Removal Defense Attorney - Arizona

New Frontier Immigration Law•Glendale, AZ

8d•$150,000 - $185,000•Onsite

About The Position

Join the New Frontier Immigration Law team and help change the lives of 1 million undocumented immigrants during the greatest attack on immigrants in our nation's history. Our fast-growing, 125-person law firm in Phoenix, AZ is committed to humanitarian-based immigration and finding innovative solutions for seemingly impossible problems. We seek an experienced removal defense attorney based in Phoenix to serve as a cornerstone of our removal defense practice. With 65-75% of our recent cases being removal defense matters, this role is mission-critical. You'll join as part of a two-attorney removal defense team, providing coverage for Phoenix and LA offices while we scale to meet unprecedented demand. This is not a training position. We need a specialist who arrives ready to handle complex removal defense cases, bringing expertise in this specific practice area.

Requirements

Active law license in good standing (Arizona bar OR immediate waive-in ability)
Minimum 3 years of removal defense experience as primary attorney
Completed at least 30 Individual Calendar Hearings (ICHs), with emphasis on asylum
Proven track record of successful case outcomes
Experience writing successful BIA appeals
Based in Phoenix, AZ (or willing to relocate immediately)
Strong courtroom presence and litigation skills
Excellence in written and oral advocacy
Outstanding client service and communication skills
Ability to self-regulate in high-pressure situations
Team management experience

Nice To Haves

Bilingual: Spanish/English (great feature, not required)
Experience in high-volume immigration practices
Familiarity with T visas, U visas, VAWA, or other humanitarian relief

Responsibilities

Represent clients before EOIR and USCIS independently
Handle complex asylum cases, cancellation, bond hearings, and other forms of relief
Conduct Individual Calendar Hearings and Master Calendar Hearings
Write appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeals
Research and work with country conditions experts
File detailed motions, briefs, and legal memoranda
Liaise with ICE, DHS, and EOIR
Conduct thorough client interviews and develop winning case strategies
Provide exceptional, compassionate client communication
Maintain meticulous case documentation using Filevine
Manage and mentor a dedicated legal team
Follow systematic checklists to ensure consistent quality