Associate Attorney

Posted 11 Hours Ago
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Glendale, AZ, USA
In-Office
90K-130K Annually
Mid level
Professional Services • Social Impact
The Role
Manage a high-volume caseload of family-based and humanitarian immigration matters. Prepare, review, and file complex applications; conduct client interviews; research legal issues; represent clients before USCIS, EOIR, and local immigration courts; collaborate on strategy, mentor junior staff, and maintain organized case notes in Filevine while providing trauma-informed client service.
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Why Apply to New Frontier Immigration Law

Join the New Frontier Immigration Law team and help change the lives of 1 million undocumented immigrants in the USA. Our mid-sized law firm in Phoenix, AZ is committed to humanitarian-based immigration and finding innovative solutions for seemingly impossible problems. 

Are you ready to join one of the fastest-growing law firms in the US, where incredible opportunities await? Here, we don’t just offer a job: we provide an environment that challenges you to become the best version of yourself.

  • Learn more about New Frontier Immigration  here.  
  • Learn more about our CEO/Founder Hillary here.
  • Learn more about our Core Values here.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an immigration attorney with a background in family-based and humanitarian immigration to join our high-performing legal team. This role is ideal for an attorney who thrives in a fast-paced environment, cares deeply about client outcomes, and is ready to step into meaningful, life-changing legal advocacy.

You'll work alongside nationally recognized experts who have argued precedent-shaping cases and are regarded as leaders in humanitarian immigration law. Our attorneys have argued precedent-setting cases before the highest courts, and you'll have the opportunity to learn directly from these mentors while building your own expertise in complex immigration matters. Ongoing mentorship, advanced litigation strategy sessions, and leadership development opportunities are part of our culture.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a high-volume caseload of family-based and humanitarian matters (level of independence based on experience)
  • Prepare, review, and file complex immigration applications and supporting evidence
  • Conduct detailed client interviews and develop strategic legal approaches
  • Research complex immigration issues and contribute to innovative legal solutions
  • Represent clients before USCIS, EOIR, and local immigration courts
  • Collaborate with and potentially mentor junior attorneys and legal staff (based on experience level)
  • Participate in firmwide case strategy meetings and continuing legal education
  • Maintain organized, accurate case notes using Filevine
  • Ensure exceptional client service with a trauma-informed, compassionate approach

Requirements

  • J.D. from an accredited law school
  • Minimum 3 years of immigration law experience
  • Demonstrated expertise or strong commitment to humanitarian and family-based immigration cases
  • Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills
  • Excellent client communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Self-starter mentality and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
  • Technological proficiency, including comfort with remote collaboration tools

Preferred Qualifications

  • Spanish fluency (highly preferred)
  • Experience with VAWA, U visas, T visas, SIJS, I-601A waivers, and removal defense.
  • Filevine or similar case management software experience.
  • Court representation experience.
  • 5+ years of immigration law experience for senior-level consideration.

Compensation & Benefits:

$90,000–$130,000 annually

  • Health, Vision, Dental.
  • PTO.
  • Comprehensive health insurance package.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Paid time off and holidays.

Location: Phoenix or Glendale, Arizona 

Skills Required

  • J.D. from an accredited law school
  • Minimum 3 years of immigration law experience
  • Demonstrated expertise or strong commitment to humanitarian and family-based immigration cases
  • Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills
  • Excellent client communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Self-starter mentality and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
  • Technological proficiency, including comfort with remote collaboration tools
  • Spanish fluency
  • Experience with VAWA, U visas, T visas, SIJS, I-601A waivers, and removal defense
  • Filevine or similar case management software experience
  • Court representation experience
  • 5+ years of immigration law experience for senior-level consideration
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The Company
73 Employees

What We Do

New Frontier Immigration Law is a purpose-driven immigration law firm specializing in humanitarian immigration law. They help individuals, families, and organizations navigate complex U.S. immigration processes, including T visas, U visas, VAWA, waivers, and family-based petitions. Their mission is to serve the immigrant community by providing outstanding customer service and innovative legal strategies to remove fear from the process.

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