Senior Associate Attorney

Meltzer Hellrung LLC•Chicago, IL

2d•$140,000 - $170,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Meltzer Hellrung is an immigration law firm founded in 2014 that uses technology and a service-oriented, compassionate approach to support companies, employees, and their families. Its proprietary Voyager immigration platform, launched in 2022, helps make case and immigration-status information transparent, fast, and secure. The Senior Associate Attorney supports and leads companies through securing work visas and green cards for foreign national employees. Clients range from individual entrepreneurs to Fortune 500 companies and venture-backed unicorns. The role helps clients make strategic hiring and immigration decisions, including which visas to pursue and how to secure immigration benefits. The attorney collaborates with other attorneys and paralegals to prepare and review petitions submitted to the Department of Homeland Security, Department of Labor, and Department of State. The work is fast-paced, may involve many client matters in a day, and includes substantial client communication by email and phone. The position is offered in Chicago with a hybrid in-office schedule and immediate availability.

Requirements

Licensed attorney in the United States.
At least 5 years of experience in a high-volume business immigration environment.
Demonstrated expertise with H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, TN, L-1, and O-1 nonimmigrant visa types.
Demonstrated expertise with all stages of the PERM process, including PERM, I-140, and Adjustment of Status.
Experience independently managing client account relationships.
Experience managing and mentoring account staff, including paralegals and legal assistants.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with entrepreneurs and startups on E-2, O-1, NIW, and EB-1A petitions is strongly desired.
Demonstrated ability and experience in generating and retaining clients is strongly desired.

Responsibilities

Evaluate cases and assist in providing case strategies or solutions to issues.
Guide clients and employees through immigration processes.
Conduct regular phone calls with client accounts regarding legal updates, immigration-process updates, company immigration policy, and best practices.
Review petitions and responses to governmental inquiries for U.S. immigration benefits prepared by paralegals and junior attorneys.
Review petitions for global immigration benefits prepared by paralegals and external counsel partners.
Respond to client and foreign national communications.
Maintain relationships with client points of contact throughout their careers.
Provide support and leadership to assigned teams, including supervising junior attorneys and paralegals.
Provide coverage for attorneys on vacation or leave of absence.
Liaise with other attorneys or departments in the firm on projects and initiatives as needed.
Perform legal research and prepare legal memoranda or briefs when necessary.