Senior Litigation Counsel Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Senior Litigation Counsel roles require a J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar admission, making them specialty occupations well-suited for H-1B visa and O-1A sponsorship. Employers in BigLaw, Fortune 500 legal departments, and government contractors regularly sponsor qualified foreign national attorneys for these positions. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.
Compensation Overview
The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.
Salary Range
$106,300.00 - $175,400.00
Target Openings
1
What Is the Opportunity?
Travelers offers the strength of a national legal organization committed to your professional development while maintaining a local focus, positioning you as a strong business partner and trusted advisor who delivers exceptional value through local expertise and outstanding client service. We handle litigation arising from claims asserted against policyholders or the company and take cases from inception through trial and appeal. As a Counsel with Travelers you will be responsible for high quality, proactive case handling and will have the opportunity to use your legal expertise and litigation skills to handle a caseload of predominantly low to moderate complexity and deliver optimal results for Travelers' insured customers.
What Will You Do?
In the handling of a caseload of predominantly low to moderate complexity, your responsibilities will include:
- Develop and apply effective use of litigation skills and techniques to try cases to verdict or negotiate resolution.
- Conduct legal research and demonstrate strong and persuasive legal writing and presentation skills.
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other documents.
- Attend court events, depositions, and other appointments independently.
- Provide case analysis and recommendations to insured clients and claim partners on file handling strategies.
- Build and maintain strong internal and external client and business partner relationships.
- Provide advice and training to Claim partners and clients.
- Fully and effectively utilize available technology, case management system and automation.
- Travel as required to meet business needs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?
- 3+ years of insurance defense litigation experience as a practicing attorney.
- Experience independently handling cases from inception through trial/hearing & appeal.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to present information on litigated matters to diverse audiences.
- Skilled in fostering collaborative relationships with colleagues, customers, and business partners to deliver exceptional customer service.
- Demonstrates persuasive legal writing skills and oral advocacy skills.
- Strong legal research skills & ability to utilize technology.
- Effectively manages multiple priorities with an attention to detail, sense of urgency & responsiveness.
- Exercises sound decision making and possesses strong negotiation skills.
- Possesses a flexible and agile mindset with a willingness to take on new challenges as needs evolve.
What is a Must Have?
- Juris Doctorate or equivalent International legal degree; graduate of an accredited law school.
- 2 years experience as a practicing attorney.
- Active license in good standing to practice law in the state(s) in which representation is required.
- Regularly handles hearings, trials, dispositive motion arguments, depositions, or other court proceedings and has the ability to transport to those meetings. Valid driver's license required depending on the location.
What Is in It for You?
- Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
- Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
- Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
- Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
- Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.
Employment Practices
Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.
In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.
If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you.
Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.
Who Are We?
Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.
Compensation Overview
The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.
Salary Range
$106,300.00 - $175,400.00
Target Openings
1
What Is the Opportunity?
Travelers offers the strength of a national legal organization committed to your professional development while maintaining a local focus, positioning you as a strong business partner and trusted advisor who delivers exceptional value through local expertise and outstanding client service. We handle litigation arising from claims asserted against policyholders or the company and take cases from inception through trial and appeal. As a Counsel with Travelers you will be responsible for high quality, proactive case handling and will have the opportunity to use your legal expertise and litigation skills to handle a caseload of predominantly low to moderate complexity and deliver optimal results for Travelers' insured customers.
What Will You Do?
In the handling of a caseload of predominantly low to moderate complexity, your responsibilities will include:
- Develop and apply effective use of litigation skills and techniques to try cases to verdict or negotiate resolution.
- Conduct legal research and demonstrate strong and persuasive legal writing and presentation skills.
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other documents.
- Attend court events, depositions, and other appointments independently.
- Provide case analysis and recommendations to insured clients and claim partners on file handling strategies.
- Build and maintain strong internal and external client and business partner relationships.
- Provide advice and training to Claim partners and clients.
- Fully and effectively utilize available technology, case management system and automation.
- Travel as required to meet business needs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?
- 3+ years of insurance defense litigation experience as a practicing attorney.
- Experience independently handling cases from inception through trial/hearing & appeal.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to present information on litigated matters to diverse audiences.
- Skilled in fostering collaborative relationships with colleagues, customers, and business partners to deliver exceptional customer service.
- Demonstrates persuasive legal writing skills and oral advocacy skills.
