Senior Associate Attorney needed for Chicago office

Job Overview:
A law firm is seeking a skilled Senior Associate Attorney to support clients in navigating the immigration process, particularly securing work visas and green cards for foreign national employees. This is a high-paced role where the Senior Associate Attorney will work with both entrepreneurs and large corporations. The position requires strong expertise in business immigration, including a variety of non-immigrant and immigrant visa categories. The ideal candidate will possess a growth mindset and demonstrate a commitment to exceptional client service and efficient case management.

Location:

• Chicago, IL.

Duties:

• Evaluate immigration cases and develop case strategies.
• Guide clients and employees through various immigration processes.
• Conduct regular phone calls with clients regarding legal updates and best practices.
• Review petitions and responses to governmental inquiries for US immigration benefits, prepared by junior attorneys and paralegals.
• Review global immigration benefit petitions prepared by external counsel partners.
• Respond to client and foreign national inquiries and communication.
• Maintain long-term relationships with clients throughout their careers.
• Provide leadership and support to assigned teams, including junior attorneys and paralegals.
• Provide coverage for attorneys on vacation or leave of absence.
• Perform legal research and prepare memoranda or legal briefs.
• Collaborate with other attorneys or departments within the firm on projects and initiatives.

Requirements:

• Licensed attorney in the United States.
• At least 5 years of experience in a high-volume business immigration environment.
• Expertise in the following non-immigrant visa types: H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, TN, L-1, O-1.
• Expertise in all stages of the PERM process, including PERM, I-140, and Adjustment of Status.
• Experience with E-2, O-1, NIW, and EB-1A petitions, especially for entrepreneurs and start-ups, is strongly desired.
• Demonstrated ability to generate and retain clients is highly preferred.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active license to practice law in the United States.

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of business immigration laws and processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage a high caseload efficiently.
• Client-focused mindset with the ability to maintain strong client relationships.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team of attorneys and paralegals.

Benefits:

• 401(k) with matching contributions.
• Dental, health, life, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending account.
• Paid time off and parental leave.
• Referral program.
• Professional development assistance.
• Hybrid remote work with occasional in-person requirements in Chicago.