Senior Immigration Attorney (8+ yrs)

Phillips Lytle LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Program

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance (Basic)

AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance (Short-Term)

Disability Insurance (Long-Term)

401k & Roth Plan Options with Employer

Flexible Spending Account Plan Options

10 Annual Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Phillips Lytle LLP in Chicago seeks a senior attorney to lead our Immigration Practice with eight or more years of experience handling employment-based visa and green card matters for U.S. companies and foreign national workforce.

The role requires deep knowledge of U.S. immigration laws and outstanding written, oral and analytic abilities, with a focus on advising, managing client deliverables, and mentoring junior lawyers and paralegals.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of U.S. immigration laws, regulations and policies.
• Experience handling visa and permanent residency applications for U.S. companies and foreign nationals.
• Ability to provide advisory services and manage client deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage employment-based visa and green card filings.
• Advise clients on immigration strategies and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor and supervise junior lawyers and specialized paralegals.

Skills

Immigration law

U.S. visa & green card work

Client management

Mentoring junior lawyers

Job description

Phillips Lytle is looking to expand our talent within our Immigration Practice.

Phillips Lytle has an excellent reputation and a roster of high-profile clients including Fortune 500 and Fortune 1000 companies in industries such as telecommunications, technology, energy, nanotechnology, manufacturing, healthcare and life sciences.

The Immigration Practice Team seeks to hire a senior attorney (Chicago) with eight or more years of experience to support its national practice with experience handling the complexities of visa and permanent residency applications on behalf of U.S. companies and their foreign national workforce with employment-based green cards, employment-based non-immigrant visas, H-1Bs, L-1s, O-1s, E-1, E-2, E-3, matters arising under the U.S. Mexico-Canada America (USMCA) Free Trade Agreement (TNs) or other laws governing ports of entry to the United States. A successful applicant should have superior written, oral and analytic abilities, deep knowledge of U.S. immigration laws, regulations and policies, and the ability to provide advisory and other services, including managing client deliverables, preparing foreign nationals for visa and consulate interviews, responding to audits, providing I-9 guidance, dealing with federal administrative court matters, resolving border problems and preparing relevant filings. Portable business and experience managing client relationships and mentoring and supervising junior lawyers and specialized paralegals is preferred.

We offer a flexible workplace, a commitment to advancement, and significant client contact and responsibility. We value community engagement and an entrepreneurial spirit. We are focused on growing our Firm across our entire footprint, and welcome Associates who are looking for an inclusive and equitable environment, where mentoring, feedback and training are emphasized.

Annual salary range for this position is $200,000-$350,000.

Actual pay may be adjusted based on location, experience, volume and nature of portable business, or other job-related factors permitted by law.

Other Benefits Include

• Bonus Program
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Group Life AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• 401k & Roth Plan Options with Employer Match
• Flexible Spending Account Plan Options
• 10 Annual Holidays
• Paid Time Off

LOCATIONS

Chicago, Illinois, United States