Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Immigration Attorney to join our dynamic legal team. In this role, you will provide expert legal counsel and representation on immigration matters, ensuring clients navigate complex immigration laws and policies effectively.

Responsibilities

Represent clients in Master Calendar Hearings, Individual Hearings, and Bond Hearings before the Phoenix Immigration Court

Prepare and file family-based petitions, asylum applications, U-visas, VAWA, AOS and naturalization cases

Develop individualized case strategies

Provide in-person coverage at USCIS interviews; respond to RFEs and NOIDs

Guide paralegals and legal assistants on case preparation, filings, and deadlines

Stay current on immigration policy changes, executive orders, and case law developments

Required Qualification

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school

Active bar license in good standing in at least one U.S. state or U.S. territory (Arizona licensure is not required)

No history of disciplinary actions, suspensions, or disbarment by any State Bar

Current on all CLE requirements and bar dues in licensing jurisdiction(s)

Eligible to practice before EOIR (Executive Office for Immigration Review) and USCIS

Minimum 3 years’ experience in immigration law, including removal defense / EOIR proceedings

Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English (spoken and written)

Proven ability to manage a full caseload independently or with minimum supervision

Preferred Qualifications

Admission to a U.S. Federal District Court(e.g., District of Arizona) strongly preferred for federal habeas, mandamus, and appellate litigation

Arizona bar admission or admission in a different state is acceptable

Experience with detained docket cases (Eloy / Florence detention centers)

Familiarity with INSZoom, Docketwise, or comparable case management software

COMPREHENSIVE COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PACKAGE (+Health & Retirement Benefits)

We believe in rewarding excellence and investing in our team's wellbeing:

$105,000+ annual salary based on experience

Health insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D

Simple IRA/401K with annual company match

Up to 3 weeks paid vacation + sick leave + 11 paid federal holidays

Annual CLE budget and state bar dues covered

Hybrid schedule: negotiable

Clear advancement path: Associate Attorney → Managing Attorney

Mission-driven team that fights for immigrant rights every day

Why Maria Jones Law Firm?

We’ve been doing this work since 2004. Our 24-member team handles complex immigration cases across removal defense, family-based immigration, and humanitarian relief. You won’t be a billing number here, your work will be seen, your voice will be heard, and your career will move forward.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Phoenix, AZ 85012

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