Associate Attorney, Immigration
About The Position
New Frontier Immigration Law is seeking an immigration attorney with a background in family-based and humanitarian immigration to join its high-performing legal team in Phoenix or Glendale, Arizona. The role is suited to an attorney who can thrive in a fast-paced environment, cares deeply about client outcomes, and is ready to provide meaningful advocacy. The attorney will manage a high-volume caseload, with independence based on experience, and handle complex immigration matters from client intake and strategy development through filing and representation. The attorney will work alongside nationally recognized experts in humanitarian immigration law. Ongoing mentorship, advanced litigation strategy sessions, leadership development, firm-wide case strategy meetings, and continuing legal education are part of the role. The firm describes itself as a mid-sized, fast-growing law firm committed to humanitarian-based immigration and innovative solutions.
Requirements
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- Active bar license in good standing.
- Minimum 3 years of immigration law experience.
- Spanish fluency.
- Demonstrated expertise in, or strong commitment to, humanitarian and family-based immigration.
- Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
- Excellent client communication and interpersonal skills.
- Self-starter mentality and ability to work independently and collaborate in a fast-paced, mission-driven team.
- Technological proficiency, including comfort with remote collaboration tools and case management platforms.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with VAWA, U visas, T visas, SIJS, I-601A waivers, and removal defense.
- Court representation experience.
- Filevine or comparable case management software experience.
- 5+ years of immigration law experience for senior-level consideration.
Responsibilities
- Manage a high-volume caseload of family-based and humanitarian matters, with independence based on experience.
- Prepare, review, and file complex immigration applications and supporting evidentiary packages with precision and strategic intent.
- Conduct detailed client interviews and intake using a trauma-informed approach, and develop individualized legal strategies.
- Represent clients before USCIS, EOIR, and local immigration courts.
- Research complex immigration issues and regulatory changes to support innovative legal arguments.
- Collaborate with and potentially mentor junior attorneys and legal staff, based on experience level.
- Participate in firm-wide case strategy meetings and continuing legal education.
- Maintain organized, accurate case notes and documentation in Filevine.
- Deliver exceptional client communication throughout every case, with clarity, consistency, and compassion.
Benefits
- Health, vision, and dental benefits.
- Comprehensive health insurance package.
- Paid time off.
- Paid holidays.
- 401(k) with company match.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
