Immigration Associate Attorney: Family & Employment Cases

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

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement match

Health insurance

Life insurance

HSA

Paid time off

Company holidays

Catered lunches

Job summary

Davidson & Seseri, LLC, a Chicago-based immigration boutique, seeks an associate attorney with at least 3 years of experience to join our dynamic practice. You will manage a full caseload of family and employment-based matters, collaborate with paralegals, and report to the firm partners from start to finish.

The ideal candidate is independent, strategic, and professional under pressure, with strong Spanish proficiency preferred, excellent written and oral communication, and a track record in

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing in any U.S. jurisdiction (Illinois preferred).
• Proficiency in Spanish preferred.
• 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 deadlines and remain flexible.
• Competency in Microsoft Office Suite, case management databases (e.g.: LawLogix), and task management software (e.g.: ClickUp).

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Working collaboratively with paralegals, support staff, peers and leadership to advance cases efficiently.

Skills

Legal research

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Case management

Spanish language

Tech proficiency

Multitasking

Education

J.D. degree

Tools

LawLogix

Microsoft Office

ClickUp

Job description

Davidson & Seseri, LLC, a Chicago-based immigration boutique, seeks an associate attorney with at least 3 years of experience to join our dynamic practice. You will manage a full caseload of family and employment-based matters, collaborate with paralegals, and report to the firm partners from start to finish.

The ideal candidate is independent, strategic, and professional under pressure, with strong Spanish proficiency preferred, excellent written and oral communication, and a track record in