Immigration Attorney

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Immigration Attorney
The candidate will be responsible for managing a caseload of removal (deportation) defense and family-based 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. Manage a caseload of removal defense cases in the Tucson, Florence, and Eloy Immigration Courts, 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, Represent clients in family-based immigration matters before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Department of State and its consulates worldwide. In this capacity, you will represent clients applying for immigrant visas, nonimmigrant visas, asylum, U visas, T visas, and protection under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Conduct investigations and discovery to effectively support our clients’ claims with persuasive evidence, 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 attorney. 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. Juris Doctor from an accredited law school are required. Must be licensed to practice law by the highest court of any state. At least 3 years of relevant legal experience is preferred but we will consider all qualified applicants are required. Proficiency in Spanish are required.

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