New Frontier Immigration Law · 16 hours ago
Lead Attorney - Removal Defense
Glendale, Arizona, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/StaffNew Frontier Immigration Law is a mid-sized law firm dedicated to humanitarian-based immigration solutions. They are seeking an experienced Lead Attorney - Removal Defense to serve as a senior litigator and supervisor, maintaining an active caseload while mentoring other attorneys in the Removal Defense practice.
AdviceConsultingLegal
Responsibilities
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
Step in on high-stakes matters where senior experience is critical
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
Coach them on litigation strategy and courtroom readiness
Help them improve legal writing and advocacy skills
Provide real-time guidance before hearings
Identify strengths, gaps, and growth opportunities
Help identify and vet coverage or contract attorneys
Coordinate coverage for hearings when staff attorneys are unavailable
Ensure coverage counsel is properly briefed and prepared
Step in yourself when coverage is unavailable or a case requires senior handling
Serve as first escalation point for complex removal defense issues
Address matters involving criminal history analysis, discretionary or credibility risks, and procedural complications
Handle emergency filings and imminent deadlines
Escalate issues requiring senior authority to the Legal Director with clear analysis and recommendations
Ensure removal defense work across the team meets firm standards
Maintain strategic consistency across cases
Surface patterns and gaps to the Legal Director for structural improvement
Maintain meticulous case documentation using Filevine
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Spanish/English bilingual preferred, not required
Company
New Frontier Immigration Law
New Frontier Immigration Law is a law firm that specializes in family petitions, military parole, appeals, and naturalization services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Hillary Walsh
Abogada
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