Associate Attorney, Immigration

New Frontier Immigration Law; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision and Dental coverage

PTO

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Job summary

New Frontier Immigration Law is seeking an immigration attorney with a background in family-based and humanitarian matters to join a fast-paced, mission-driven team in Phoenix/Glendale, AZ. You will handle complex cases, mentor junior staff, and contribute to impactful advocacy on behalf of clients.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed client engagement, rigorous legal research, and collaborative strategy development with nationally recognized experts in humanitarian immigration law.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and an active bar license in good standing.
• Minimum 3 years of immigration law experience.
• Spanish fluency.
• Demonstrated humanitarian and family-based immigration expertise.
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-volume caseload of family-based and humanitarian matters with independence based on experience.
• Prepare, review, and file complex immigration applications with supporting evidentiary packages.
• Conduct client interviews with a trauma-informed approach and develop individualized legal strategies.
• Represent clients before USCIS, EOIR, and local immigration courts.
• Research complex immigration issues and regulatory changes to support arguments.
• Mentor junior attorneys and staff where appropriate; participate in strategy meetings and CLE.

Skills

Spanish fluency

Legal writing

Independent & collaborative

Client communication

Tech-savvy

Education

J.D. degree from an accredited law school

Job description

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.

Role Objective:

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 built for an attorney who thrives in a fast-paced environment, cares deeply about client outcomes, and is ready to take on meaningful, life-changing advocacy.

You’ll work alongside nationally recognized experts who have argued precedent-shaping cases before the highest courts and are regarded as leaders in humanitarian immigration law. Ongoing mentorship, advanced litigation strategy sessions, and leadership development are foundational to this role, not afterthoughts.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a high-volume caseload of family-based and humanitarian matters, with independence based on experience.
• Prepare, review, and file complex immigration applications and supporting evidentiary packages with precision and strategic intent.
• Conduct detailed client interviews and intake, with a trauma-informed approach, and develop individualized legal strategies.
• Represent clients before USCIS, EOIR, and local immigration courts.
• Research complex immigration issues and regulatory changes to support innovative legal arguments.
• Collaborate with and potentially mentor junior attorneys and legal staff, based on experience level.
• Participate in firm-wide case strategy meetings and continuing legal education.
• Maintain organized, accurate case notes and documentation in Filevine.
• Deliver exceptional client communication throughout every case, with clarity, consistency, and compassion.

Requirements:

• J.D. from an accredited law school and an active bar license in good standing.
• Minimum 3 years of immigration law experience.
• Spanish fluency.
• Demonstrated expertise in, or strong commitment to, humanitarian and family-based immigration.
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Excellent client communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter mentality, with the ability to work independently and collaborate in a fast-paced, mission-driven team.
• Technological proficiency, including comfort with remote collaboration tools and case management platforms.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Compensation & Benefits:

$95,000–$130,000 annually DOE

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

Location: Phoenix or Glendale, Arizona

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.