Associate Attorney

Meltzer Hellrung

. Support senior attorneys and paralegal account managers in visa application preparation .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $80,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in corporate immigration law, including H-1B and PERM processes, with strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Capable of supporting senior attorneys in visa application preparation and documentation review while maintaining effective communication with clients and team members.

Highest-signal resume keywords

J.D. From An ABA-Accredited Law SchoolActive Bar License Or Pending ResultsCorporate Immigration ExperienceAttention To DetailOrganizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Visa Application PreparationCase File ReviewH-1B Form ReviewLCA Form ReviewRFE Response DraftingPERM Process AssistanceRecruitment Documentation ReviewInitial 9089 Draft ReviewSupport Letter DraftingFinal Application Review

Soft Skills

Strong OrganizationAttention To DetailEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

Voyager

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Bar License

Industry Keywords

Corporate ImmigrationVisa ApplicationsH-1BLCAPERMRFEGreen Card Process

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support senior attorneys and paralegal account managers in visa application preparation
Review case files, profiles, and documentation in Voyager for accuracy and completeness
Review client and foreign national documents for sufficiency and escalate gaps to senior attorneys
Review H-1B and LCA forms prepared by paralegals and provide initial-level feedback before senior attorney sign-off
Assist with support letter drafting and review using firm templates and client-provided details
Assist with final application review before filing, confirming forms and supporting documents are complete and consistent
Monitor emails and respond to internal requests and appropriate external client inquiries
Assist in the PERM-based green card process, including recruitment documentation review, PWR review, and initial 9089 draft review
Assist in dependent visa application review
Develop familiarity with RFE response drafting under direct attorney supervision
Work directly under a senior attorney or team lead during the initial training period
Monitor case systems and communications and promptly escalate issues

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
Active bar license, or bar exam results pending with license expected within 9 months of start date
Presence in Chicago two times per year
1–3 years of prior corporate immigration experience as an attorney, law clerk, legal extern, or immigration paralegal required
Strong organization and attention to detail across multiple active matters
Availability to start immediately
Full-time availability

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% coverage of PPO health insurance, dental, and vision covered by the firm
Higher-level PPO plan available at additional cost
75% of dependent coverage for health, dental, and vision insurance
Short-term disability, long-term disability coverage, and life insurance policy, 100% covered
401(k) with 100% match on the first 3% and 50% match on the next 2%
Low rates on Vanguard funds via Vestwell
Flex Spending Account: up to $3,400 annually available pre-tax in 2026
Transit benefit: up to $340 per month available pre-tax in 2026
12 weeks/60 days paid parental leave for birth/adoption of a new child
$2,000 referral bonus for new hires
PTO days by year of service
Sick days each calendar year
Bar license and CLE costs covered
Cell phone and service covered
Laptop provided
Opportunity to receive origination commissions and an annual bonus
Immigration sponsorship available