Associate Attorney with experience in family immigration law

Job Overview: A family immigration law firm in Oak Brook, IL, is seeking a full-time bilingual (English/Spanish) Associate Attorney to join its dynamic legal team. The role involves handling a wide range of immigration cases, conducting client consultations, and representing clients in USCIS interviews and immigration court hearings. This position offers a hybrid work model and is ideal for attorneys with some experience in immigration law or recent graduates seeking mentorship and training.

Location:

• Oak Brook, IL

Duties:

• Conduct client consultations and manage immigration cases.
• Communicate with government agencies and entities to ensure case progress.
• Draft legal documents, including waivers and petitions.
• Prepare and review forms related to immigration cases.
• Conduct legal research and collaborate with legal assistants and staff.
• Represent clients at USCIS interviews and immigration court hearings.
• Ensure all internal and external deadlines are met while providing excellent client service.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Experience in family immigration law (Adjustment of Status, Naturalization, Asylum, U-Visas, VAWA, Consular Processing, Removal Proceedings, DACA, Waivers) preferred.
• Licensed to practice law in the state of Illinois (in good standing).
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (required).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active Illinois State Bar license (required).

Skills:

• Proficiency in family immigration law and case management.
• Strong legal research and problem-solving abilities.
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish (conversational, reading, and writing).
• Ability to establish rapport with clients and maintain a professional demeanor.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced legal environment.

Benefits:

• 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Health, dental, and life insurance.
• Paid time off.

Attorneys at this law firm have specialized in immigration law for over four decades. Their areas of practice include waivers, VAWA, deportation, naturalization, asylum, post-DOMA, and more. The firm is located in Illinois.