Immigration Attorney

Green Evans-Schroeder, PLLC • Full-time • Tempe, AZ, US • $80k - $100k / year • 1d ago

When you seek legal help for a problem, your lawyer should take the time to listen to your concerns and work with you to find a reasonable solution for your particular immigration or criminal problem with the law. At the Law Offices of Matthew H. Green in Tucson, Arizona, we do all that and more, using our legal experience and knowledge to help find the right approach to the individual and unique issues that appear in each client's case. Whether you live around the corner, or you are calling from across the country about a loved one who has been arrested and placed in detention, we are here to help with any immigration or criminal case in Arizona. Dedicated to Keeping Families Together Helping families remain intact is important for us. We work with clients in Arizona and throughout the country to help them gain legal immigration status. When you come to our office, we will identify your options for legally entering, and staying, in the United States. Practice Areas: Immigration Law Criminal Defense Deportation Defense

Immigration Attorney (Phoenix and Tucson)

Description

Green | Evans-Schroeder (GES) is recruiting to fill two immigration attorney positions in our Phoenix (Tempe) and Tucson offices. Our law firm has developed a national reputation for leaning into challenging and complex immigration cases, moving the needle forward in immigration law with progressive and high-impact litigation and advocacy.

Working at GES is a rewarding experience for those who share our mission, which is to protect and advance the rights of the immigrant community. Our core values emphasize working collaboratively in a team-oriented environment; always demonstrating respect and dignity to our clients and to ourselves; and embracing courage and creativity to overcome obstacles.

With an eye to the future, we have recently expanded our footprint from Tucson to Phoenix, and we are excited for the opportunity to serve and help more clients and their families, in Arizona, and around the world. As we continue on our journey, we remain committed to responsibly developing an organizationally healthy, diverse, and cohesive team of passionate immigration advocates.

Summary

Our law firm is seeking to hire an immigration attorney who will be an exceptional addition to our team. As an immigration associate attorney, you will be responsible for managing a caseload of removal (deportation) defense, family-based & humanitarian immigration cases. You will represent clients, many of whom are detained by ICE, in their immigration court cases, and also in their appeals. You will bring a number of skills to this job, including (a) strong written and oral advocacy; (b) effective client and caseload management; (c) disciplined adherence to best practices; and (d) commitment to exercising leadership and improving the performance of our team.

What You’ll Do

Manage a caseload of removal defense cases in the Phoenix, Florence, and Eloy Immigration Courts, in addition to managing a caseload of affirmative applications pending before USCIS and the Department of State.
Prepare and litigate applications for relief from removal, including cancellation of removal, adjustment of status, asylum, withholding of removal, Convention Against Torture (CAT), and other waivers
Prepare and argue motions to release our clients from detention in bond proceedings
Challenge allegations of removability through motions to terminate and motions to suppress
Conduct investigations and discovery to effectively support our client's claims with persuasive evidence
Work closely with clients and their families to prepare affirmative applications for visas, citizenship, asylum, U visas, T visas, and visas under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), in addition to waiver of inadmissibility
Effectively communicate with other attorneys and experts in the field—locally and nationally—to leverage as much knowledge and advice as possible for the benefit of our clients
Legal research and writing--specifically, drafting and filing motions and briefs before the immigration courts, Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Analyze the immigration consequences of criminal convictions by providing “Padilla consults” to criminal defense attorneys
Litigate petitions for writ of habeas corpus and applications for preliminary injunctive relief in the U.S. District Court
Perform consultations for potential clients who are interested in the law firm’s services

Compensation And Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package that compares to the top-rated immigration law firms across the country, which includes:

Monthly and quarterly performance-based bonuses that allow attorneys to earn significantly more than their base salary
Paid Time Off (PTO), accrued biweekly
Five (5) days sick time
Minimum thirteen (13) days vacation time with the opportunity to accrue additional vacation/personal leave each year
Eleven (11) paid holidays
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Retirement plan
Payment of bar and professional organization membership dues
Payment of annual MCLE courses - additional paid professional development opportunities
Mileage reimbursement for travel between offices and places of work
Relocation assistance for out-of-state new hires
Attorneys who choose to continue their careers with our law firm are considered for promotion along a partnership track which offers additional opportunities and compensation

What You’ll Bring

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
Must be licensed to practice law by the highest court of any state
All qualified applicants, including recent graduates, will be considered
Proficiency in Spanish is preferred but not required
Must have reliable transportation with a valid driver’s license and insurance
And, most importantly, a commitment to our mission and values

Candidates must hold a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and be licensed to practice law by the highest court of any state. Proficiency in Spanish is preferred. Reliable transportation with a valid driver's license and insurance is required. A commitment to the firm's mission and values is essential.

Competitive compensation with performance-based bonuses, PTO, sick time, vacation days, health benefits, retirement plan, professional development opportunities, mileage reimbursement, relocation assistance, and a partnership track for career advancement.