Immigration Associate Attorney (Bilingual – English/Spanish)

About the role

We are seeking a bilingual (English/Spanish) immigration associate attorney with a minimum of 3 years of experience to join a dynamic practice. The ideal candidate is someone who can work independently, think strategically, communicate proactively (internally and externally), and maintain professionalism under pressure. Reporting to the firm partners and supported by a team of paralegals, this associate attorney will swiftly acquire oversight and management (from start to finish) of a full caseload of family and employment-based matters.

Responsibilities

• Assessing viability of new matters
• Communicating with clients regularly regarding case developments
• Conducting legal research
• Drafting filings
• Reviewing documentation in lieu of or prior to more senior attorneys
• Preparing clients for and representing them at hearings and interviews
• Maintaining accurate and reliable case notes, deadlines, billing entries, and other case records within the firm’s case management systems
• Working collaboratively with paralegals, support staff, peers, and leadership to advance cases efficiently

Case types include, but are not limited to: family and employment petitions, naturalization, removal proceedings, asylum, waivers, consular processing, DACA, VAWA, U Visas, and religious petitions.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Licensed and in good standing in any U.S. jurisdiction (Illinois preferred)
• Proficiency in Spanish (required) and other foreign languages
• Excellent English and Spanish written and oral communication
• Prior experience in immigration law
• Demonstrated experience in litigation and representing clients at interviews (preferred)
• Sharp analytical thinking and creative approaches to cases
• Excellent attention to detail
• Efficient time management
• Ability to manage multiple cases with corresponding deadlines and remain flexible
• Competency in Microsoft Office Suite, case management databases (e.g., LawLogix), and task management software (e.g., ClickUp), as well as interest in technology applied to the field of law

Client understanding and satisfaction are a fixed priority, and the associate attorney’s commitment to excellence in customer service must reflect these values.

Pay

$75,000 – $110,000 (depending on experience)

Benefits

Benefits are provided following a 90-day probationary period of employment.

• Retirement savings with employer match
• Medical insurance with company-subsidized premiums, life insurance, and HSA
• Paid time off (incremental with length of employment)
• Paid sick leave (5 days)
• Federal holidays
• Annual end-of-year office closure
• Costco membership
• In-office coffee, tea, and snacks; catered birthday lunches