Attorney

Illinois State Bar Association; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

House Worker Center —La Casa del Inmigrante— in Waukegan, IL seeks an immigration attorney committed to community service to join our legal team. You will represent clients before USCIS and EOIR, handle asylum and removal defense, and manage case files with care, while supervising paralegals and ensuring timely communication.

This full-time on-site position offers a competitive salary, a 401(k), and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction.
• Experience representing clients before USCIS and EOIR.
• Strong legal research, writing, communication, and case management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Availability to work full-time, on-site in Waukegan, Illinois.
• Commitment to treating immigrant communities with dignity and respect.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients before USCIS and EOIR, including appearances in Immigration Court.
• Evaluate cases and develop legal strategies in affirmative and defensive immigration matters.
• Prepare, review, sign, and file applications, petitions, motions, and supporting documentation.
• Handle matters involving asylum, removal defense, T and U visas, VAWA, family-based petitions, adjustment of status, waivers, and naturalization, consistent with experience and assigned cases.
• Maintain clear and timely communication with clients regarding the progress of their cases.
• Supervise and guide paralegals working on cases under the attorney’s responsibility.
• Manage deadlines, hearings, and case files with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Participate in immigration-related federal litigation, consistent with experience and admission to the applicable court.
• Exercise independent professional judgment and uphold ethical obligations, protecting client confidentiality and interests.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Client communication

Case management

Team collaboration

Independent work

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Illinois bar admission

Job description

Full-Time On-Site Waukegan, Illinois

Put your legal experience to work for immigrant communities.

House Worker Center —La Casa del Inmigrante— is a community-based nonprofit organization dedicated to providing accessible legal representation, advocacy, and support to immigrant individuals and families.

We are seeking an immigration attorney committed to community service to join our legal team. The attorney will work alongside attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff to provide professional, compassionate representation and comprehensive case management.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients before USCIS and EOIR, including appearances in Immigration Court.
• - Evaluate cases and develop legal strategies in affirmative and defensive immigration matters.
• - Prepare, review, sign, and file applications, petitions, motions, and supporting documentation.
• - Handle matters involving asylum, removal defense, T and U visas, VAWA, family-based petitions, adjustment of status, waivers, and naturalization, consistent with experience and assigned cases.
• - Maintain clear and timely communication with clients regarding the progress of their cases.
• - Supervise and guide paralegals working on cases under the attorney’s responsibility.
• - Manage deadlines, hearings, and case files with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• - Participate in immigration-related federal litigation, consistent with experience and admission to the applicable court.
• - Exercise independent professional judgment and uphold ethical obligations, protecting client confidentiality and interests.

What We Offer

• - *Annual salary of $70,000–$100,000, based on experience and qualifications.*
• - A 401(k) retirement plan.
• - A professional, collaborative, and supportive work environment.
• - Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• - Meaningful work that directly impacts the lives of immigrant individuals and families.

Position Type

This is a full-time, on-site employee position on House Worker Center’s legal team. It is not an independent contractor or consulting position.

Required Qualifications

• - Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• - Active license to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction, in good standing.
• - Experience representing clients before USCIS and EOIR.
• - Strong legal research, writing, communication, and case management skills.
• - Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• - Availability to work full-time, on-site in Waukegan, Illinois.
• - Commitment to treating immigrant communities with dignity and respect.

Preferred Qualifications

• - Two or more years of immigration law experience.
• - Admission to the Illinois bar.
• - Spanish proficiency is a plus but is not required.
• - Experience in immigration-related federal litigation.