Vianey K. Hurtado Law, PLC - Associate Attorney Criminal & Immigration Law

About Us
Vianey K. Hurtado Law is a boutique firm based in downtown Phoenix, dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate legal representation to immigrants across Arizona and beyond. We represent hundreds of adults, children, and families every year, many of whom are navigating complex, urgent legal challenges within an immigration and criminal legal system.

We’re a passionate, tight-knit team working at the front lines of immigrant and criminal justice. Through strategic litigation and fearless advocacy, we take on challenging cases and push for lasting change.

Position Overview
We’re looking for a thoughtful, mission-driven attorney to join our small but mighty team. As our second attorney, you’ll collaborate closely with our lead attorney, along with a dedicated group of paralegals and support staff who care deeply about the clients and communities we serve.

Your day-to-day might include representing clients in immigration and criminal matters, engaging in litigation, responding to urgent legal situations, and collaborating with local partners to create broader impact. We're a hands-on, collaborative office where your ideas and voice matter.

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to do meaningful work at the intersection of immigration and criminal defense, in a supportive environment, without the hierarchy or formality of a traditional law firm.

Key Responsibilities (include but are not limited to)

Provide high-quality legal representation in removal defense and related immigration matters, as well as criminal defense cases with immigration consequences.
Represent clients in various forums including USCIS interviews, EOIR proceedings, and Arizona state criminal courts.
Handle a wide range of immigration matters, including asylum, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), family-based petitions, adjustment of status, and naturalization.
Guide clients through consular processing and file immigration waivers, including I-601, I-601A, and I-212 applications.
Represent survivors of crime and abuse through humanitarian relief pathways, including VAWA self-petitions, U visas, and T visas.
Advise clients on the immigration consequences of criminal charges or convictions, and coordinate criminal and immigration strategies accordingly.
Respond swiftly to enforcement actions; file emergency motions (bond/stay/removal/habeas).
Represent clients in misdemeanor and selected felony criminal proceedings, including motion practice and plea negotiations.
Travel to detention centers and custodial settings to meet with clients and assess legal needs.

Minimum Qualifications

J.D. from an accredited law school.
Admission to the Arizona State Bar or licensed in another state with ability to become admitted in Arizona.
Strong legal research, writing, and case management skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and under pressure.
Commitment to immigrant rights, social justice, and criminal defense advocacy.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in immigration and/or criminal law is preferred but not required.
Familiarity with relief including asylum, SIJS, CAT/WOR, waivers, cancellation of removal, and post-conviction relief.
Experience advising clients on Padilla issues (immigration consequences of criminal convictions).
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative, and high-impact legal environment.

Language Skills

Spanish proficiency is required; additional languages are a plus.

Please submit a resume, writing sample, and references.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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