New Frontier Immigration Law · 13 hours ago
Immigration Attorney (Case Preparation)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$16,000/mo - $21,000/mo
3+ years expNew Frontier Immigration Law is a mid-sized law firm in Phoenix, AZ, dedicated to humanitarian-based immigration solutions. They are seeking a licensed Immigration Attorney to provide paralegal and legal assistant support to U.S.-based immigration attorneys, focusing on case preparation and legal research for humanitarian immigration cases.
AdviceConsultingLegal
Responsibilities
Prepare and assemble complex immigration applications including I-130, I-485, I-751, I-601A, VAWA (I-360), U visa (I-918), T visa (I-914), SIJS petitions, asylum applications (I-589), and naturalization (N-400)
Review client intake information and organize supporting documentation (birth certificates, marriage certificates, police records, medical records, affidavits, etc.)
Draft cover letters, legal memoranda, and case summaries for attorney review
Prepare evidentiary exhibits and organize them according to USCIS filing requirements
Conduct legal research on immigration law, case precedents, country conditions, and USCIS policy guidance
Draft declarations, affidavits, and hardship statements for humanitarian cases
Research state-specific requirements for SIJS predicate orders and family court filings
Prepare legal briefs and memoranda on complex immigration issues
Prepare removal defense packages including asylum applications, cancellation of removal filings, and bond motions
Organize evidence for Immigration Court hearings (Master Calendar and Individual Hearings)
Draft motions to terminate, motions to reopen, and motions to reconsider
Compile country conditions evidence and expert witness materials
Review applications for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with USCIS requirements
Conduct internal quality checks before attorney final review
Ensure all deadlines are tracked and cases are filed timely
Maintain organized digital case files using Filevine case management software
Draft client correspondence and case status updates for attorney approval
Prepare interview preparation materials for USCIS interviews
Translate documents (if applicable language skills)
Assist with client document collection requests
Provide detailed case notes and handoff summaries for U.S. attorneys each morning
Participate in virtual team meetings (may require flexibility for U.S. business hours occasionally)
Collaborate with U.S.-based paralegals and attorneys through Slack, Microsoft Teams, or similar platforms
Flag urgent issues or questions for attorney attention
Qualification
Required
Licensed attorney (LLB + Bar Council enrollment in India)
Hands-on experience preparing these specific USCIS forms: I-589 (Asylum applications), I-360 (VAWA self-petitions), I-918 (U visa) OR I-914 (T visa)
Experience with removal defense / cancellation of removal
Previous work with U.S. law firms or U.S. immigration organizations
3+ years legal experience
Fluent English (legal writing level)
Preferred
Filevine, Clio, or MyCase experience
EOIR court proceeding knowledge (Master Calendar/Individual Hearings)
Trauma-informed approach to humanitarian cases
Experience drafting I-601A hardship waivers, SIJS petitions, or N-400 applications
Company
New Frontier Immigration Law
New Frontier Immigration Law is a law firm that specializes in family petitions, military parole, appeals, and naturalization services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Hillary Walsh
Abogada
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