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Job Details

Immigration Attorney

Company name
BCG Attorney Search

Experience
1-10 yrs required

Location
Oak Park, IL, United States

Industry
Legal

Posted on
May 09, 2025

Valid Through
Jun 08, 2025

Profile

Job Title: Immigration Attorney

Job Overview:
A law firm based in Oak Park, IL, is currently seeking a driven and resourceful Associate Immigration Attorney to join its expanding immigration legal practice. The role offers the opportunity to work directly with clients, collaborate with experienced legal professionals, and handle a diverse caseload, including removal defense and family-based petitions. This position is ideal for a candidate seeking long-term growth within a mission-driven firm committed to immigrant advocacy.

Duties:

  • Provide consultations to clients on immigration strategy and legal pathways

  • Represent detained and non-detained clients before the Immigration Court and Board of Immigration Appeals

  • Conduct intakes and legal assessments with individuals held in detention centers

  • Prepare and submit a wide range of immigration filings, including family-based petitions and applications for humanitarian relief

  • Review case files and applications to ensure accuracy and completeness

  • Draft legal briefs and supporting documentation for litigation and administrative proceedings

  • Develop litigation strategies and prepare clients and witnesses for court testimony or USCIS interviews

  • Coordinate with government agencies, community organizations, and stakeholders on immigration law updates

  • Maintain and manage a dynamic caseload with strong attention to deadlines and case progression

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 1 to 4 years of experience practicing immigration law

  • Licensed and in good standing with a state bar in the U.S.

  • Demonstrated interest and experience in removal defense, family-based immigration, and humanitarian forms of relief

  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage a high-volume caseload independently

  • Ability to collaborate effectively within a legal team

  • Comfortable engaging with diverse client populations, including vulnerable communities

Education:

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

  • Active law license in any U.S. jurisdiction

Skills:

  • Fluency in Spanish preferred, but not required

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Strong legal research and writing abilities

  • Proficiency with legal case management systems preferred

  • Commitment to social justice and immigrant rights

Job Location:

  • Oak Park, IL

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • 401(k) retirement plan

  • Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

  • Complimentary parking

  • Catered office lunches

  • Career growth opportunities within a supportive work environment

  • Inclusion in a collaborative team dedicated to excellence in immigration advocacy

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
200 South Wacker Drive, 31st Floor
Chicago
Illinois
United States 60606
Phone : (312) 321-9411
Fax : (213) 895-7306

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