Removal Defense Immigration Attorney

New Frontier Immigration Law•Glendale, AZ

15h

About The Position

New Frontier Immigration Law is seeking an immigration attorney with a strong background in removal defense to join its legal team in Phoenix or Glendale, Arizona. The role focuses on high-stakes courtroom advocacy for clients facing removal proceedings. The attorney will manage a high-volume caseload, with the level of independence based on experience, and work alongside nationally recognized immigration law experts. Ongoing mentorship, advanced litigation strategy, and direct courtroom experience are foundational to the position. The attorney will represent clients in immigration court and related proceedings, develop individualized defense strategies, prepare filings and appeals, and provide clear, compassionate client communication. The role also involves legal research, collaboration with colleagues, case documentation in Filevine, and participation in case strategy meetings and continuing legal education.

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 mentality and ability to work autonomously while collaborating 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 involving EOIR, the BIA, and federal circuit courts, with independence based on experience.
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 exceptional client communication throughout proceedings with clarity, consistency, and compassion.