Immigration Attorney

Position Available: Associate Immigration Attorney

Location: Waterbury, Hartford, Bridgeport, or Norwalk, Connecticut
Employment Type: Full-Time, In-Person
Salary: From $150,000 per year, negotiable based on experience, plus bonus incentives and paid benefits

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

Additional Opportunities

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
• Admission to practice law in the State of Connecticut is required
• Minimum of two years of immigration law experience 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 up to 25 percent

Benefits

• Competitive salary with negotiable bonus incentives
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with 3 percent employer match
• Flexible schedule
• Retirement plan

Application Requirements

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

Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

How to Apply

Please email your resume and cover letter to:
jwelcome@welcomelawfirm.com

To learn more about our firm and team, visit:
www.welcomelawfirm.com

No phone calls, please.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

Salary : $150,000