Lead Deportation Defense Attorney (Bilingual English - Spanish)

New Frontier Immigration Law•Phoenix, AZ

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

New Frontier Immigration Law is a mid-sized law firm in Phoenix, AZ, committed to humanitarian-based immigration and finding innovative solutions for complex problems. We are seeking an exceptional bilingual (English/Spanish) removal defense attorney to join our team. This role combines high-impact advocacy with meaningful leadership, focusing on defending immigrants and excelling in litigation, strategy, and team development. The position is quality-driven, directly impacting clients facing life-altering outcomes and shaping how a team of attorneys advocates for them. We are building a practice that emphasizes deep care for clients and high standards for advocacy.

Requirements

Bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency.
Exceptional removal defense attorney.
Deep commitment to defending immigrants.
Commitment to excellence in litigation, strategy, and team development.
Ability to handle complex, high-stakes cases.
Demonstrated excellence in litigation, legal writing, and case strategy.
Ability to manage complex, high-pressure cases with sound judgment.
Thoughtful, direct approach to mentorship and team development.
Mindset that values both compassion and rigor.

Nice To Haves

Experience with criminal bars, discretionary risk, and procedural challenges.

Responsibilities

Manage a sophisticated caseload of removal defense matters with significant consequences for clients and their families.
Represent clients in Individual and Master Calendar Hearings, bond proceedings, and appeals before the BIA.
Draft and argue complex motions, briefs, and appellate filings with precision and strategic depth.
Develop compelling case theories grounded in both law and narrative.
Prepare clients and witnesses with care, clarity, and rigor.
Take the lead on particularly complex or high-risk cases where strong advocacy is critical.
Mentor and supervise 1–2 removal defense attorneys with a focus on excellence, accountability, and growth.
Provide substantive, actionable feedback on legal writing, case strategy, and hearing preparation.
Coach attorneys to become confident, disciplined, and effective advocates.
Set a high standard for performance while investing in each attorney’s development.
Ensure consistent, high-quality hearing coverage across all matters.
Coordinate and oversee contract or coverage attorneys, holding them to the same rigorous standards.
Step in when needed to ensure no case is underprepared or unsupported.
Act as a trusted resource on complex issues, including criminal bars, discretionary risk, and procedural challenges.
Guide the team through urgent filings and time-sensitive matters with sound judgment.
Bring clarity and structure to difficult legal and strategic decisions.
Uphold and reinforce high standards across all removal defense work.
Identify patterns, gaps, and opportunities to improve systems and outcomes.
Partner with leadership to build a program that is not only mission-driven but consistently excellent in execution.