Short-term (off-track) associate opportunity in a global firm's Chicago immigration group supporting U.S. and cross-border business immigration and mobility matters. The role focuses on drafting and assembling employer-sponsored visa petitions, responding to RFEs, preparing PERM files, and supporting client communications under senior lawyers' supervision.

Day-to-day work includes case management using internal tools, tracking documentary evidence for NIV/IV cases, and staying current on agency guidance and policy changes that affect employer mobility programs. The team advises multinational employers on immigration strategy and related compliance issues across jurisdictions.

This position is bonus eligible and comes with standard employee benefits.

1–3 years of U.S. business immigration experience (global immigration experience a plus)
Admission to and good standing with the Illinois bar
Proven experience drafting employer-sponsored visa petitions, RFE responses, and supporting PERM matters
Strong writing, analytical, organizational and case-management skills; attention to detail; client-service orientation
Must provide a writing sample

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