Senior Immigration Attorney

3 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States National Immigrant Justice Center Full time

We are seeking an experienced Senior Immigration Attorney to join our team as a Supervisor of Legal Services at the National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC). As a leader in the field of immigration law, we advocate for immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers through policy reform, impact litigation, and public education.

As a Supervisor of Legal Services, you will be responsible for supervising a legal team and providing legal representation and counseling to non-detained immigrants appearing before government agencies. You will also supervise the Naturalization/Citizenship Pro Bono Project, providing training, technical support, and legal review to volunteer attorneys for new and pending cases.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supervise legal services and oversee paralegals, attorneys, interns, and support staff providing legal services
  • Provide training, technical support, and legal review to volunteer attorneys for cases assigned to the Naturalization/Citizenship Pro Bono Project
  • Ensure accurate data entry by paralegals, attorneys, and interns
  • Oversee and review legal intakes; make legal assessments and determinations regarding representation
  • Ensure timely case preparation, including case opening process, preparing filings, trial preparation, appeals, case closures, and other case management practices

Requirements:

  • A law degree (JD), license to practice law, and at least 3 years' experience in the legal field, preferably in the field of immigration law
  • Fluency in English and Spanish required; excellent oral and written communication skills; demonstrated competency in public speaking and strong interpersonal skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, Outlook/Exchange; Windows operating systems; and other software routinely used by NIJC

Estimated Salary: $100,000 - $130,000 per year, depending on experience, with a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off. The position is based in Chicago with a hybrid, in-office, and remote work schedule.



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