Immigration Attorney

A law firm in Chicago, IL, is seeking an experienced Immigration Attorney with 3-5 years of experience to join their team. Reporting to the Managing Immigration Attorney, the candidate will manage their caseload, interact with clients, and collaborate with the Immigration Team. The role involves explaining immigration concepts, representing individuals in removal proceedings, preparing immigration applications, and providing strategic solutions.

Duties:

• Explain immigration concepts and present strategic solutions to clients
• Represent non-detained and detained individuals in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court and Board of Immigration Appeals
• Manage workload of immigration cases effectively
• Visit and conduct intake with detained individuals at detention centers
• Prepare diverse immigration applications, including removal defense and family-based immigration petitions
• Review immigration applications/packets and make necessary adjustments
• Collaborate with law enforcement, prosecutorial offices, and community-based organizations on changes in immigration law
• Conduct strategic immigration consultations with potential clients and determine necessary strategies
• Develop strategies and prepare clients/witnesses for court and USCIS testimony
• Provide legal analysis to determine possible case benefits
• Prepare and submit legal briefs for various immigration cases

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of immigration law experience
• Bar admission in the state of Illinois
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish preferred
• Experience with Family-Based Petitions, Humanitarian, EOIR, Detained, Citizenship, and other USCIS applications
• Familiarity with Case Management Software preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team

Education and Certifications:

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Great compensation package including a 401(k) plan
• Catered lunches
• Complimentary parking
• Paid time off
• Other perks may be available

This medium-sized firm specializes in immigration, criminal, employment law, and personal injury. Committed to excellent customer service, the firm provides focused personalized attention to every client's needs. The firm consists of highly experienced and aggressive attorneys and associate attorneys who strive to make a difference in immigration law and criminal defense law. The firm has a collaborative teamwork environment where everybody shares ideas, motivates each other, and solves issues together. The firm is an equal employment opportunity employer dedicated to providing an open and diverse work environment. The legal community has recognized the firm for professional achievements and customer service, including Super Lawyers, The National Top 100 Trial Lawyers, Nationally Ranked Top 10 Attorney Award, 10 Best Law Firms Client Satisfaction, Avvo's Client Choice Award, and other accolades.