Green Evans-Schroeder, PLLC · 21 hours ago
Immigration Attorney (Phoenix & Tucson)
Tempe, AZ
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid LevelGreen | Evans-Schroeder (GES) is a law firm seeking to hire an immigration attorney for their Phoenix and Tucson offices. The role involves managing a caseload of removal defense and humanitarian immigration cases, representing clients in immigration court, and working collaboratively to advocate for the rights of the immigrant community.
Law Practice
Hiring Manager
Erin Border
Responsibilities
Manage a caseload of removal defense cases in the Phoenix, Florence, and Eloy Immigration Courts, in addition to managing a caseload of affirmative applications pending before USCIS and the Department of State
Prepare and litigate applications for relief from removal, including cancellation of removal, adjustment of status, asylum, withholding of removal, Convention Against Torture (CAT), and other waivers
Prepare and argue motions to release our clients from detention in bond proceedings
Challenge allegations of removability through motions to terminate and motions to suppress
Conduct investigations and discovery to effectively support our clients’ claims with persuasive evidence
Work closely with clients and their families to prepare affirmative applications for visas, citizenship, asylum, U visas, T visas, and visas under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), in addition to waiver of inadmissibility
Effectively communicate with other attorneys and experts in the field—locally and nationally—to leverage as much knowledge and advice as possible for the benefit of our clients
Legal research and writing--specifically, drafting and filing motions and briefs before the immigration courts, Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Analyze the immigration consequences of criminal convictions by providing “Padilla consults” to criminal defense attorneys
Litigate petitions for writ of habeas corpus and applications for preliminary injunctive relief in the U.S. District Court
Perform consultations for potential clients who are interested in the law firm’s services
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
Must be licensed to practice law by the highest court of any state
All qualified applicants, including recent graduates, will be considered
Must have reliable transportation with a valid driver's license and insurance
A commitment to our mission and values
Preferred
Proficiency in Spanish is preferred but not required
Benefits
Monthly and quarterly performance-based bonuses that allow attorneys to earn significantly more than their base salary
Paid Time Off (PTO), accrued biweekly
Five (5) days sick time
Minimum thirteen (13) days vacation time with opportunity to accrue additional vacation/personal leave each year
Eleven (11) paid holidays
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Retirement plan
Payment of bar and professional organization membership dues
Payment of annual MCLE courses - additional paid professional development opportunities
Mileage reimbursement for travel between offices and places of work
Relocation assistance for out-of-state new hires
Attorneys who choose to continue their careers with our law firm are considered for promotion along a partnership track, which offers additional opportunities and compensation
Company
Green Evans-Schroeder, PLLC
When you seek legal help for a problem, your lawyer should take the time to listen to your concerns and work with you to find a reasonable solution for your particular immigration or criminal problem with the law.
Founded in 2005
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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