Immigration Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an immigration attorney in Glendale, Arizona, to join their dynamic legal team. This position is ideal for a professional with a background in family-based and humanitarian immigration, eager to engage in meaningful legal advocacy and work alongside nationally recognized experts.

Duties

• Manage a high-volume caseload of family-based and humanitarian matters.
• 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.
• 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.

Education

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Bar admission in any U.S. jurisdiction.

Skills

• 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• 401(k) matching.