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 Role
We are a fast-growing, mission-driven immigration law firm seeking an experienced, detail-oriented, and strategic Business Immigration Attorney based locally in the Phoenix, AZ area.
Our firm specializes in pioneering pathways for DACA recipients and foreign nationals to secure their green cards through career advancement and employment sponsorship. In this role, you will lead complex employment-based immigration matters from initial consultation through final filing. As an AZ-based team member, you will also provide critical in-person client representation at local USCIS field offices.
This position is ideal for an attorney with a background in high-volume, process-driven immigration environments who excels at strategic case handling, complex visa petitions (including EB-5), and high-touch client advisory.
Responsibilities/Duties
- Client Consultations & Strategy: Conduct thorough legal evaluations with prospective and existing clients to build tailored employment-based immigration strategies (NIW, EB-1, EB-2, EB-3 PERM, EB-5, etc.).
- End-to-End Case Management: Direct cases from start to finish—including strategy formulation, legal drafting, evidence review, and submission to USCIS and the Department of Labor (DOL).
- USCIS Interview Preparation & Representation: Prepare clients for local USCIS interviews and provide strong, in-person legal representation at Arizona field offices.
- Specialized Petitions & Investor Visas: Oversee and review filings across key corporate categories, including NIW, EB-1, EB-2, EB-3 (PERM), L-1, TN, and EB-5 investor petitions.
- Legal Advocacy & RFE Responses: Draft persuasive legal briefs, support letters, and responses to Requests for Evidence (RFEs), Audit Notices, and NOIDs.
- Team Collaboration & Operations: Work closely with paralegals, legal assistants, and case managers to ensure accurate data entry, strict workflow compliance, and timely filings.
- Policy & Compliance: Stay current on evolving USCIS/DOL policies, precedents, and regulatory changes impacting employment-based and investor petitions.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Education & Bar Admission: Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited US law school and active bar membership in good standing (any US state bar; Arizona bar membership preferred or eligible for local court/field office practice).
- Experience: 3+ years of dedicated experience in Business & Employment-Based Immigration Law.
- Location: Must be locally based in Arizona (or in the Phoenix area) to conduct in-person client interview coverage at local field offices.
- Core Practice Area Strengths: Proven track record of handling end-to-end filings for:
- EB-1, EB-2, EB-3 PERM, and National Interest Waivers (NIW).
- Non-immigrant worker visas: L-1, TN, H-1B, O-1.
- High-Volume Proficiency: Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume caseloads efficiently without sacrificing legal quality or missing deadlines.
- Communication & Advocacy: Exceptional legal writing, analytical skills, and empathetic client interaction skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with EB-5 Investor Petitions (I-526 / I-829 / I-956F workflows) is a major plus.
- Prior experience practicing within a high-volume corporate immigration law firm or legal department (e.g., Berry Appleman & Leiden (BAL), Fragomen, WR Immigration, or similar national firms).
- Specific experience or passion for working with DACA recipients transitioning to employment-based permanent residency.
- Familiarity with modern immigration case management platforms.
Compensation & Benefits
- $85,000 – $120,000 annually DOE
- PTO and paid holidays
- Comprehensive health insurance package
- 401(k) with company match
New Frontier Immigration Law is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.
Skills Required
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited US law school
- Active bar membership in good standing (any US state)
- Arizona bar membership preferred or eligible for local court/field office practice
- 3+ years of dedicated experience in Business & Employment-Based Immigration Law
- Must be locally based in Arizona (Phoenix area) to conduct in-person USCIS field office coverage
- Proven track record handling EB-1, EB-2, EB-3 (PERM), and National Interest Waivers (NIW)
- Experience with non-immigrant worker visas: L-1, TN, H-1B, O-1
- Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume caseloads efficiently without sacrificing quality or deadlines
- Exceptional legal writing, analytical skills, and empathetic client interaction abilities
- Experience with EB-5 investor petitions (I-526, I-829, I-956F)
- Prior experience in high-volume corporate immigration law firms or legal departments
- Specific experience or passion for working with DACA recipients transitioning to employment-based permanent residency
- Familiarity with modern immigration case management platforms
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.
