SOC code 23-1012
There have been 82 US Department of Labor LCA filings for Judicial Law Clerks on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 96.3% certified. The median annualized wage is $229,602. The top sponsor is Ropes Gray, with most positions based in NY.
All sponsoring employers
33 distinct employers have filed E-3 LCAs for Judicial Law Clerks. Search or sort below.
| Employer | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Top state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ropes Gray | 28 | 92.9% | $240,000 | NY |
| Milbank | 21 | 100.0% | $285,000 | NY |
| Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell Berkowitz | 2 | 100.0% | $54,226 | AL |
| Cammisa Markel Pllc | 2 | 100.0% | $53,500 | NY |
| Anchor Labs | 1 | 100.0% | $94,000 | TX |
| Arnold Porter Kaye Scholer | 1 | 100.0% | $215,000 | NY |
| Bailey Duquette P C | 1 | 100.0% | $120,000 | NY |
| Bailey Glasser | 1 | 0.0% | $70,000 | DC |
| California Appellate Project | 1 | 100.0% | $69,701 | CA |
| Cnd Law Group Pllc | 1 | 100.0% | $52,000 | MI |
| Dla Piper Llp (US) | 1 | 100.0% | $80,000 | NY |
| Earthjustice | 1 | 100.0% | $158,100 | CA |
| Goeschl Law | 1 | 100.0% | $69,701 | CA |
| Goforward | 1 | 100.0% | $80,000 | CA |
| Hungrypanda US | 1 | 100.0% | $65,000 | NY |
| Legal Justice | 1 | 100.0% | $106,480 | NY |
| Lendlease US Services | 1 | 100.0% | $175,000 | NY |
| Lfg Global Services | 1 | 100.0% | $68,000 | NY |
| New York State Unified Court System | 1 | 100.0% | $78,079 | NY |
| Orrick Herrington Sutcliffe | 1 | 100.0% | $69,659 | NY |
| Patreon | 1 | 100.0% | $270,000 | CA |
| Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman | 1 | 100.0% | $235,000 | NY |
| Potorac Law Offices | 1 | 100.0% | $39,520 | VA |
| Proskauer Rose | 1 | 100.0% | $225,000 | NY |
| Queens Defenders | 1 | 100.0% | $72,613 | NY |
| Quislex New York | 1 | 100.0% | $249,600 | NY |
| Sb Group US | 1 | 100.0% | $450,000 | CA |
| Sidley Austin (US) | 1 | 100.0% | $235,000 | NY |
| State Of New York | 1 | 100.0% | $86,737 | NY |
| Steptoe Johnson | 1 | 100.0% | $50,000 | DC |
| U S Court Of Appeals For The Ninth Circuit | 1 | 100.0% | $66,662 | HI |
| Whgc | 1 | 100.0% | $55,286 | CA |
| Zane D Smith Associates | 1 | 100.0% | $51,000 | IL |
Top states
Where Judicial Law Clerks E-3 jobs are concentrated.
| State | Filings |
|---|---|
| NY | 56 (68.3%) |
| CA | 17 (20.7%) |
| DC | 2 (2.4%) |
| VA | 1 (1.2%) |
| TX | 1 (1.2%) |
| TN | 1 (1.2%) |
| MI | 1 (1.2%) |
| IL | 1 (1.2%) |
| HI | 1 (1.2%) |
| AL | 1 (1.2%) |
Job titles within this role
The actual job titles employers used in their filings. Useful when the SOC label is generic — e.g. "CEO" / "Chief Executive Officer" both fall under Chief Executives.
| Job title | Filings |
|---|---|
| Law Clerk | 31 |
| Law Clerk, Private Capital Transactions (Finance) | 14 |
| Law Clerk, Private Capital Transactions (PET) | 8 |
| LAW CLERK | 3 |
| Law Clerk, Strategic Transactions Group (M&A) | 2 |
| Law Clerk, Strategic Transactions Group (Capital Markets) | 2 |
| Assistant Law Clerk | 2 |
| Term Law Clerk | 1 |
| Sr. Legal Analyst | 1 |
| Senior Law Clerk | 1 |
| Partner, SBGI Legal | 1 |
| Member of Legal Operations | 1 |
| Lawyer (Law Clerk)/Youth Justice Court Program and Justice | 1 |
| Law Clerk, Strategic Transactions (Mergers & Acquisitions) | 1 |
| Law Clerk, Private Capital Transactions (Private Equity) | 1 |
| Law Clerk Case Manager | 1 |
| Law Clerk 6190.67 | 1 |
| LEGAL AND CONTRACTS SPECIALIST | 1 |
| LEGAL ANALYST | 1 |
| LEGAL AFFAIRS ASSOCIATE | 1 |
| Investigative Defense and Case Analyst (UCIP & HABEAS) | 1 |
| IMMIGRATION LAW CLERK | 1 |
| Graduate Law Clerk | 1 |
| Foreign Attorney Blockchain Law Advisor | 1 |
| Corporate Law Clerk | 1 |
| Chief of Staff, Legal | 1 |
| Attorney | 1 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend in E-3 LCA filings for Judicial Law Clerks. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 8 | 100.0% | $200,000 | |
| FY2021 | 14 | 100.0% | $200,000 | |
| FY2022 | 14 | 100.0% | $215,000 | |
| FY2023 | 20 | 90.0% | $249,600 | |
| FY2024 | 9 | 100.0% | $72,613 | |
| FY2025 | 15 | 93.3% | $235,000 | |
| FY2026 | 2 | 100.0% | $435,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Judicial Law Clerks have been sponsored on the E-3 visa?
There have been 82 Labor Condition Application filings for Judicial Law Clerks on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 96.3% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median wage for Judicial Law Clerks on the E-3 visa?
The median annualized wage for Judicial Law Clerks on the E-3 visa is $229,602, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this calculation.
Which employers sponsor the most Judicial Law Clerks on the E-3 visa?
The top E-3 visa sponsors of Judicial Law Clerks are: Ropes Gray (28 filings), Milbank (21 filings), Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell Berkowitz (2 filings). The full list of sponsoring employers is shown above.
Where are E-3 visa judicial law clerks based in the US?
Most E-3 visa filings for Judicial Law Clerks are based in: NY (56 filings), CA (17 filings), DC (2 filings).
Can Australians work as judicial law clerks on the E-3 visa?
Yes. The E-3 visa is exclusive to Australian citizens and is one of the most common visa categories for skilled professionals working in the United States. Judicial Law Clerks is regularly sponsored under the E-3 visa, as the data on this page shows.
