senior Associate
- Classification: Full-time; Exempt
- Department: Forensic, Litigation, & Valuation Services - Matrimonial & Business Disputes
- Location: Fort Worth, TX
- Office Expectations/Hours: fully on-site position; general work schedule is Monday – Friday, 8 hours/day between 8am to 5pm with overtime, as needed.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Assist with forensic accounting, litigation support, and business valuation engagements, primarily related to marital property, divorce-related financial issues, business disputes, and other investigations and valuations for litigation-related purposes.
- Communicate with Directors on the directions of the case and assist in making strategic recommendations, exercising analytical skills for details and potential risks.
- Assist Directors in delivering complete reports, accompanied by relevant supporting documents, to the Managing Director for review.
- Prepare the testifying expert for client meetings, depositions, and trials, ensuring the file is well-organized and all work papers and important documents are put in a binder for a quick and easy review by the testifying expert; work closely with the testifying expert in developing an outline for testimony and demonstrative exhibits for trial.
- Develop an internal and external circle of influence, participating in networking events, marketing events, and training.
- Effectively manage projects by setting internal objectives, delegating assignments, and ensuring objectives are met in a timely manner.
- Lead departmental training for analysts and foster a learning environment of continuous improvement.
- Review the work of Associates and provide feedback for corrections and changes, if needed.
- Review formatting of schedules prepared (e.g. extra lines deleted, consolidation of information, etc.), spell check and foot and cross foot numerical totals for accurate financial information analysis. Ensure staff’s work is completed in timely manner.
- Assisting in recruiting, developing training material, and acting as an instructor in professional development programs.
WHAT YOU NEED TO GET HERE
- 2+ years of progressive experience in accounting and/or finance, preferably in an accounting firm or other professional services environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. An advanced degree in a related field a plus.
- A CPA license or working toward eligibility to sit for the CPA exam is preferred.
- Broad background and knowledge in litigation support/expert services.
- Proficiency in use of technology and accounting programs including MS Office.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Project Management skills.
- Desire skills to manage and lead teams.
- Ethics and compliance.
- Problem solving.
- Financial standards, models, and tools.
- Interest in continually learning and gaining knowledge.
WHY WHITLEY PENN
Our total rewards are incredibly competitive. We work hard and recharge so that we can be our best selves for our clients. Explore some of our benefits below:
- Firm Paid Medical Insurance (Free Employee Only Coverage on 2 of 3 plans)
- Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance
- 17 Annual Firm holidays, including extended breaks around July 4th and year-end
- 20 days PTO
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
- 401(k) with Profit Sharing
- Discretionary Bonus Program
- Firm Paid Becker CPA Review Course & Reimbursement for Exam Fees
- Health & Wellness Program
- Pet Insurance
Whitley Penn is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to age, race, creed, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Whitley Penn is a participant in E-Verify please follow the link to review disclosure notifications: https://www.dropbox.com/s/olsr5xgsgxsntu3/E-Verify%20Notices.pdf?dl=0. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
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This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
INTRODUCTION
Whitley Penn, one of the nation’s leading audit, tax, and advisory firms, is looking for a Forensic, Litigation, & Valuation Services ("FLVS") Senior Associate to join our team!
The FLVS department offers a full range of litigation support services, specializing in helping attorneys and their clients understand and resolve complex financial issues related to tracing and characterization of marital property, business valuations, damages, and lost profits calculations, forensic accounting, trust accounting, and other issues arising in a wide range of business disputes.
Whitley Penn has become one of the fastest growing public accounting firms by providing exceptional, personalized service that reaches far beyond traditional accounting. In addition to Audit and Tax solutions, we offer a wide range of Advisory and Consulting services. We work in collaborative teams with an emphasis on an open-door policy, entrepreneurial thinking, and a well-built culture. At Whitley Penn, we learn, innovate, and achieve by sharing knowledge, embracing new ideas, and working together. We’re looking for professionals who think like owners and want to be part of shaping a high-growth firm.
Position Details:
- Job Title: FLVS Senior Associate
- Classification: Full-time; Exempt
- Department: Forensic, Litigation, & Valuation Services - Matrimonial & Business Disputes
- Location: Fort Worth, TX
- Office Expectations/Hours: fully on-site position; general work schedule is Monday – Friday, 8 hours/day between 8am to 5pm with overtime, as needed.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Assist with forensic accounting, litigation support, and business valuation engagements, primarily related to marital property, divorce-related financial issues, business disputes, and other investigations and valuations for litigation-related purposes.
- Communicate with Directors on the directions of the case and assist in making strategic recommendations, exercising analytical skills for details and potential risks.
- Assist Directors in delivering complete reports, accompanied by relevant supporting documents, to the Managing Director for review.
- Prepare the testifying expert for client meetings, depositions, and trials, ensuring the file is well-organized and all work papers and important documents are put in a binder for a quick and easy review by the testifying expert; work closely with the testifying expert in developing an outline for testimony and demonstrative exhibits for trial.
- Develop an internal and external circle of influence, participating in networking events, marketing events, and training.
- Effectively manage projects by setting internal objectives, delegating assignments, and ensuring objectives are met in a timely manner.
- Lead departmental training for analysts and foster a learning environment of continuous improvement.
