Lead Attorney - Removal Defense

New Frontier Immigration Law•Glendale, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an exceptional bilingual (English/Spanish) removal defense attorney to join our team in a role that combines high-impact advocacy with meaningful leadership. This position is designed for a lawyer who is deeply committed to defending immigrants and equally committed to excellence in litigation, strategy, and team development. You will handle complex, high-stakes cases while helping shape a defense program that is rigorous, strategic, and uncompromising in quality. This is not a volume-driven role, it is a quality-driven one. Your work will directly impact clients facing life-altering outcomes, while also shaping how a team of attorneys shows up for them. We are building a practice that treats this work with the seriousness it deserves: deep care for our clients, and equally high standards for how we advocate on their behalf.

Requirements

Exceptional bilingual (English/Spanish) removal defense attorney
Deeply committed to defending immigrants
Committed to excellence in litigation, strategy, and team development
Ability to handle complex, high-stakes cases
Strong litigation, legal writing, and case strategy skills
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

Helping shape a defense program that is rigorous, strategic, and uncompromising in quality
Helping shape how a team of attorneys shows up for clients
Building a practice that treats this work with the seriousness it deserves
Developing talent and raising the bar
Strengthening a high-performing defense program
Serving as a strategic and legal leader
Driving excellence and continuous improvement

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