Description:
Location: Waterbury, Hartford, Bridgeport, or Norwalk, ConnecticutEmployment Type: Full-Time, In-Person
Salary: From $150,000 per year, negotiable based on experience, plus bonus incentives and paid benefits
Experience: Five (5) or more years' experience handling immigration matters before EOIR, USCIS (DHS) and experience with appellate work in administrative law courts, state and federal courts.
About the Firm:
Founded in 2007, The Law Offices of James A. Welcome is a Connecticut-based law firm with multiple office locations across the state. We focus on immigration law and personal injury, representing individuals and families with care, professionalism, and strong advocacy. Our immigration practice includes asylum, removal defense, juvenile petitions, family-based petitions, citizenship, DACA, and VAWA matters.
Position Overview:
We are seeking an Associate Immigration Attorney with at least two years of experience to handle a full immigration caseload. This role is ideal for an attorney who is motivated, client-focused, and committed to professional growth within a collaborative legal team.
Responsibilities:
Additional Opportunities
The Associate Immigration Attorney will have the opportunity to expand their practice through training and exposure to:
Qualifications:
Benefits:
Application Requirements
A cover letter is required for consideration. Please include:
Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Salary: From $150,000 per year, negotiable based on experience, plus bonus incentives and paid benefits
Experience: Five (5) or more years' experience handling immigration matters before EOIR, USCIS (DHS) and experience with appellate work in administrative law courts, state and federal courts.
About the Firm:
Founded in 2007, The Law Offices of James A. Welcome is a Connecticut-based law firm with multiple office locations across the state. We focus on immigration law and personal injury, representing individuals and families with care, professionalism, and strong advocacy. Our immigration practice includes asylum, removal defense, juvenile petitions, family-based petitions, citizenship, DACA, and VAWA matters.
Position Overview:
We are seeking an Associate Immigration Attorney with at least two years of experience to handle a full immigration caseload. This role is ideal for an attorney who is motivated, client-focused, and committed to professional growth within a collaborative legal team.
Responsibilities:
- Handle removal defense cases before the Immigration Court
- Prepare and litigate political asylum and juvenile petitions
- Manage family-based immigration and marriage petitions
- Draft legal briefs and appellate filings
- Appear before federal immigration courts and, when applicable, Connecticut state courts
- Maintain regular, compassionate communication with clients
- Work collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff
The Associate Immigration Attorney will have the opportunity to expand their practice through training and exposure to:
- Personal injury claims
- Workers' compensation matters
- Criminal defense in Connecticut state courts
- Residential real estate transactions
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor required
- 5 years experience as an immigration attorney
- Admission to practice law in the State of Connecticut not required but preferred
- Experience appearing before federal immigration courts
- Spanish fluency is highly preferred but not required
- Strong legal writing and advocacy skills
- Excellent client service and communication abilities
- Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
- Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to court and to the law firm's satellite offices when requested
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k) with 3 percent employer match
- Flexible schedule
- Retirement plan
A cover letter is required for consideration. Please include:
- Your career interests and goals
- Why you are interested in joining our firm
- How you believe you can contribute as an Associate Immigration Attorney
