STAFF IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY

Illinois Defense Counsel; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Professional work environment

Career development opportunities

Meaningful work with immigrant clients

Job summary

House Worker Center — La Casa del Inmigrante, a community-based nonprofit, seeks an immigration attorney to join its legal team full-time on-site in Illinois. You will represent clients before USCIS and EOIR, and handle affirmative and defensive immigration matters with compassion.

JD required; Illinois bar preferred; strong research, writing and case-management skills essential. Salary ranges from $70,000 to $100,000 with a 401(k) and growth opportunities, reflecting experience and

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction, in good standing.
• Experience representing clients before USCIS and EOIR.
• Strong legal research, writing, communication, and case management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Availability to work full-time, on-site in Illinois.
• Commitment to treating immigrant communities with dignity and respect.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients before USCIS and EOIR, including appearances in Immigration Court.
• Evaluate cases and develop legal strategies in affirmative and defensive immigration matters.
• Prepare, review, sign, and file applications, petitions, motions, and supporting documentation.
• Handle matters involving asylum, removal defense, T and U visas, VAWA, family-based petitions, adjustment of status, waivers, and naturalization.
• Maintain clear and timely communication with clients regarding progress.
• Supervise and guide paralegals working on cases under the attorney’s responsibility.
• Manage deadlines, hearings, and case files with strong organizational skills.
• Participate in immigration-related federal litigation, consistent with experience.
• Exercise independent professional judgment and uphold ethical obligations.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication

Case management

Independence

Collaboration

Spanish proficiency

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Illinois bar admission preferred

Job description

Full-Time On-Site in Texas

Put your legal experience to work for immigrant communities.

House Worker Center —La Casa del Inmigrante— is a community-based nonprofit organization dedicated to providing accessible legal representation, advocacy, and support to immigrant individuals and families.

We are seeking an immigration attorney committed to community service to join our legal team. The attorney will work alongside attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff to provide professional, compassionate representation and comprehensive case management.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients before USCIS and EOIR, including appearances in Immigration Court.
• Evaluate cases and develop legal strategies in affirmative and defensive immigration matters.
• Prepare, review, sign, and file applications, petitions, motions, and supporting documentation.
• Handle matters involving asylum, removal defense, T and U visas, VAWA, family-based petitions, adjustment of status, waivers, and naturalization, consistent with experience and assigned cases.
• Maintain clear and timely communication with clients regarding the progress of their cases.
• Supervise and guide paralegals working on cases under the attorney’s responsibility.
• Manage deadlines, hearings, and case files with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Participate in immigration-related federal litigation, consistent with experience and admission to the applicable court.
• Exercise independent professional judgment and uphold ethical obligations, protecting client confidentiality and interests.

What We Offer

• *Annual salary of $70,000–$100,000, based on experience and qualifications.*
• A 401(k) retirement plan.
• A professional, collaborative, and supportive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Meaningful work that directly impacts the lives of immigrant individuals and families.

Position Type

This is a full-time, on-site employee position on House Worker Center’s legal team. It is not an independent contractor or consulting position.

*House Worker Center — La Casa del Inmigrante*
Defending rights. Strengthening families. Serving our community.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction, in good standing.
• Experience representing clients before USCIS and EOIR.
• Strong legal research, writing, communication, and case management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Availability to work full-time, on-site in Waukegan, Illinois.
• Commitment to treating immigrant communities with dignity and respect.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of immigration law experience.
• Admission to the Illinois bar.
• Spanish proficiency is a plus but is not required.
• Experience in immigration-related federal litigation.