Description:
Why Apply to New Frontier Immigration LawJoin 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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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 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
- You need extensive training on removal defense fundamentals
- 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
- 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)
- 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
Compensation & Benefits:
Salary: $150,000 - $185,000 DOE
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)
Our Hiring Philosophy
We hire specialists who arrive as a fully formed professional ready to contribute. If that's you, we can't wait to meet you.
