Entry Level Immigration Attorney

Job Overview:
A well-regarded law firm is seeking an Entry-Level Immigration Attorney in Chicago, IL, to join its expanding team. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a new attorney to work on a variety of immigration cases, manage a caseload, and collaborate with a dedicated team of immigration attorneys and legal assistants. The role involves significant client interaction and the chance to develop in a supportive, growth-oriented environment.

Location:

• Chicago, IL

Duties:

• Explain immigration concepts and present strategic solutions to clients
• Represent detained and non-detained individuals in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court and Board of Immigration Appeals
• Manage an active caseload with regular client interaction
• Conduct intakes and interviews with detained individuals at detention centers
• Prepare diverse immigration applications, including those for removal defense and family-based petitions
• Review and make adjustments to immigration application packets as necessary
• Work with law enforcement, prosecutorial offices, and community organizations on updates to immigration law
• Conduct strategic consultations with potential clients to develop case plans
• Develop case strategies and prepare clients and witnesses for court/USCIS testimony
• Provide legal analysis to assess case benefits for clients
• Draft and submit legal briefs for a range of immigration cases

Requirements:

• 0-3 years of experience in immigration law
• Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (preferred, but not required)
• Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to client service
• Experience with family-based petitions, humanitarian cases, EOIR, detained cases, citizenship applications, and other USCIS applications (preferred)
• Familiarity with case management software (preferred)

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active bar admission (or recent law graduates awaiting admission will also be considered)

Skills:

• Knowledge of immigration law and case management practices
• Excellent communication skills for client interactions
• Strong organizational and caseload management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced legal environment and handle multiple responsibilities

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Additional perks, including catered lunches, complimentary parking, and 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.