Lead Attorney – Family & Humanitarian Immigration

New Frontier Immigration Law•Glendale, AZ

About The Position

At New Frontier Immigration Law, we don't just practice law. We fight for freedom, keep families together, and change lives, including our own. We're on a mission to impact 1 million immigrants across the U.S. This isn't just a workplace. It's a movement. We don't hire employees — we recruit people with empathy, grit, and purpose. People who turn "impossible" into "done." If you want to use your legal expertise to deliver exceptional representation while developing other attorneys and maintaining the highest standards of practice, you belong here. Learn more about: New Frontier Immigration Law here Our Core Values here Our Founder & CEO Hillary Walsh here Immigration Law (Made Easy) here Role Objective We're seeking a Lead Attorney – Family & Humanitarian Immigration to serve as a senior attorney and first-line legal supervisor within our family-based and humanitarian practice areas. This role is for an experienced immigration attorney who wants to remain deeply involved in casework while also being accountable for the quality and consistency of other attorneys' work. This is not a Senior Associate role. This is a working leadership position. We operate with high standards because our clients trust us with their safety, their families, and their future. You will ensure legal excellence and consistency at every level within your practice area.

Requirements

Active U.S. law license in good standing
Strong experience in family-based and humanitarian immigration, including:
601a waivers
Consular processing
Adjustment of Status
T visas
VAWA
RFEs
Proven ability to manage a substantial caseload independently
Prior experience mentoring or supervising other attorneys (formal or informal)
Strong legal writing, issue-spotting, and judgment
Comfort giving feedback and enforcing standards

Nice To Haves

Spanish/English bilingual strongly preferred
Experience training or onboarding junior attorneys
Familiarity with high-volume immigration practice environments

Responsibilities

Substantial Personal Caseload
Maintain a significant caseload focused on:
601a waivers
Consular processing
Adjustment of Status (AOS)
T visas
VAWA
RFEs and complex follow-up filings
Independently manage cases from strategy through filing, including issue spotting, evidence development, legal writing, and client communication
First-Line Supervision and Legal Review
Serve as the first supervisory layer for attorneys handling similar case types
Review legal work at designated points
Coach attorneys on case theory, evidence strategy, and writing quality
Answer day-to-day legal questions and guide judgment calls
Identify quality or performance issues early and address them directly
Enforce the Legal Director's standards within your practice area
Escalation and Risk Management
Act as the first escalation point for complex or higher-risk issues, including:
Unusual facts or procedural posture
Prior immigration history or adverse factors
Strategy uncertainty
Potential legal or ethical concerns
Escalate issues requiring senior authority to the Legal Director with clear analysis and recommendations
Quality Consistency and Pattern Detection
Ensure legal work within the practice area is consistent in strategy and presentation, aligned with firm legal standards, appropriately supervised, and free from recurring avoidable errors
Surface patterns and systemic issues to the Legal Director for structural-level resolution
Collaboration with Leadership
Work closely with the Legal Director by providing feedback on attorney performance and training needs
Flag staffing or supervision constraints
Contribute to the improvement of templates and legal standards
Coordinate coverage within the practice area according to established supervision and escalation rules