Associate Attorney

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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

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
125 Park Avenue, 25th floor
New York
New York
United States 10017
Phone : (212) 232-0277
Fax : (213) 895-7306