- Strong legal research skills & ability to utilize technology.
- Effectively manages multiple priorities with an attention to detail, sense of urgency & responsiveness.
- Exercises sound decision making and possesses strong negotiation skills.
- Possesses a flexible and agile mindset with a willingness to take on new challenges as needs evolve.
What is a Must Have?
- Juris Doctorate or equivalent International legal degree; graduate of an accredited law school.
- 2 years experience as a practicing attorney.
- Active license in good standing to practice law in the state(s) in which representation is required.
- Regularly handles hearings, trials, dispositive motion arguments, depositions, or other court proceedings and has the ability to transport to those meetings. Valid driver's license required depending on the location.
What Is in It for You?
- Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
- Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
- Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
- Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
- Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.
Employment Practices
Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.
In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.
If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you.
Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.
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Confirm your bar admission transfers
Most employers require active bar admission in the state where you'll practice. Some roles accept pro hac vice eligibility or admission in a second state. Confirm licensing requirements with the employer before investing time in the application process.
Target in-house legal departments first
Fortune 500 legal departments and financial institutions sponsor Senior Litigation Counsel more consistently than law firms. In-house roles have structured budgets for immigration costs and are less likely to withdraw sponsorship due to partnership track pressures or billing concerns.
Position your litigation specialty precisely
Complex commercial litigation, securities litigation, and product liability defense attract the most sponsorship activity. Narrowing your application to a specific practice area signals expertise and makes the employer's H-1B specialty occupation argument to USCIS considerably stronger.
Get your foreign law degree evaluated early
If your J.D. or LL.B. is from outside the U.S., obtain a credential evaluation from a NACES-accredited service before applying. Some employers require this upfront to confirm the degree satisfies specialty occupation requirements under USCIS standards.
Document your litigation track record in detail
Senior roles require demonstrating progressively complex case experience. Prepare a litigation portfolio listing case types, court levels, and outcomes you can discuss. This supports both employer interviews and any O-1A petition that relies on demonstrated expertise in your field.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for sponsoring employers
Not every litigation role comes with sponsorship. Migrate Mate surfaces Senior Litigation Counsel positions from employers with documented H-1B and O-1A sponsorship histories, saving you from applying to roles where immigration support was never an option.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Senior Litigation Counsel roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. Senior Litigation Counsel is a classic specialty occupation because the role requires at minimum a J.D. in law, and no employer hires for this position without one. USCIS has consistently approved H-1B visa petitions for attorney roles at this seniority level, particularly when the petition clearly documents the complexity of the litigation work and the specific legal expertise required.
Do I need a U.S. law degree to get sponsored as a Senior Litigation Counsel?
Not necessarily, but you must hold a degree equivalent to a U.S. J.D. and pass the bar in the relevant jurisdiction. Foreign LL.B. or LL.M. holders often qualify after a NACES-accredited credential evaluation. Some states, including California and New York, allow foreign-trained attorneys to sit for the bar after meeting specific requirements, which opens a direct path to practice eligibility and sponsorship.
Is the O-1A visa a realistic option for experienced litigators?
For attorneys with a strong track record, O-1A is worth evaluating seriously. Criteria that litigators can often satisfy include significant case outcomes, media coverage of major trials, published legal commentary or expert testimony, bar leadership roles, and high compensation relative to peers. The O-1A bypasses the H-1B lottery entirely, which makes it particularly valuable for attorneys who missed cap registration or are changing employers mid-year.
Which types of employers are most likely to sponsor Senior Litigation Counsel?
In-house legal departments at publicly traded companies, financial institutions, insurance carriers, and large healthcare systems are the most consistent sponsors. Government contractors with substantial compliance litigation needs also hire regularly at this level. BigLaw firms do sponsor, but partnership track dynamics and client billing concerns can complicate long-term immigration support. Browse current openings on Migrate Mate to find employers with verified sponsorship histories in this role category.
How does bar admission in multiple states affect my sponsorship options?
Admission to more than one state bar meaningfully expands your employer pool, since many in-house departments handle litigation across jurisdictions. For H-1B purposes, the employer's petition must align your bar admission with the specific state where you'll primarily work. If you're admitted in a high-demand jurisdiction like New York, California, or Delaware, you'll find more sponsoring employers actively recruiting at the Senior Counsel level.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Senior Litigation Counsel 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.