What are the responsibilities and job description for the Immigration Attorney position at Francis Law Center?
We're hiring an immigration attorney to join Francis Law Center.
Our clients trust us with some of the most important moments of their lives — reuniting with a spouse, securing humanitarian protection, building a future in the U.S. We need an attorney who takes that responsibility personally and drives cases forward, not just processes them.
What you'll do:
• Manage a caseload of family-based and humanitarian immigration matters as your primary responsibility
• Lead family visa cases (I-130, I-485, I-751, K-1, consular processing, interview prep and attendance)
• Lead humanitarian visa cases (VAWA, U-visa, T-visa, SIJS, asylum, TPS)
• Support removal defense — motions, EOIR filings, pre-hearing materials, second-chair appearances
• Conduct intake consultations — assess eligibility, recommend the right path, convert qualified leads
• Represent the firm in the community — workshops, consulates, nonprofits, AILA/bar events, referral partners
• Counsel clients directly in English or Spanish
• Supervise and quality-check paralegal work before filing
What you bring:
• Active U.S. bar admission in good standing (any state or territory — federal practice)
• Family-based experience (I-130, I-485, I-751, K-1, consular)
• Humanitarian relief experience (VAWA, U-visa, T-visa, SIJS, asylum, TPS)
• Familiarity with removal defense and EOIR processes
• Comfortable with intake work and community outreach
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred
• Track record of independent case ownership and reliable deadlines
We only hire A-team players — people who take ownership, want to grow, and have the courage to speak up when something could be better. In return, we invest in your development.
Hybrid: 3 days/week in Schaumburg, IL. Immediate start. Competitive compensation with benefits.
To apply: Send your resume and a brief cover letter to info@francislawcenter.com. In your cover letter (4–6 sentences): Tell us about a case where you had to make a judgment call without senior-attorney input — what was the issue, what did you decide, and how did it turn out?
- Applications without the cover letter response will not be reviewed.