Bilingual Immigration Litigation Attorney - Hybrid/Flexible

IMMIGRATION LAW OFFICE OF MOISES L; Aurora (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Job summary

Immigration Law Office of Moises L. Barraza, LLC in the Chicago area seeks a bilingual Spanish-English Immigration Litigation Attorney to join our growing team on a hybrid basis.

You will appear in court, advocate zealously for clients, and handle hearings, interviews, and related filings. The ideal candidate is licensed to practice in the U.S., fluent in English and Spanish, with immigration court or USCIS experience, and a commitment to client-centered representation.

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in good standing in any U.S. jurisdiction.
• Fluency in English and Spanish required.
• Immigration court and USCIS representation experience preferred.
• Experience handling removal defense, asylum, cancellation of removal, adjustment of status, waivers, and family-based immigration matters preferred.
• Strong legal writing, oral advocacy, and courtroom skills.

Responsibilities

• Appear in person for EOIR hearings, Master Calendar Hearings, and other immigration court proceedings in the Chicago area.
• Represent clients at USCIS interviews and related immigration appointments.
• Meet with clients in person at our Aurora office as needed.
• Attend and participate in Webex hearings from the office as needed.
• Prepare and litigate motions, legal briefs, pre-hearing statements, applications for relief, and supporting evidentiary filings.
• Develop case strategy with the supervising attorney and legal team.
• Preserve legal and factual issues for appeal through clear, thorough advocacy and record development.
• Conduct legal research and analyze complex immigration issues.
• Communicate compassionately and clearly with clients, witnesses, and staff.
• Coordinate with remote legal assistants and paralegals to ensure filings are accurate and timely.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish-English

Litigation experience

Oral advocacy

Legal writing

Client-centered representation

Education

J.D. or equivalent

Job description

Immigration Law Office of Moises L. Barraza, LLC in the Chicago area seeks a bilingual Spanish-English Immigration Litigation Attorney to join our growing team on a hybrid basis.

You will appear in court, advocate zealously for clients, and handle hearings, interviews, and related filings. The ideal candidate is licensed to practice in the U.S., fluent in English and Spanish, with immigration court or USCIS experience, and a commitment to client-centered representation.