Job Description
About Francis Law Center
Francis Law Center is a U.S. immigration law firm founded by Dr. Jae Francis, serving clients in all 50 states from offices in Downtown Chicago, Schaumburg (IL), and Madison (WI). We focus on family-based immigration, humanitarian visas, and removal defense. Most of our clients are Spanish-speaking, and they trust us with the most important thing in their lives — keeping their families together.
About the Role
We are hiring an Immigration Paralegal to join our team in a hybrid role based in Chicago or Schaumburg, IL. You will prepare and manage immigration case filings from intake through approval, working directly with clients and attorneys on family-based petitions, waivers, and humanitarian cases.
This is a hands-on role for someone who drives cases forward independently — tracking deadlines, catching missing documents, and making clients feel heard.
What You Will Do
- Prepare and file family-based petitions (I-130, I-485, I-751, I-864)
- - Draft and assemble waiver applications (I-601, I-601A) with supporting evidence
- - Support humanitarian cases including VAWA, U-Visa, T-Visa, and asylum filings
- - Communicate with clients in English and Spanish to gather documents, explain processes, and provide case updates
- - Monitor case status, track deadlines, and respond to RFEs promptly
- - Organize case files and maintain accurate records
- - Coordinate with USCIS, NVC, and consulates as needed
- - Assist attorneys with case strategy, legal research, and hearing preparation
What We Are Looking For
Required:
- 2+ years of immigration paralegal experience
- - Hands-on experience preparing family-based petitions, waivers, and/or humanitarian visa cases
- - Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple cases independently
- - Excellent organizational and communication skills
Strongly Preferred:
- Fluency in English and Spanish
- - Experience handling RFEs and working with USCIS, NVC, or consulates
- - Familiarity with immigration case management systems
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary: $55,000 - $65,000 per year
- - Full-time, hybrid position (Chicago or Schaumburg, IL)
- - Benefits package included
How to Apply
Send your resume and a short cover letter to info@francislawcenter.com. We are asking one question in the cover letter — it is how we know you pay attention to detail:
"Describe a time you caught an error or missing document on a case file before it was submitted. What did you do?" (3-5 sentences)
We only hire A-team players. That does not mean you are perfect — it means you care enough to own your mistakes, fix them, and keep moving. If our mission matters to you and you want to grow, we want to hear from you.