Hybrid Immigration Litigation Attorney - Independent Contractor

Job Description

Job Description

Immigration Law Office of Moises L. Barraza, LLC is seeking a bilingual Spanish-English Immigration Litigation Attorney to join our growing team on a hybrid basis in the Chicago area.

We are looking for an attorney who genuinely enjoys litigating, arguing, protecting clients’ rights, and building a strong record at every stage of the case. This role is ideal for someone ready to appear in court, think strategically under pressure, and advocate zealously for immigrants and their families.

Responsibilities
- Appear in person for EOIR Individual Hearings, Master Calendar Hearings, and other immigration court proceedings in the Chicago area.
- Represent clients at USCIS interviews and related immigration appointments.
- Meet with clients in person at our Aurora office as needed.
- Attend and participate in Webex hearings from the office as needed.
- Prepare and litigate motions, legal briefs, pre-hearing statements, applications for relief, and supporting evidentiary filings.
- Develop case strategy with the supervising attorney and legal team.
- Preserve legal and factual issues for appeal through clear, thorough advocacy and record development.
- Conduct legal research and analyze complex immigration issues.
- Communicate compassionately and clearly with clients, witnesses, and staff.
- Coordinate with remote legal assistants and paralegals to ensure filings are accurate and timely.

Qualifications
- Active license to practice law in good standing in any U.S. jurisdiction.
- Fluency in English and Spanish required.
- Immigration court and USCIS representation experience strongly preferred.
- Experience handling removal defense, asylum, cancellation of removal, adjustment of status, waivers, and family-based immigration matters preferred.
- Strong legal writing, oral advocacy, and courtroom skills.
- Comfortable appearing in person at Chicago-area EOIR hearings, USCIS interviews, and office meetings with clients.
- District court litigation experience is preferred, but not required.
- Organized, responsive, detail-oriented, and committed to client-centered representation.

Position Details
- Hybrid position based in the Chicago area, combining remote work with required in-person appearances at immigration court, USCIS interviews, and the Aurora office for client meetings and Webex hearings as needed.
- Independent contractor position; part-time or full-time arrangements are available depending on availability and firm needs.
- Hourly compensation, with potential for ongoing work.
- Immediate opportunity for an attorney prepared to take ownership of hearings and advocacy.

Please submit your resume, a brief cover letter describing your EOIR and USCIS advocacy experience, a writing sample, and bar admission information.