Immigration Attorney - EOIR

Job Overview
A respected immigration law firm in Chicago, Illinois is seeking an Immigration Attorney focused on EOIR (Executive Office for Immigration Review) proceedings. This role offers a dynamic opportunity for an attorney with 1–5 years of experience to manage a broad caseload, work closely with clients in detention and non-detention settings, and appear before Immigration Court and the Board of Immigration Appeals. The firm fosters professional growth, collaborative teamwork, and meaningful impact in the immigration legal space.

Location

• Chicago, IL

Duties

• Represent clients—both detained and non-detained—in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court and Board of Immigration Appeals

• Conduct legal consultations and explain immigration processes and strategic options

• Prepare and file diverse immigration applications including asylum, cancellation of removal, and family-based petitions

• Review and revise application packets for accuracy and completeness

• Conduct intake visits at detention centers as needed

• Draft and submit legal briefs and other filings in support of clients’ immigration cases

• Develop legal strategy and prepare clients and witnesses for court hearings and USCIS interviews

• Stay informed on immigration law updates and policy shifts

• Collaborate with law enforcement, prosecutorial agencies, and community-based organizations regarding immigration matters

• Work with legal assistants and fellow attorneys to manage case timelines and deadlines

Requirements

• 1–5 years of experience in immigration law, specifically EOIR proceedings

• Proven ability to manage a caseload independently

• Strong record of moving cases forward with efficiency and integrity

• Team-oriented and collaborative in legal strategy development

• Experience handling family-based petitions, humanitarian relief, detained matters, and USCIS applications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish (preferred)

• Experience with legal case management software (preferred)

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school

Certifications

• Active license to practice law in the United States

Skills

• Strong oral advocacy and courtroom presence

• Excellent legal research and writing abilities

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment

• High attention to detail and organizational skills

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Paid parking

• Paid time off (PTO)

• Catered lunches

• Professional development and long-term career advancement opportunities

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.