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Associate Immigration Attorney
Location: Connecticut
Compensation: $100,000–$125,000 base salary (flexible/based on experience) bonus/incentive opportunities
Schedule: Full-time | In-office
About The Opportunity
A growing Connecticut-based law practice is seeking an experienced Associate Immigration Attorney to join its team. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with experience in removal defense and family-based immigration matters who is looking to take ownership of a diverse caseload and continue developing their practice.
The ideal candidate is a motivated, compassionate advocate with strong legal writing and courtroom skills. This individual should be comfortable managing cases independently while collaborating closely with attorneys and support staff.
Responsibilities
Location: Connecticut
Compensation: $100,000–$125,000 base salary (flexible/based on experience) bonus/incentive opportunities
Schedule: Full-time | In-office
About The Opportunity
A growing Connecticut-based law practice is seeking an experienced Associate Immigration Attorney to join its team. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with experience in removal defense and family-based immigration matters who is looking to take ownership of a diverse caseload and continue developing their practice.
The ideal candidate is a motivated, compassionate advocate with strong legal writing and courtroom skills. This individual should be comfortable managing cases independently while collaborating closely with attorneys and support staff.
Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload involving a variety of immigration matters
- Represent clients in removal and deportation proceedings
- Handle political asylum and other humanitarian immigration cases
- Prepare and manage family-based immigration and visa petitions
- Work on juvenile immigration matters and related petitions
- Conduct legal research and prepare motions, briefs, appeals, and other legal documents
- Represent clients in immigration court and other applicable proceedings
- Maintain consistent communication with clients throughout the legal process
- Collaborate with attorneys and legal support staff to ensure efficient case management
- Provide compassionate, client-focused legal representation
- Gain potential exposure to additional practice areas, including personal injury, workers' compensation, criminal defense, and residential real estate
- Juris Doctor (JD) required
- Must be admitted and in good standing with the Connecticut Bar
- At least 2 years of immigration law experience preferred
- Experience handling removal defense and family-based immigration matters
- Experience appearing in immigration court
- Strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills
- Ability to independently manage a busy caseload
- Excellent interpersonal and client service skills
- Compassionate and professional approach to working with clients
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Spanish language skills are strongly preferred but not required
- Reliable transportation and willingness to travel locally as needed
- Base salary of $100,000–$125,000, depending on experience
- Bonus and additional incentive opportunities
- Health insurance
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Paid time off
Salary : $100,000 - $125,000