Immigration Paralegal

New Frontier Immigration Law; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and paid holidays

Health insurance package

401(k) with company match

Job summary

New Frontier Immigration Law in Phoenix/Glendale seeks a bilingual immigration paralegal to drive mission-driven work assisting immigrant families toward living free. You will handle complex removal defense and family-based cases, supporting attorneys and delivering excellent client service rooted in clarity and compassion.

You will help prepare applications, declarations, and court filings, and work to ensure timely deadlines while mentoring junior staff and coordinating with EOIR, ICE, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of high-volume immigration law experience.
• Expertise with I-589, I-42B, bond applications, and family-based petitions.
• Experience preparing clients and documentation for Individual Calendar Hearings.
• Strong understanding of asylum processes and complex removal defense.
• Demonstrated success managing complex case types.
• Fluent bilingual English–Spanish required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a substantial caseload of family-based and removal defense matters.
• Prepare and file immigration applications including I-589, I-42B, and bond requests.
• Support attorneys in removal proceedings and USCIS matters.
• Draft detailed declarations, particularly for asylum cases.
• Gather, analyze, and organize evidence for court filings.
• Assist attorneys in preparing clients for interviews and hearings.
• Track and meet all critical deadlines.
• Respond to USCIS Requests for Evidence with precision and clarity.
• Mentor and guide Legal Assistants on best practices.
• Coordinate with EOIR, ICE, and USCIS to support case progression.

Skills

Bilingual English-Spanish

Detail oriented

Strong communication

Mentoring/leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

Filevine

Job description

Why Apply to New Frontier Immigration Law.

Join theNew Frontier Immigration Lawteam 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 Immigrationhere.
• Learn more about our CEO/Founder Hillaryhere.
• Learn more about our Core Valueshere.

Role Objective

This is not a traditional paralegal role. As a Bilingual Immigration Paralegal at New Frontier, you will be a critical driver of our mission to help immigrant families LIVE FREE. You will handle complex removal defense and family-based immigration cases, partner closely with attorneys, and deliver an extraordinary client experience rooted in clarity, compassion, and excellence.

Your work directly impacts family unity, personal safety, and long-term security for the clients we serve. Every application you prepare, every declaration you draft, every court filing you complete moves an immigrant one step closer to freedom.

You'll be a good candidate if you excel in fast-paced legal environments, bring deep expertise in immigration law, and thrive when your work has purpose. You are energized by both complex casework and client-facing communication, and you believe in advocating for immigrants with excellence, innovation, and heart.

Responsibilities/Duties

Casework & Legal Support

• Manage a substantial caseload of family-based and removal defense matters
• Prepare and file immigration applications including I-589, I-42B, and bond requests
• Support attorneys in removal proceedings and USCIS matters
• Draft detailed declarations, particularly for asylum cases
• Gather, analyze, and organize evidence for court filings
• Assist attorneys in preparing clients for interviews and hearings
• Track and meet all critical deadlines
• Respond to USCIS Requests for Evidence with precision and clarity

Client Experience

• Provide exceptional client service, ensuring clients feel informed and supported
• Explain immigration processes and case strategies clearly and confidently

Team Collaboration & Leadership

• Mentor and guide Legal Assistants on best practices
• Maintain accurate and thorough case documentation using Filevine
• Coordinate with EOIR, ICE, and USCIS to support case progression

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of high-volume immigration law experience
• Expertise with I-589, I-42B, bond applications, and family-based petitions
• Experience preparing clients and documentation for Individual Calendar Hearings
• Strong understanding of asylum processes and complex removal defense
• Demonstrated success managing complex case types
• Fluent bilingual English–Spanish required
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Experience supervising or mentoring support staff
• Exceptional communication and client-service skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency with legal case management systems (Filevine preferred)
• Ability to work on-site in both our Phoenix and Glendale locations

Location

Glendale, AZ

Compensation

• $28–$32 per hour 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.