EOIR Immigration Attorney

Job Title: EOIR Immigration Attorney

Job Overview
A premier law firm located in Chicago, IL is seeking a dedicated Immigration Attorney to join their team in an exciting EOIR-focused role. This opportunity allows for professional growth and valuable experience in the field of immigration law. As the EOIR Immigration Attorney, you will handle a range of complex cases, manage client relationships, and collaborate with a skilled team of legal professionals.

Duties

• Represent clients in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court and the Board of Immigration Appeals, both for detained and non-detained individuals
• Manage a diverse caseload, ensuring timely and effective case progression
• Conduct intake sessions with detained individuals at correctional centers
• Prepare and submit various immigration applications, including removal defense and family-based petitions
• Review immigration packets for accuracy and make necessary revisions
• Collaborate with law enforcement, prosecutors, and community organizations on immigration law changes
• Meet with prospective clients for consultations and determine appropriate immigration strategies
• Prepare clients and witnesses for court or USCIS testimony
• Provide legal analysis and advise clients on potential case outcomes
• Draft legal briefs and represent clients in a wide variety of immigration-related cases

Requirements

• 1-5 years of experience practicing immigration law
• Strong case management skills with a proven ability to move cases forward
• Ability to manage a high caseload while maintaining quality and efficiency
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience in Family-Based Petitions, Humanitarian cases, EOIR, Detained cases, Citizenship, and other USCIS applications
• Familiarity with case management software is a plus

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Admission to the Bar in good standing

Certifications

• Must be licensed to practice law in the state of Illinois

Skills

• Expertise in immigration law, specifically EOIR and removal defense
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Excellent client management and communication abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills

Job Location

• Chicago, IL

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid parking
• Paid time off
• Catered lunches
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

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.