Immigration Attorney - EOIR

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an admitted attorney for an EOIR Associate Attorney position in Chicago, IL. This role offers a promising opportunity for career growth within an established firm. The successful candidate will manage their caseload, engage with clients, and collaborate with a team of immigration attorneys and legal assistants.

Duties

• Represent non-detained and detained individuals in removal proceedings at the Immigration Court, USCIS, and Board of Immigration Appeals.
• Prepare defensive immigration applications, including I-589, 42A, 42B, I-485, SIJS, and PD requests.
• Review immigration applications and USCIS filings, such as I-130, I-601A, and U-Visa.
• Meet with clients to determine necessary strategy and provide analysis.
• Manage a team of paralegals to meet customer service expectations.
• Prepare and submit legal briefs for various immigration cases.

Requirements

• No experience necessary; comprehensive training provided.
• A team player open to strategizing and collaborating with associates.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Record of advancing legal cases and managing a caseload.
• Experience with Family-Based Petitions, Humanitarian, EOIR, Detained, Citizenship, and other USCIS applications.
• Experience with Case Management Software is preferred.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in the United States.

Skills

• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Catered lunches.
• Complimentary parking.
• Paid time off.

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.