Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Full-time employment opportunity

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its immigration practice in New Haven, Connecticut. The attorney will handle family-based petitions, SIJ matters, asylum applications, and removal defense, counseling clients and conducting research for USCIS and Immigration Court appearances.

The role requires a JD from an accredited law school, active Connecticut Bar admission, and at least 1 year of immigration experience with strong writing and case management skills.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active Connecticut Bar admission are required.
• Minimum of 1 year of immigration law experience with family-based matters and asylum work.
• Ability to manage an immigration caseload independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Handle family-based petitions and SIJ matters for clients.
• Prepare and prosecute asylum applications and removal defenses.
• Represent clients before USCIS and Immigration Court.
• Conduct legal research using LexisNexis and Westlaw.
• Draft petitions, briefs, motions, and other immigration documents.
• Counsel clients on laws, procedures, options, and case strategy.
• Prepare clients for USCIS interviews and hearings; appear on their behalf.
• Maintain organized case files and collaborate with colleagues on complex matters.

Skills

Immigration law

Family-based immigration

SIJ petitions

Asylum law

Removal defense

Immigration appeals

Legal research

Legal drafting

Client counseling

Courtroom advocacy

Case management

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Active Connecticut Bar admission

Tools

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Job description

Job Overview

A well known law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its immigration practice in New Haven, Connecticut. The attorney will handle a variety of immigration matters, including family-based petitions, Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) cases, asylum applications, and removal defense. The role involves client counseling, legal research, document preparation, and representation before USCIS and the Immigration Court.

Duties

• Handle family-based immigration petitions and applications
• Represent clients in Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) matters
• Prepare and prosecute asylum applications
• Represent clients in removal proceedings and immigration appeals
• Conduct legal research using LexisNexis, Westlaw, and other legal research tools
• Draft petitions, applications, briefs, motions, and other immigration-related legal documents
• Advise clients regarding immigration laws, procedures, and available legal options
• Prepare clients for USCIS interviews and Immigration Court hearings
• Appear before USCIS and the Immigration Court on behalf of clients
• Maintain organized case files and documentation
• Collaborate with colleagues on complex immigration matters and case strategy

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of immigration law experience
• Experience handling family-based immigration matters, SIJ petitions, asylum cases, and removal defense
• Ability to independently manage an immigration caseload
• Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills
• Strong organizational and client communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in an in-person office environment

Education and Certifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Active Connecticut Bar admission

Skills

• Immigration law
• Family-based immigration
• Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) petitions
• Asylum law
• Removal defense and immigration litigation
• Immigration appeals
• Legal research using LexisNexis and Westlaw
• Legal drafting and brief writing
• Client counseling and communication
• Courtroom and USCIS advocacy
• Case management and organization

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Full-time employment opportunity