New Frontier Immigration Law

Removal Defense Attorney

New Frontier Immigration Law

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Glendale • Arizona • United States

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Salary

💰 $150,000 - $185,000 per year

About the role

  • 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

  • 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
Benefits
  • Relocation Support: Sign-on bonus (negotiable)
  • Moving expense reimbursement for qualified candidates
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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Certifications
active law licenseArizona bar