Associate Immigration Attorney

Position Available: Associate Immigration Attorney

The Law Offices of James A. Welcome seeks a associate immigration law attorney with a minimum of two years of experience to handle all aspects of immigration removal defense and family immigration visa petitions. The Law Offices of James A. Welcome is a Connecticut law firm with five office locations. The office was established in 2007 and focuses on providing legal services in immigration matters, in areas including political asylum, juvenile protection, family-based petitions, marriage petitions, citizenship, deportation, DACA and VAWA. Ability to communicate in Spanish with clients is preferred, but not required.

The ideal candidate for this position self-starter, active learner, a compassionate advocate for your client, and committed to growth and accomplishment in your place of employment and in your profession.

The ideal associate attorney candidate will be one who is capable of handling a full caseload of juvenile petitions, political asylum, removal defense, appellate work, legal brief writing and family-based immigration visa petitions.

This position is available in the Waterbury, Hartford or Bridgeport office locations.

We always ask as a requirement as part of the application process that any candidate that has a serious interest in joining our team submit a cover letter along with a resume.

In your cover letter, please describe your career interests and goals, and why you feel you would be a great asset for our law firm. Please also indicate how you feel that you can contribute to our firm as an associate immigration attorney.

Please note that applications without cover letters will be automatically rejected.

The law firm also represents the rights of those in Connecticut who are injured on the job and those who are injured through the negligence of others. The associate immigration attorney will also have an opportunity to grow and expand his/her practice through professional training and exposure to personal injury claims, workers’ compensation claims, criminal defense in state courts and residential real estate transactions.

Admission to the Connecticut Bar is a requirement for this position. The ideal candidate must be experienced and comfortable appearing in Connecticut State Courts and have experience appearing federal immigration courts. Requires own transportation.

This position requires good customer service and friendly, compassionate client contact. Teamwork and collaboration are essential to our success. Must be comfortable working within a team as well as independently.

Please email application and cover letter materials only to:

jwelcome@welcomelawfirm.com

Please also visit www.welcomelawfirm.com to learn more about this firm and our team.

No phone calls please.

Job Type: Salary. Salary negotiable based upon experience.

Salary: From $100,000.00 per year + commission and paid benefits

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 401k w/employer match 3%

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay is available

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Waterbury, CT 06702; Hartford, CT 06103; New Haven, CT 06510: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Doctorate (Required)

Language:

• English (Fluent) and
• Spanish (Fluency is Highly Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person, not a remote work position

Requirement: Must be admitted to practice in Connecticut. 2 Years Experience Preferred

Please do not apply for this position if you are not admitted to practice law in the State of Connecticut.

Position is available in the Waterbury or Norwalk Offices

A cover letter is a requirement for consideration as part of the application.

Bonus incentives are available and are negotiable in addition to annual salary.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person