Immigration Attorney

R Christopher White & Associates PC•Chicago, IL

2d•$85,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Law Offices of Roderick C. White is launching an immigration practice in its Chicago office and seeks an Immigration Attorney to build the department from the ground up. The attorney will help shape the firm’s immigration services, case strategy, intake criteria, workflows, and standards, with the opportunity to grow into a leadership role as the department expands. The role includes direct access to firm leadership and support from the firm’s existing intake, case management, marketing, and operations teams, as well as firm-wide technology and case management systems. The attorney will advise clients on immigration options and strategy, prepare and file immigration petitions and applications, represent clients in proceedings and hearings, and maintain communication with clients throughout their cases. They will also help establish department practices and collaborate with support staff to provide efficient case progression and a strong client experience. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, in person at the Chicago office, with occasional after-hours intake.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
Active Illinois Bar license and good standing.
Comfort operating with a high degree of independence in a new, developing practice area.
Strong legal writing, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent client communication and relationship-building skills.
Exceptional organization and time management.
Immigration law experience is strongly preferred; litigation or related experience is considered.
Spanish fluency is highly preferred.

Nice To Haves

Spanish fluency.
Immigration law experience.
Litigation or related experience.

Responsibilities

Advise clients on immigration options and strategy, including family-based petitions, employment-based visas, naturalization, asylum, and removal or deportation defense.
Prepare and file petitions, applications, and supporting documentation with USCIS, EOIR, and other relevant agencies.
Represent clients in immigration court proceedings, hearings, and consular processing matters.
Conduct legal research and stay current on evolving immigration law and policy.
Maintain proactive, clear communication with clients throughout the life of their cases.
Help establish intake criteria, case workflows, and best practices for the department as it grows.
Collaborate with support staff to ensure efficient case progression and an exceptional client experience.
Contribute a vision for potential areas of immigration law specialization as the department develops.