Immigration Associate Attorney (Hybrid, Chicago)

Meltzer Hellrung LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full health coverage

401(k) match

Paid parental leave

Referral bonus

Laptop provided

Transit benefits

Job summary

Meltzer Hellrung LLC seeks an Associate Attorney in Chicago to support senior attorneys in visa applications and case review across H-1B, LCA, and PERM processes. The role focuses on developing case judgment, handling client communications, and ensuring accurate documentation in Voyager.

The position is a full-time, immediate contract with hybrid in-office work, offering substantial opportunities for growth and client-facing experience in immigration law.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school.
• Active bar license, or bar exam results pending with license expected within 9 months of start date.
• Presence in Chicago.
• 1-3 years prior corporate immigration experience as an attorney, law clerk, legal extern, or immigration paralegal is required.

Responsibilities

• Support senior attorneys and paralegal account managers in visa application preparation, as assigned by senior staff/team leads.
• Review case files, profiles, and documentation in Voyager for accuracy and completeness.
• Review documents collected from clients/foreign nationals for sufficiency, escalating gaps to a senior attorney.
• Review H-1B and LCA forms prepared by paralegals and provide initial-level feedback prior to senior attorney sign-off.
• Assist with support letter (LOS) drafting and review, using firm templates and client-provided details.
• Assist with final application review prior to filing, confirming forms and supporting documents are complete and consistent.
• Monitor emails, responding to internal requests from account managers and paralegals, and to external client inquiries as appropriate.
• Assist in the PERM-based green card process as assigned, including review of recruitment documentation, PWR review, and initial review of 9089 drafts.
• Assist in dependent visa application review as assigned.
• Begin developing familiarity with RFE response drafting under direct attorney supervision.

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Meltzer Hellrung LLC seeks an Associate Attorney in Chicago to support senior attorneys in visa applications and case review across H-1B, LCA, and PERM processes. The role focuses on developing case judgment, handling client communications, and ensuring accurate documentation in Voyager.

The position is a full-time, immediate contract with hybrid in-office work, offering substantial opportunities for growth and client-facing experience in immigration law.