Associate Attorney

Law Office of RSB Ltd; Warrenville (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Matching

Birthday day off

Professional development (CLE)

Job summary

Law Office of RSB Ltd in Warrenville, IL, seeks an experienced immigration attorney for a full-time hybrid role requiring in-office presence three days a week. You will handle consultations, prepare filings, and represent clients in USCIS interactions while managing a demanding caseload.

The position requires a law degree and bar admission, with 3+ years in U.S. immigration law, fluent Spanish, and strong research/writing skills. Competitive benefits and development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and active U.S. bar admission.
• Minimum 3 years of immigration law experience (U Visa, VAWA, T Visas, RFEs, NOIDs, waivers).
• Proficiency in legal research and writing; strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Stay up to date with changes in immigration law and share developments with staff.
• Conduct initial consultations and aim for at least 40% conversion to retained contracts.
• Prepare and file immigration forms and briefs; represent clients in USCIS interviews when required.
• Manage caseloads with timely, accurate documentation and deadlines.
• Lead a team and collaborate with staff to ensure high-quality client service.

Skills

Immigration law

Client counseling

Legal research

Case management

Spanish fluency

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Tools

Camplegal

Job description

The Law Office of RSB Ltd is a boutique immigration law firm in the Western suburbs of Chicago. We are a firm operated by immigrants, and we fight for our clients to live in a safe place and freedom. We love what we do and we do it with passion and dedication. We use every single resource we have to help our clients since we are here to work for them. We are a Global Immigration Law Firm, and we have team members in other states in the US, and also in other countries.

Our firm focuses on humanitarian applications, (U Visa, T Visa, & VAWA), waivers, TPS, family-based immigration, naturalization & DACA, therefore being fluent in English and Spanish is a must.

This is a full-time, hybrid position with at least 3 days in person at our office in Warrenville, IL.

The schedule is Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and you will be reporting to the CEO and Attorney Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Stay up to date with changes in immigration law and other immigration-related developments and share developments to ensure staff members understand these changes
• Conduct initial consultations to evaluate client eligibility for immigration benefits; successfully convert consultations to retained contracts at a minimum 40% conversion rate.
• File and prepare appropriate forms, briefs, and appeals for USCIS review, and represent clients in interviews before USCIS when requested
• Handle your caseload, ensuring timely and accurate completion of immigration forms and documentation
• Work effectively under pressure, meeting deadlines and maintaining a high level of productivity
• Investigate and evaluate complicated legal issues pertaining to your own caseload and the cases of employees who work under your direction.
• Demonstrate exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
• Communicate with clients, providing updates on case progress and explaining next steps in the immigration process
• Prepare, organize, and file immigration forms with USCIS, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and requirements
• Analyze case documents and collect supporting documentation to strengthen immigration applications
• Assist with administrative tasks as needed to support the immigration team including regular scheduled team meetings
• Communicate effectively with various immigration government agencies on behalf of clients

Qualifications:

• Must have a law degree from an accredited law school and be a member in good standing of any state bar in the United States.
• At least 3 years of immigration law experience required (U Visa, VAWA & T Visas, RFEs, NOIDs, I-290B and Waivers)
• Experience in using case management software including Camplegal is a plus
• Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking Spanish is a must
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong writing, analytical, and legal research skills
• Ability to work independently, and lead a team
• Ability to stay organized, manage a high-volume workload, and work under strict deadlines
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and integrity.
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Extra day off each year as a birthday freebie
• Professional development, including mandatory CLE and bar dues are paid

Salary range is $90,000- $100,000 per year, based upon qualifications and experience