Immigration Attorney

Job Overview:
A premier law firm in Oak Park, IL is seeking an experienced and dedicated Associate Immigration Attorney to join its growing team. This position offers an excellent opportunity for career development and hands-on experience within immigration law. The selected candidate will have the chance to work alongside a collaborative team of legal professionals and assist clients in a wide range of immigration matters.

Location:

• Oak Park, IL

Duties:

• Explain complex immigration concepts and provide strategic legal solutions.
• Represent both non-detained and detained individuals in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court and the Board of Immigration Appeals.
• Manage a caseload efficiently, ensuring deadlines and client needs are met.
• Conduct intake interviews with detained individuals at centers.
• Prepare a variety of immigration applications, including removal defense and family-based immigration petitions.
• Review and adjust immigration applications and packets as needed.
• Work with law enforcement, prosecutorial offices, and community-based organizations on immigration law changes.
• Conduct strategic immigration consultations with potential clients to assess needs and determine the best approach.
• Develop case strategies and prepare clients/witnesses for court/USCIS testimony.
• Provide legal analysis and advice to clients on case benefits and potential outcomes.
• Prepare and submit legal briefs for diverse immigration cases.

Requirements:

• 1 to 4 years of experience in Immigration Law.
• Proven ability to manage a caseload and move legal cases forward.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with a team.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred but not required.
• Proficiency with case management software is preferred.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the bar in the state of Illinois (or ability to gain admission).

Skills:

• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze complex legal issues and develop effective strategies.
• Attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously.
• Experience in family-based immigration petitions, humanitarian cases, EOIR, detained cases, citizenship, and other USCIS applications.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Complimentary parking.
• Catered lunches.
• Opportunity for career development and growth within a supportive team environment.