Removal Defense Attorney - Arizona

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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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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

NOT a Fit If:

• 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

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)


• 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.