Immigration Attorney

Job Title: Immigration Attorney
Job Location: Tucson, AZ

Job Overview

A dynamic and progressive law firm seeks an Immigration Attorney to join its growing team in Tucson, Arizona. The firm has built a strong reputation for handling complex immigration cases and advocating for clients’ rights with passion and creativity. As an Immigration Attorney, you’ll work on a range of cases, including removal defense, humanitarian relief, and family-based immigration matters. You’ll collaborate with a team dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the immigrant community through high-quality, client-centered advocacy.

Duties

• Manage a caseload involving removal defense cases in Immigration Courts across Phoenix, Florence, and Eloy, as well as affirmative applications with USCIS and the Department of State.
• Represent clients in hearings, including motions to release from detention, motions to terminate, and motions to suppress.
• Prepare and argue relief applications, including asylum, cancellation of removal, adjustment of status, and other forms of relief from removal.
• Work directly with clients to file affirmative applications for visas, asylum, U visas, T visas, and other humanitarian options.
• Conduct thorough investigations and discovery to gather compelling evidence supporting clients’ claims.
• Draft and file legal motions and briefs in the Immigration Court, Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), and Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals.
• Advise criminal defense attorneys on the immigration consequences of criminal convictions through Padilla consults.
• Handle writs of habeas corpus and preliminary injunctions in U.S. District Court.
• Perform consultations for potential clients seeking immigration legal services.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• License to practice law in any U.S. state.
• All experience levels considered, including recent law school graduates.
• Proficiency in Spanish is a plus but not required.
• Strong commitment to the mission of protecting immigrant rights and advancing social justice.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the Bar of any U.S. state.

Skills

• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong client management abilities, including efficient caseload handling.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• High level of professionalism and respect in dealing with clients, colleagues, and the public.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing, including motions and briefs.
• Knowledge of immigration law, including removal defense and family-based immigration.

Job Location

• Tucson, Arizona

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Paid Time Off (PTO), accrued biweekly.
• Sick time and paid holidays.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Retirement plan.
• Payment of bar and professional dues.
• Annual MCLE courses and paid professional development opportunities.
• Mileage reimbursement for travel.
• Relocation assistance is available for out-of-state applicants.
• Career advancement opportunities, including promotion on a partnership track for those who demonstrate long-term commitment.