Senior Business Immigration Attorney

A law firm in Chicago, IL, is seeking a Senior Business Immigration Attorney with expertise in handling various visa types and employment-based green card options. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience with O-1 visas, P visas, H-1Bs, L-1A/B visas, E-2 visas, and employment-based green cards such as EB-1As, PERM green cards, and NIW EB-2. Proficiency in Spanish is a plus.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic legal advice and counsel on business immigration matters to corporate clients.
• Prepare and file non-immigrant and immigrant visa petitions, including O-1, P, H-1B, L-1A/B, E-2, EB-1A, PERM, and NIW EB-2.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on immigration laws and regulations.
• Assist corporate clients in compliance with immigration laws and regulations.
• Manage and oversee junior attorneys and legal staff on immigration matters.
• Represent clients in immigration proceedings and interviews as needed.
• Maintain client relationships and provide regular updates on case status.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Illinois.
• 7+ years of experience in business immigration law, with a focus on visas and employment-based green cards.
• Expertise in handling O-1 visas, P visas, H-1Bs, L-1A/B visas, E-2 visas, EB-1As, PERM green cards, and NIW EB-2.
• Fluency in Spanish is preferred.
• Strong understanding of immigration compliance issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of Illinois.

Skills:

• Proficiency in preparing and filing visa petitions and applications.
• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines effectively.
• Leadership skills to supervise and mentor junior attorneys and staff.
• Client-focused approach with strong interpersonal skills.

Benefits Offered:

• Monthly team bonuses based on performance targets.
• Annual bonus.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Life insurance and short/long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Competitive 4-week paid time off (PTO) policy and additional bonus holidays.