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Position: Principal Immigration Legal Clinic Attorney Reports to: Director of Immigration ProgramsParameters: 1 FTE, 40 hours per week. $80,000 annually. Willingness to work some evenings Location: 1515 W. Lake Street, Hanover Park, IL 60133 and 1585 Rand Rd in Palatine, IL.
POC’s provides opportunities for immigrants to access community-based immigration legal relief, wrap-around services, and to expand their knowledge gaining leadership skills and a voice.
Immigration Legal Clinic Attorney
Reporting to the Director of Immigration Programs, the Immigration Legal Clinic Attorney will provide community-based immigration legal services, managing a diverse caseload while counseling, representing, and educating immigrants through clinics, workshops, and collaborative wrap-around support services.
Required Skills and Qualifications
· Licensed to practice law in Illinois and a member in good standing of the Illinois State Bar.
· Demonstrated experience in immigration law and immigration-related legal proceedings.
· Experience with EOIR proceedings, including:
o Master Calendar Hearings
o Individual Merits Hearings
o Bond Hearings
o Defensive Asylum
o Motions and Briefs
o Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) proceedings
· Experience representing clients before USCIS, EOIR, and the BIA. Experience with federal court immigration litigation or federal court proceedings.
· Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and case-strategy development skills.
· Previous experience supervising DOJ-accredited representatives or practitioners.
· Experience developing staff training materials, legal procedures, and case management standards.
· Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
· Ability to manage a diverse caseload, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate case records.
· Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to recognize sensitive or vulnerable client situations and respond with appropriate care and professionalism.
· Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
· Ability to pass required background checks in accordance with grant requirements.
· Fluent in Spanish
Essential Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesA. Legal Representation and Case Management
· Maintain a diverse client caseload focused primarily on immigration matters.
· Conduct client consultations virtually and in person at regional legal clinics and workshops throughout North Suburban Cook County.
· Evaluate cases and identify appropriate immigration legal remedies. Educate clients about current immigration laws, available legal remedies, and immigrant rights.
· Develop and implement case strategies through independent legal research, writing, and collaboration with colleagues.
· Prepare immigration applications, conduct legal research, draft legal memoranda, prepare client affidavits, and write motions and briefs.
· Represent clients before USCIS, EOIR, and the BIA, as well as federal courts when qualified and authorized.
· Assist in determining case acceptance and assignments in collaboration with the team, considering case complexity, capacity, and available resources.
B. Client Relations and Advocacy
· Maintain consistent and timely communication with clients regarding their cases, applications, and legal proceedings.
· Provide services in a professional, welcoming, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed manner.
· Participate immigration legal workshops and community education activities.
C. Collaboration
· Provide legal oversight, mentorship, and guidance to DOJ-accredited representatives and immigration staff, as appropriate.
· Review case strategies, legal filings, and case documentation to support quality and consistency of legal services.
· Develop and maintain consistent training standards, procedures, and materials for immigration staff.
· Participate in team meetings, in-person meetings, and case assessment meetings.
D. Compliance, Documentation, and Professional Development
· Maintain accurate client records, case management systems, and reporting documentation as required.
· Comply with professional ethical standards and applicable Rules of Professional Conduct, including protecting client confidentiality and avoiding conflicts of interest.
· Participate in conferences, seminars, symposia, and other professional or community activities as requested by the Director of Immigration Programs. Attend relevant Continuing Legal Education (CLE) webinars and other professional development opportunities.
· Monitor changes in immigration laws, regulations, policies, and assess their potential impact on client services.
· Perform other responsibilities as assigned to support the success of the immigration team and the organization's mission.
Benefits
· Medical, dental, and vision insurance
· 401(k) plan
· Personal Time Off (PTO)
· 9 Paid Holidays
· Continuing Education and Professional Development Reimbursement
Application Process: Interested applicants should submit:
1. Resume: Outlining relevant education, legal experience, and qualifications.
2. Cover Letter: Briefly highlighting:
o Interest in the position.
o Why immigration legal services and this work resonate with the applicant
o Relevant experience that connects to the organization's mission and the responsibilities of the position.
o Bar Number
3. Interested parties should send their resume and letter of interest to Partners for Our Communities Immigration Programs Director, Liza Gutierrez at LizaG@partnersforourcommunities.org or via the selected employment website.
POC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Immigration law : 5 years (Required)
Language:
- Spanish (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Hanover Park, IL 60133 (Required)
Work Location: In person
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The qualifications that appear most often in supervising attorney jobs.
- Active state bar membership and in good standing required
- Minimum five to seven years of litigation or transactional practice experience
- Demonstrated experience managing or mentoring junior attorneys or paralegals
- Strong written and oral advocacy skills across memos, briefs, and client communications
- Experience with case management software and document review platforms
- Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school
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Tailor your resume to supervision scope
Hiring managers for supervising attorney roles want to see how many attorneys you've managed, not just that you've practiced law. Quantify direct reports, caseload oversight, and any training programs you built or led.
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Supervising attorney roles often require coordination with HR, compliance, and outside counsel. Call out moments where you bridged legal strategy with business operations so reviewers can see you've operated beyond pure casework.
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Supervising attorney postings vary sharply by specialty. A role overseeing consumer protection litigation demands a different skills pitch than one managing corporate transactional attorneys. Read each posting carefully and reframe your cover letter around that specific practice area.
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Interviewers at the supervising attorney level routinely ask how you develop junior attorneys and handle performance issues. Prepare two or three concrete examples of coaching moments, not just outcomes, so you can walk through your management approach in detail.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
When you receive an offer, clarify the headcount you'll supervise, your authority to hire and terminate, and your budget for outside counsel. These structural details affect day-to-day authority and are easier to negotiate before you accept than after you start.
Supervising Attorney Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most supervising attorneys?
The companies hiring the most supervising attorneys right now include NYLAG, TakeRoot Justice, and Archdiocese of New York, with the largest share of openings in New York, California, and New Jersey, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially concentrated in public defender offices, legal aid organizations, and large in-house legal departments.
How many supervising attorney jobs are remote?
About 86% of supervising attorney openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the in-person demands of court appearances and team oversight. Remote options are most common in compliance-focused roles and those centered on document review or policy work rather than active litigation.
How do you become a supervising attorney?
Start by earning a Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school and passing the bar exam in your target state. Build several years of substantive practice experience in a defined specialty, then seek out roles that include mentoring, managing caseloads for junior attorneys, or leading practice groups. Demonstrating that you can develop talent and handle administrative oversight alongside client work is what moves candidates from staff attorney to supervising attorney.
Can you get hired as a supervising attorney with limited management experience?
Yes, especially if your substantive legal experience is strong and you can point to informal leadership. Mentoring law clerks, coordinating with paralegals, training new associates, or running a pro bono project all count as supervisory experience even without a formal management title. Smaller firms and nonprofit legal organizations are more likely to promote from within based on practice depth rather than requiring a prior supervisory title.
What does the supervising attorney interview process look like?
Most employers start with a screening call focused on your bar status, practice history, and general fit. A substantive interview follows, usually with a senior partner, general counsel, or department head, covering case management philosophy, how you handle underperforming attorneys, and your familiarity with the organization's practice areas. Some employers add a writing sample review or a panel interview with attorneys you would supervise before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to supervising attorney jobs?
You can find and apply to supervising attorney jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your practice area and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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