New Frontier Immigration Law

Lead Attorney – Removal Defense

New Frontier Immigration Law

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Glendale • Arizona • United States

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Maintain an active personal caseload including Individual Calendar Hearings (ICHs), Master Calendar Hearings (MCHs), bond hearings, and appeals
  • Draft and review motions, briefs, and appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals
  • Develop case theory and litigation strategy for complex matters
  • Prepare clients and family members for testimony
  • Attend hearings virtually when required
  • Research and work with country conditions experts
  • Liaise with government agencies including ICE, DHS, and EOIR
  • Directly supervise and develop 1-2 removal defense attorneys
  • Review their motions, briefs, and hearing preparation
  • Help them improve legal writing and advocacy skills
  • Provide real-time guidance before hearings

Requirements

  • Active U.S. law license in good standing
  • Significant removal defense experience, including: EOIR practice, Individual Calendar Hearings, Motion practice
  • Appeals and complex litigation strategy
  • Habeas, mandamus experience
  • Circuit Court oral arguments
  • Demonstrated experience drafting motions and briefs
  • Experience preparing clients and witnesses for hearings
  • Prior experience supervising or mentoring other attorneys
  • Strong courtroom presence and sound legal judgment
  • Spanish/English bilingual preferred, not required
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities
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Certifications
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