Removal Defense Immigration Attorney

New Frontier Immigration Law•Glendale, AZ

2d•$85,000 - $130,000

About The Position

New Frontier Immigration Law is seeking an immigration attorney with a strong background in removal defense to join its high-performing legal team in Phoenix or Glendale, Arizona. The role is suited to an attorney who thrives in courtroom advocacy and is committed to representing clients facing high-stakes removal proceedings. The attorney will work alongside nationally recognized experts in humanitarian immigration law and receive ongoing mentorship, advanced litigation strategy, and direct courtroom experience. The level of independence will depend on experience.

Requirements

J.D. from an accredited law school.
Active bar license in good standing.
At least 3 years of immigration law experience with a meaningful removal defense caseload.
Demonstrated courtroom experience, including advocacy before immigration judges and independent hearing preparation.
Strong legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.
Ability to manage a high-volume, deadline-driven docket with precision and composure.
Spanish fluency.
Self-starter who can work autonomously and collaborate effectively in a team environment.
Technological proficiency, including comfort with remote collaboration tools and case management platforms.

Nice To Haves

Experience with asylum claims, cancellation of removal, VAWA-based defenses, and U/T visa relief in removal proceedings.
BIA appeals and federal circuit court experience.
Experience with Filevine or comparable case management software.
At least 5 years of removal defense experience for senior-level consideration.
Experience in high-volume immigration court environments, such as Phoenix or Tucson.

Responsibilities

Manage a high-volume removal defense caseload, including matters before EOIR, the BIA, and federal circuit courts.
Represent clients at master calendar hearings, individual merits hearings, bond hearings, and related proceedings before immigration judges.
Develop and execute individualized defense strategies, including asylum, withholding of removal, cancellation of removal, and prosecutorial discretion requests.
Prepare and file motions, briefs, appeals, and supporting evidentiary packages.
Conduct detailed client interviews and intake using a trauma-informed approach.
Research complex immigration law issues, regulatory changes, and evolving case law to support legal arguments.
Collaborate with and potentially mentor junior attorneys and legal staff on removal defense matters.
Participate in firmwide case strategy meetings and continuing legal education.
Maintain organized and accurate case notes and documentation using Filevine.
Provide clear, consistent, and compassionate communication to clients throughout proceedings.