Removal Defense Attorney - Arizona & Remote

*This role is either based in Glendale, Arizona or available as a REMOTE role (willing to travel to AZ 1 week/month for court)

Why Apply to New Frontier Immigration Law

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.

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  • New Frontier Immigration Law here
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Role Objective

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.

Success Attributes

You're Our Candidate If:

• Removal Defense is your specialty and superpower 
• You are a specialist who is a fully formed professional ready to contribute
• You have a self-regulating personality that thrives under courtroom pressure
• You're passionate about delivering exceptional client service (doing what you say when you say)
• You maintain meticulous case notes and documentation
• You excel at legal research, writing, and courtroom advocacy
• You're experienced in managing and motivating teams
• You're mission-driven and aligned with helping immigrants LIVE FREE
• You embody our firm's values of Inspiration, Legacy, Innovation, being Vested, and Excellence

NOT a Fit If:

• You need extensive training on removal defense fundamentals (Less than 3 years exp)
• You've completed fewer than 30 Individual Calendar Hearings as primary counsel

Responsibilities

Courtroom & Legal Work:

• 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

Client Service & Team Leadership:

• 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

Requirements

Must-Haves:

• 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) - or - 
• If REMOTE - Must be willing to travel to AZ 1 week/month for court
• 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

Strongly Preferred:

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

Relocation Support:

• Sign-on bonus (negotiable)
• Moving expense reimbursement for qualified candidates

Location

Phoenix/Glendale, AZ (required in-office for court, clients, and team collaboration)

- or - 

REMOTE - Must be willing to travel to AZ 1 week/month for court