Immigration Attorney (Removal Defense)
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Removal Defense Immigration Attorney - Phoenix, AZ
OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION
Are you a passionate removal defense attorney ready to fight for immigrants' rights in court and USCIS while delivering exceptional client service? Join New Frontier Immigration Law in Phoenix, AZ, where we help immigrants LIVE FREE through innovative legal representation and inspirational advocacy.
Our 125-person firm seeks an experienced removal defense attorney to represent clients before EOIR and USCIS while managing a dedicated legal team. If you're driven by social justice, excel in the courtroom, and believe in creating exceptional client experiences, this role offers the opportunity to create lasting impact.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Represent clients before EOIR and USCIS
- Handle complex asylum cases and other forms of relief
- Manage and lead a team of legal professionals
- Conduct thorough client interviews and develop winning case strategies
- Research and work extensively with country conditions experts
- Write appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeals
- Maintain meticulous case notes and documentation using Filevine
- File detailed motions, briefs, and appeals
- Liaise with government agencies including ICE, DHS, and EOIR
- Provide exceptional client service throughout representation
REQUIREMENTS
- Active law license in good standing
- Minimum 3 years of removal defense experience
- Completed at least 30 Individual Calendar Hearings (ICHs), with emphasis on asylum
- Strong courtroom presence and litigation skills
- Excellence in written and oral advocacy
- Proven track record of successful case outcomes
- Outstanding client service skills
- Meticulous attention to detail in documentation and research
- Experience writing successful appeals to the BIA
- Team management experience
- Spanish language proficiency is a strong plus
IDEAL CANDIDATE
You are our ideal candidate if:
- You're passionate about delivering exceptional client service
- You thrive in fast-paced court environments
- You maintain meticulous case notes and documentation
- You excel at legal research and writing
- You're experienced in managing and motivating teams
- You're creative in developing winning case strategies
- You demonstrate outstanding client communication skills
- You embody our firm's values of Inspiration, Legacy, Innovation, being Vested, and Excellence
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Salary range: $123,000 - $165,000 DOE
- $5,000 relocation assistance to Phoenix
- Comprehensive health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- 5 weeks PTO
- Paid professional development
- Opportunity to make real impact in clients' lives
HOW WE LIVE FREE
Inspiration
We inspire hope in our clients, the next generation of immigration lawyers, and communities across the US. Your advocacy will show what's possible when we fight fearlessly for immigrant rights.
Legacy
We fight for immigrants' rights to build their legacy in the USA. Your courtroom advocacy will directly impact families' abilities to remain together and thrive.
Innovation
We believe in creative legal strategies and innovative approaches to seemingly impossible cases. If you're just looking for a basic legal job, this isn't it - we want attorneys who see possibilities where others see barriers.
Vested
Every case outcome matters deeply to us. We're looking for an attorney who takes personal pride in their advocacy and is invested in each client's success.
Excellence
We hold ourselves to the highest standards of legal representation and client service. You'll be supported in delivering excellence through ongoing training, mentorship, and professional development.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
To apply, please submit:
- Your resume and cover letter addressing:
- Why you're the best fit for New Frontier Immigration Law
- Your most significant removal defense victory
- What drives your passion for immigration law
- Your approach to client service and team management
- A 3-minute video introduction (viewable via link)
Please note: If you don't love everything in this ad, please don't apply—you deserve to spend your working hours at a company that makes you feel completely alive; please don't settle!
Learn More About New Frontier
At New Frontier Immigration Law, we are guided by our core values of I LIVE to help immigrants LIVE FREE, and we apply the same principles to our internal operations. Through innovative legal strategies and compassionate representation, we're committed to transforming the lives of immigrants and their families.
Learn More About Attorney Hillary
You may have heard of our founder, Attorney Hillary, on her top-ranked podcast, Immigration Law Made Easy, through her TEDx Talk, "Captives Among Us: How U.S. Immigration Law Encourages Domestic Violence," or maybe you saw her on Inc. Magazine's 250 Female Founders list this year. To learn more about our founder, click here.
If you're excited about harnessing the power of advocacy to transform people's lives, we want to hear from you! Join us in our mission to help 1 million immigrants LIVE FREE through innovative, compassionate, and effective in-court representation.
- $123,000 - $165,000
