Immigration Associate Attorney

Davidson & Seseri, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings with employer match

Medical insurance with company subsid{

Life insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Office snacks and catered lunches

Job summary

Davidson & Seseri, LLC, a Chicago-based boutique immigration firm, seeks an immigration associate attorney with 3+ years of experience to manage a full caseload of family and employment-based matters. You will work independently, communicate proactively, and maintain professionalism under pressure.

You will handle matter oversight from start to finish, including hearings and interviews, while collaborating with paralegals and staff to ensure timely, accurate case records and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing in any U.S. jurisdiction (Illinois preferred).
• Proficiency in Spanish preferred; other languages a plus.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Prior experience in immigration law.
• Demonstrated experience in litigation and client interviews preferred.
• Sharp analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Efficient time management and ability to manage multiple cases with deadlines.
• Competency in Microsoft Office, LawLogix and ClickUp.

Responsibilities

• Assess viability of new matters.
• Communicate with clients regularly regarding case developments.
• Conduct legal research.
• Draft filings.
• Reviewing documentation in lieu of or prior to more senior attorneys.
• Preparing clients for and representing them at hearings and interviews.
• Maintaining accurate case notes, deadlines, and billing entries.
• Work collaboratively with paralegals and staff to advance cases efficiently.

Skills

Spanish language

Legal research

Immigration law

Client communication

Time management

Analytical thinking

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Tools

LawLogix

ClickUp

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We are seeking an immigration associate attorney with a minimum of 3 years of experience to join a dynamic practice. The ideal candidate is someone who can work independently, think strategically, communicate proactively (internally and externally) and maintain professionalism under pressure.

Reporting to the firm partners and supported by a team of paralegals, this associate attorney will swiftly acquire oversight and management (from start to finish) of a full case load of family and employment-based matters, including but not limited to family and employment petitions, naturalization, removal proceedings, asylum, waivers, consular processing, DACA, VAWA, U Visas, religious petitions. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assessing viability of new matters
• Communicating with clients regularly regarding case developments
• Conducting legal research
• Drafting filings
• Reviewing documentation in lieu of or prior to more senior attorneys
• Preparing clients for and representing them at hearings and interviews
• Maintaining accurate and reliable case notes, deadlines, billing entries and other case records within the firm’s case management systems
• Working collaboratively with paralegals, support staff, peers and leadership to advance cases efficiently

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Licensed and in good standing in any U.S. jurisdiction (Illinois preferred)
• Proficiency in Spanish preferred, other foreign languages a plus
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Prior experience in immigration law
• Demonstrated experience in litigation and representing clients at interviews (preferred)
• Sharp analytical thinking and creative approaches to cases
• Excellent attention to detail
• Efficient time management
• Ability to manage multiple cases with corresponding deadlines and remain flexible
• Competency in Microsoft Office Suite, case management databases (e.g.: LawLogix), and task management software (e.g.: ClickUp) as well as interest in technology applied to the field of law

Client understanding and satisfaction are a fixed priority, and the associate attorney’s commitment to excellence in customer service must reflect these values.

• $75,000 – $110,000 (depending on experience)

Benefits (provided following a 90-day probationary period of employment)

• Retirement savings with employer match
• Medical insurance with company subsidized premiums, life insurance, and HSA
• Paid time off (incremental with length of employment), paid sick leave (5 days), federal holidays, and annual end-of-year office closure
• In-office coffee, tea, and snacks; catered birthday lunches

Davidson & Seseri is a Chicago-based boutique law firm specializing in immigration and nationality law. Made up of a diverse team of attorneys, case managers, and support staff, we handle a wide variety of family-based and employment-based immigrant and nonimmigrant cases for individuals and organizations nationwide and around the world. We believe in the value of what we do and work together as a team to foster an atmosphere of hard work, integrity, and camaraderie.