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Job Description Role Objective We are seeking an exceptional bilingual (English/Spanish) removal defense attorney to join our team in a role that combines high-impact advocacy with meaningful leadership. This position is designed for a lawyer who is deeply committed to defending immigrants and equally committed to excellence in litigation, strategy, and team development. You will handle complex, high-stakes cases while helping shape a defense program that is rigorous, strategic, and uncompromising in quality. Why This Role Matters This is not a volume-driven role, it is a quality-driven one. Your work will directly impact clients facing life-altering outcomes, while also shaping how a team of attorneys shows up for them. We are building a practice that treats this work with the seriousness it deserves: deep care for our clients, and equally high standards for how we advocate on their behalf. Location: Phoenix or Glendale, Arizona Responsibilities/Duties Deliver High-Stakes, High-Quality Advocacy • Manage a sophisticated caseload of removal defense matters with significant consequences for clients and their families, • Represent clients in Individual and Master Calendar Hearings, bond proceedings, and appeals before the BIA, • Draft and argue complex motions, briefs, and appellate filings with precision and strategic depth, • Develop compelling case theories grounded in both law and narrative, • Prepare clients and witnesses with care, clarity, and rigor, • Take the lead on particularly complex or high-risk cases where strong advocacy is critical Develop Talent and Raise the Bar • Mentor and supervise 1–2 removal defense attorneys with a focus on excellence, accountability, and growth, • Provide substantive, actionable feedback on legal writing, case strategy, and hearing preparation, • Coach attorneys to become confident, disciplined, and effective advocates, • Set a high standard for performance while investing in each attorney’s development Strengthen a High-Performing Defense Program • Ensure consistent, high-quality hearing coverage across all matters, • Coordinate and oversee contract or coverage attorneys, holding them to the same rigorous standards, • Step in when needed to ensure no case is underprepared or unsupported Serve as a Strategic and Legal Leader • Act as a trusted resource on complex issues, including criminal bars, discretionary risk, and procedural challenges, • Guide the team through urgent filings and time-sensitive matters with sound judgment, • Bring clarity and structure to difficult legal and strategic decisions Drive Excellence and Continuous Improvement • Uphold and reinforce high standards across all removal defense work, • Identify patterns, gaps, and opportunities to improve systems and outcomes, • Partner with leadership to build a program that is not only mission-driven but consistently excellent in execution Success Attributes • A strong commitment to immigrant defense and client-centered advocacy, • Demonstrated excellence in litigation, legal writing, and case strategy, • The ability to manage complex, high-pressure cases with sound judgment, • A thoughtful, direct approach to mentorship and team development, • A mindset that values both compassion and rigor Compensation and Benefits • Base: $130,000-$155,000 (DOE), • Benefits: PTO, Paid Holidays, Healthcare Options, and Professional Development Support.