Senior Immigration Attorney - Removal Defense (EOIR)

*Candidates with the ability to commute to hearings at the Chicago Immigration Court will be considered for this role. This is a mostly remote position that will require court appearances as needed.

Associate Attorney (EOIR)

Who is Flora Legal Group?

We are a team of passionate immigration professionals providing guidance and hope by advocating for and empowering all people to build a prosperous future. We see a future where the immigrant community is welcomed and valued, creating a better world for generations to come. For more information about our law firm and core values, please visit www.floralegalgroup.com.

Flora Legal Group is an Indianapolis-based immigration firm committed to serving the immigrant community. We are seeking a hybrid Associate Attorney (EOIR: Non-Detained and Detained Docket Team) with a heart and passion to help immigrants and a desire to thrive in a large, team-oriented immigration practice. The successful candidate will represent non-detained clients in master calendar and individual calendar hearings and represent detained clients in bond hearings, master calendar hearings, and individual calendar hearings (conducted primarily via WebEx). Spanish fluency is required for direct detained client communication.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represents non-detained clients in master calendar and individual calendar hearings before the Chicago Immigration Court, working closely with other associates in the Chicago area to coordinate hearing coverage;
• Serves as a mentor to more junior Chicago-based associates, including feedback and guidance;
• Represents detained clients in bond hearings, master calendar hearings, and individual calendar hearings, primarily via WebEx;
• Prepares and files bond motions, applications for relief, and supporting documentation within the compressed timeframes of the detained docket;
• Collaborates with the non-detained docket team and the detained docket team to manage case flow;
• Handles and follows cases from inception to completion within stipulated timeframes;
• Completes all tasks in case management software by due date;
• Enters information in case management software (Clio) in a timely manner, including notes, client correspondence, hours utilized, and matter updates;
• Time tracks hours worked in accordance with the firm’s time tracking policy.

Qualifications:

• Must be a licensed attorney in good standing to apply; Juris Doctorate required.
• 5 years applicable immigration experience preferred; at least 3 years required.
• Native or non-native C1/C2 fluency in Spanish (reading, writing, speaking) required.
• Must have experience managing a high-volume court docket.
• Demonstrated success training and mentoring others.
• Passion for immigration law and to help people from all walks of life.
• Have excellent communication skills.
• Be self-motivated, intellectually curious, and possess a strong work ethic.
• Enjoy continuous learning in a fast-paced and friendly work environment.

Benefits:

We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, wellness, and financial security! Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with 75% employer contribution;
• Gym membership;
• Financial budgeting and coaching assistance;
• Free telehealth and therapy appointments;
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage;
• Paid holidays and paid time off;
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match after 6 months;
• We cover bar dues, AILA membership, and CLE costs.

*Salary range within the posted pay scale is based on years and depth of experience and overall fit for the role.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Did someone from Flora Legal Group refer you to this job? If so, please include their name.

Experience:

• immigration law (deportation defense): 3 years (Required)

Language:

• Spanish fluently (speaking, reading writing) (Required)

License/Certification:

• bar license/license to practice law (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Chicago, IL 60603 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60603

Salary : $110,000 - $130,000