JOB OPENING: ATTORNEY – LEGAL DEPARTMENT

House Worker Center

House Worker Center is seeking an attorney to join our internal legal team as part of the

organization.

This position is exclusively for attorneys who wish to be employed and work under the name,

structure, and representation of House Worker Center. This is not an external, independent, or

consulting position.

REQUIRED PROFILE

- Attorney with an active U.S. license

- Experience in Immigration Law (strongly preferred)

- Experience in Employment/Labor Law (highly desirable)

- Ability to work within established institutional procedures

- Strong teamwork skills and respect for organizational structure

LANGUAGE

- Bilingual English–Spanish (PLUS)

Not required, but a significant advantage for community-based work.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Court appearances in cases assigned by the organization

- Signing documents in accordance with House Worker Center procedures

- Preparation and review of immigration applications

- Collaborative work with DOJ-accredited legal staff

- Compliance with institutional guidelines and supervision

WHAT WE OFFER

- Formal integration into House Worker Center’s legal team

- A professional, respectful, and structured work environment

- Meaningful work serving the immigrant community

- Opportunity for long-term growth within the organization

IMPORTANT NOTICE

This role is not for external counsel, independent contractors, or consulting arrangements. We are

seeking attorneys committed to representing and working exclusively under House Worker Center.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send:

- Resume

- Copy of active license

- Brief summary of immigration experience

Email: chicago@hwcus.org

Location: Illinois

Schedule: Full-time / Part-time (as applicable)

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person