Staff Attorney, Phoenix – Tucson

Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project

Staff Attorney providing pro se assistance and direct representation to individuals in ICE custody. Collaborating with a team to educate and support clients in immigration proceedings.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $70,907 - $93,107 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Staff Attorney will work on a team to provide pro se assistance and/or direct representation to individuals in ICE custody in Florence and Eloy, Arizona.
Conduct intake interviews and provide group “Know Your Rights” presentations to unrepresented individuals at the detention centers in Eloy and Florence, AZ.
Educate participants on how to represent themselves and prepare pro se materials as needed.
Conduct formal intakes.
Provide follow-up pro se assistance as needed.
Conduct legal research to determine eligibility.
Write pro se motions and briefs on legal issues before the immigration court and Board of Immigration Appeals, and/or USCIS.
Review court files and organize supporting evidence.
Review relief applications and prepare clients for court when necessary.
Provide direct legal representation to individuals in removal proceedings, including those found incompetent.
Handle most forms of relief, including cancellation of removal for LPRs and non LPRs, asylum/withholding/CAT cases, adjustment of status for refugees and other non-citizens, citizenship, T and U visas, and VAWA claims.
Refer cases to other teams according to established procedures.

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. and admission to any state bar.
Alternatively, applicants who are law school graduates who have taken the Uniform Bar Examination (UBE) and achieved a score of 260-269 are eligible to apply.
Commitment to pursue admission to the Arizona State Bar through the Arizona Lawyer Apprentice Program (ALAP).
Demonstrate commitment to advocating for indigent immigrant clients in a respectful and empowering way.
Demonstrate zealous support for the Florence Project’s mission.
Must be comfortable working with people with criminal convictions.
Strong litigation experience and/or oral advocacy skills.
Strong legal research.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse populations.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Highly organized, innovative thinker, and work in high-volume settings with limited resources.
Excellent problem solving, research, and analytical skills.
Effectively manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Demonstrate to be a hardworking, flexible, respectful team player that can work effectively in a collaborative, innovative, and client-centered work environment.
Ability to work independently, be adaptable and reliable in the face of conflict, pressure, crisis, or changing priorities.
Exhibit high ethical standards and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
Must be able to pass federal and state background checks.
Fluency or advanced proficiency in Spanish required.
Travel is required for this position. Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical plans including health, dental, vision coverage, subject to plan terms
Short Term Disability
Eligibility for group benefits such as voluntary life insurance, subject to applicable waiting periods
Retirement plan, subject to plan terms
Paid Time Off earned on a biweekly accrual basis- Twenty-five (25) Days of Vacation Time, annually
Five (5) Days of Medical/Sick Time, annually
One (1) Day of Personal Time, monthly
Eight (8) Week Paid Sabbatical, after three years of employment
Bereavement leave.
Fifteen (15) Organization-paid holidays, all observed
Eligible for Parental Leave which includes Twelve (13) paid weeks
Mileage reimbursement for travel between offices and places of work.
Relocation Assistance for out of state new hires available for some positions

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Hard Skills & Tools

J.D.legal researchlitigation experienceoral advocacypro se motionspro se briefsimmigration courtBoard of Immigration Appealsrelief applicationsasylum

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillscommunication skillsorganizational skillsproblem solvinganalytical skillsteam playeradaptabilityreliabilityflexibilitycommitment to advocacy

Certifications

admission to state barUniform Bar Examination (UBE)