- Review the work of Associates and provide feedback for corrections and changes, if needed.
- Review formatting of schedules prepared (e.g. extra lines deleted, consolidation of information, etc.), spell check and foot and cross foot numerical totals for accurate financial information analysis. Ensure staff’s work is completed in timely manner.
- Assisting in recruiting, developing training material, and acting as an instructor in professional development programs.
WHAT YOU NEED TO GET HERE
- 2+ years of progressive experience in accounting and/or finance, preferably in an accounting firm or other professional services environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. An advanced degree in a related field a plus.
- A CPA license or working toward eligibility to sit for the CPA exam is preferred.
- Broad background and knowledge in litigation support/expert services.
- Proficiency in use of technology and accounting programs including MS Office.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Project Management skills.
- Desire skills to manage and lead teams.
- Ethics and compliance.
- Problem solving.
- Financial standards, models, and tools.
- Interest in continually learning and gaining knowledge.
WHY WHITLEY PENN
Our total rewards are incredibly competitive. We work hard and recharge so that we can be our best selves for our clients. Explore some of our benefits below:
- Firm Paid Medical Insurance (Free Employee Only Coverage on 2 of 3 plans)
- Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance
- 17 Annual Firm holidays, including extended breaks around July 4th and year-end
- 20 days PTO
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
- 401(k) with Profit Sharing
- Discretionary Bonus Program
- Firm Paid Becker CPA Review Course & Reimbursement for Exam Fees
- Health & Wellness Program
- Pet Insurance
Whitley Penn is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to age, race, creed, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Whitley Penn is a participant in E-Verify please follow the link to review disclosure notifications: https://www.dropbox.com/s/olsr5xgsgxsntu3/E-Verify%20Notices.pdf?dl=0. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
LI-ONSITE
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Litigation Associate
Verify your bar admission before applying
U.S. law firms won't file an H-1B for a litigation associate until you hold active bar admission in at least one state. Conditional admission or a pending results status won't satisfy the specialty occupation requirement, so sit the bar before you target sponsored roles.
Target Am Law firms with dedicated immigration programs
Large Am Law 100 and Am Law 200 firms have in-house immigration counsel and established H-1B sponsorship processes. Mid-size and boutique firms often sponsor case-by-case, so ask directly during the callback whether the firm has a formal policy before investing time in the process.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified litigation sponsors
Litigation associate sponsorship isn't always advertised on job postings. Use Migrate Mate to identify law firms with verified LCA filing history for litigation roles, so you're targeting employers who have actually sponsored the position, not just ones that might.
Align your LLM or foreign degree to U.S. specialty occupation standards
If your law degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation confirming equivalency to a U.S. J.D. or higher. USCIS requires the degree to directly relate to the litigation role, so a general equivalency letter that doesn't name the legal specialty won't hold up under an RFE.
Negotiate H-1B filing before your OPT expires
If you're on F-1 OPT, your employer must file the H-1B petition and have it selected in the lottery before your work authorization lapses. Talk to the firm's immigration team at the offer stage, not after you start, to confirm the annual cap and lottery registration timeline fits your situation.
Confirm prevailing wage tier matches your offer
The DOL requires your employer to certify a prevailing wage on the LCA before filing. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for litigation attorneys in the firm's city. If your offer falls below the certified level, the LCA won't be approved and sponsorship stalls.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do litigation associate roles qualify as specialty occupations for the H-1B?
Yes. Litigation associate positions at U.S. law firms qualify as specialty occupations because they require at minimum a J.D. or its equivalent in a directly related field. USCIS consistently recognizes attorney roles as meeting the specialty occupation standard, though you'll still need active bar admission in at least one U.S. state to satisfy the full eligibility requirements.
Which visa types can litigation associates use for U.S. sponsorship?
The H-1B is the primary path for most litigation associates. If you hold Australian citizenship, the E-3 visa is a strong alternative with no lottery and a cap that has never been exhausted. TN visa status isn't available for attorneys under the USMCA profession list, so Canadian and Mexican nationals still need H-1B or other nonimmigrant categories unless they qualify through a different route.
Does a foreign law degree qualify me for litigation associate sponsorship?
A foreign law degree can qualify if a credential evaluation confirms equivalency to a U.S. J.D. or higher in a directly related legal field. USCIS will scrutinize the connection between your specific degree and the litigation role. A general equivalency letter isn't enough. You'll also need U.S. bar admission, since practicing law in a U.S. firm requires state licensure regardless of your degree origin.
How do I find law firms that actually sponsor litigation associates?
Browse Migrate Mate to identify law firms with verified sponsorship history for litigation associate roles. Many firms sponsor regularly but don't advertise it on job postings, so checking actual filing history is more reliable than reading job descriptions. Am Law 100 and Am Law 200 firms are the most consistent sponsors, but regional firms with large litigation practices also file regularly.
Can I get an H-1B for a litigation associate role at a small or boutique firm?
Yes, but smaller firms often handle sponsorship on a case-by-case basis rather than through a standing program. The firm still files the same I-129 petition with USCIS and must certify a prevailing wage through the LCA process. The practical risk is that boutique firms may be unfamiliar with the timeline, so confirm early that they're willing to retain immigration counsel and meet the annual registration window.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Litigation Associate jobs?
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.