Entry-Level Immigration Attorney

Job Title: Entry-Level Immigration Attorney
Job Location: Chicago, IL

Job Overview:
A prestigious law firm located in Chicago is seeking a dedicated and driven Entry-Level Immigration Attorney to join its team. This exciting opportunity offers the chance to grow professionally within a supportive and dynamic environment. The role involves handling various immigration cases, working closely with senior attorneys, and managing client relationships while gaining valuable experience in immigration law.

Duties:

• Provide strategic guidance and legal advice to clients on immigration-related matters
• Represent individuals in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court and Board of Immigration Appeals
• Manage a diverse caseload efficiently while ensuring timely progress and communication
• Conduct intake meetings with detained individuals at detention centers
• Prepare and file immigration applications including removal defense and family-based petitions
• Review and make adjustments to immigration application packets as needed
• Collaborate with law enforcement, prosecutorial offices, and community organizations on legal updates and initiatives
• Meet with clients to discuss their immigration needs, offering tailored strategies
• Prepare clients and witnesses for court and USCIS testimonies
• Conduct legal analysis to identify potential benefits and outcomes for clients' cases
• Draft and submit legal briefs for various immigration cases

Requirements:

• 0-3 years of experience in immigration law
• Strong team player with a collaborative approach to working with colleagues
• Ability to manage a caseload efficiently while maintaining attention to detail
• Experience with Family-Based Petitions, Humanitarian Law, EOIR, Detained cases, and USCIS applications is desirable
• Proficiency with case management software is a plus
• High interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with diverse client groups

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice law in the state of Illinois

Certifications:

• Active Bar membership in the state of Illinois

Skills:

• Bilingual in English/Spanish is preferred, but not required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong research and analytical abilities
• Effective time management and multitasking skills
• High-level professionalism and client-focused attitude

Job Location:
Chicago, IL

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company contributions
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Complimentary parking and catered lunches
• Opportunities for career development and advancement within a reputable firm

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.