Job Description

is recruiting to fill an immigration attorney position in our Phoenix (Tempe) office. Our law firm has developed 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 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 clients’ 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 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

*All applicants must submit a resume, a cover letter, and two (2) writing samples.

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