Do you love winning in immigration court?
Are you dedicated to advocating for the rights of immigrant and Latino communities in Arizona?
Are you willing to take on removal defense cases and provide zealous advocacy despite often impossible challenges?
Ybarra Maldonado Law Group in Phoenix, Arizona, is looking for a Spanish-speaking Immigration Attorney with 3+ years of deportation defense experience to join a team that has deep roots in community organizing and activism.
The role requires an Immigration Attorney with strong experience representing clients in court with individual and master calendar hearings and related removal work. You’ll be part of a growing firm that is team-oriented, high-performing, and passionate.
Team members work hard but also know the importance of positivity, a healthy mindset, and continual self-improvement.
Key info about the role:
- Salary Range: $115K/year to $150K/year, depending on experience and demonstrated value with potential for annual raises based on performance.
- Growth + Professional Development: The firm strongly supports professional development and growth for team members. You’ll work directly with firm ownership who want their team members to succeed.
- Work Location: In office in Phoenix, Arizona. Must be able to attend regular court dates and USCIS appointments in Phoenix and other Arizona locations. While there is no formal hybrid schedule, attorneys at the firm have discretion to work from home as needed provided there are no in-office or in-person conflicts.
- Language/J.D./Bar Admission: Fluency/professional proficiency in Spanish is very strongly preferred. Seeking candidates with a J.D. who are licensed to practice in Arizona or another US state. Added bonus if you have federal district court admission.
- Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k), PTO, and professional development assistance.
- Realistic Hours: 40-50 hours/week. At times you’ll need to work after normal business hours to handle urgent situations.
- Start Date: ASAP.
What About the Day-to-Day?
In this role, you’ll manage cases with the help of a dedicated team.
You’ll represent clients in immigration court proceedings, bond hearings, and interviews before USCIS and EOIR, and communicate effectively with clients to guide them through the immigration process as well as travel to visit detained clients.
In your work, you may also manage I-130s/AOS/CP, waivers, T visas, U visas, VAWAs, asylum, cancellation of removal, FOIAs, bond packets, as well as appeals and federal litigation.
About the Firm
Ybarra Maldonado Law Group in Phoenix, Arizona practices immigration, criminal, and personal injury law. They have a reputation for excellence and producing results as well as providing comprehensive and aggressive representation clients can count on.
Firm founders Ray A. Ybarra Maldonado and his wife Dr. Angeles J. Maldonado both share a background in community organizing and a passion for migrant and human rights. They understand many clients are facing difficult and challenging situations, and strive to ensure that while in their office, clients feel at home and more at ease knowing that their team will do everything they can to win their case.
How to Apply
Please follow the instructions to submit your resume/CV.
Ybarra Maldonado Law Group is an equal opportunity employer. The firm does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, national origin, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, marriage/civil partnership status, pregnancy/maternity status, veteran status, family history and genetic information, or any other protected status.
