Removal Defense Attorney - Arizona & Remote

*This role is either based in Glendale, Arizona or available as a REMOTE role (willing to travel to AZ 1 week/month for court)

Why Apply to New Frontier Immigration Law

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.

Learn more about:

New Frontier Immigration Law here

Our Core Values here

Our Founder & CEO, Hillary Walsh here

Immigration Law here

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 are a specialist who is a fully formed professional ready to contribute

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 (Less than 3 years exp)

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) - 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

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

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)

- or - 

REMOTE - Must be willing to travel to AZ 1 week/month for court