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Tucson, AZ
Immigration Attorney
Attorney
1-3 yrs required
Full-time
No
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 . 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 . 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 . 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 . 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.
