Career

Chicago Immigration Lawyer

Are you passionate about Immigration law and enjoy working in a dynamic, driven, result-oriented immigration law firm? At CIPOLLA LAW GROUP, we are passionate about helping immigrants achieve their goals and making a positive impact on their lives. As we are going through rapid growth, we are constantly looking for talented professionals to join our team!

Immigration Paralegal

If interested, please send your cover letter and resume to Katherine@immigrationvisaus.com

This is a full-time on-site Paralegal position at Cipolla Law Group. The ideal candidate will be responsible for assisting in legal document preparation, conducting research on immigration issues, and supporting attorneys in family and humanitarian related visa applications and immigration law matters.

Responsibilities

  • Obtaining client information
  • Draft forms and collect clients’ documents
  • Draft Client Statements and Support Letters
  • Prepare Exhibit Lists and Assemble Cases
  • Conduct legal research
  • Organizing case files
  • Scanning and assembling cases
  • Docketing and calendaring
  • Interacting with clients and government offices
  • Translate from Spanish to English or vice versa (applies to Spanish speaker only)

Qualifications

  • Experience in family based and removal defense immigration
  • Strong Knowledge and understanding of of I-130, I-485, N400, I-751, I-360, I-589, I-918, FOIA filing
  • Spanish speaking preferred.
  • Extremely organized and detailed oriented
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent writing and research skills
  • Excellent verbal communication skills
  • Work independently and as a team member
  • Work efficiently and be able to meet deadline
  • Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, or related field
  • Reference from previous employers

Associate Attorney (Multiple Openings)

If interested, please send your cover letter and resume to Katherine@immigrationvisaus.com

RESPONSIBILTY

  • Consult with and advise clients about their family and business immigration options, issues, rights and obligations;
  • Evaluate clients’ admissibility and eligibility for the entry, extension, change, or adjustment of status.
  • Conduct in-depth legal research on immigration law topics, including regulations, orders, policies, precedents, and other legal issues related to employment-based, investment-based, family-based, and humanitarian-based immigration law.
  • Interpret immigration laws, regulations, policies, and precedents for clients, including individuals and businesses.
  • Develop legal strategies based on legal research and clients’ immigration needs.
  • Analyze Illinois State criminal law issues for immigration eligibility. Draft and review legal documents and opinions, including petition letters, response letters, memorandums, and legal briefs to analyze the legal issues.
  • Represent Clients in Immigration Courts and State Courts for immigration cases and Administrative Agency Proceedings.
  • Attend Administrative Hearings and Court Proceedings.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • J.D. (Juris Doctor) degree (foreign educational equivalent is acceptable) plus 2 years of progressively responsible experience in occupations related to an Attorney.
  • Experience as a lawyer outside of the United States is acceptable.
  • Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in conducting legal research.
  • Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in conducting legal, analysis of statutes, regulations, and court decisions.
  • Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in legal drafting of documents for clients.
  • Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in drafting legal documents filed with Courts or Government Administrative Agencies.
  • Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in representing clients in courts.
  • Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience working with a legal case management system.
  • Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience working with a digital legal research database such as Westlaw, Lexis or other legal research databases.
  • Must be admitted to the Bar of Illinois and be in good standing.

WORK LOCATION

1023 W Webster Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614

*Work is at Employer’s office with no travel involved.