Senior Removal Defense Attorney (Phoenix & Tucson)

Green Evans-Schroeder (GES) is recruiting to fill

two

full-time

removal defense attorney positions ,

one in our Tucson office and one in our Phoenix (Tempe) office , focusing on immigration court removal defense practice. The senior attorneys filling these roles will act as the lead attorney of a team of lawyers and paralegals that focus their practice in Arizona's immigration courts. Although hybrid work is generally allowed and encouraged, these positions require the applicants to reside in, or relocate to, either Tucson or Phoenix. In the event of relocation, the firm provides additional, generous financial compensation to cover moving costs.

About Green Evans-Schroeder

Our law firm has developed a national reputation 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 core values 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.

About the Job

Summary

Our law firm is seeking two full-time removal defense attorneys to litigate trial-level cases before Arizona's immigration courts and to lead a small team of attorneys and paralegals. For more than twenty years, removal defense has been the foundation of our practice, and we are nationally recognized for progressive, client-centered immigration advocacy. As demand for our representation continues to grow, we are expanding our leadership capacity by recruiting highly qualified and experienced attorneys who are committed to excellence in client representation and to mentoring and supporting the next generation of removal defense practitioners.

What You'll Do

Maintain a reasonably-sized caseload of detained and non-detained removal defense cases in Arizona's immigration courts.

Stay up to date on substantive and procedural developments in removal-defense law, with special attention to changes affecting immigration court practice in Arizona.

Serve as the first point of contact for substantive and procedural questions from the 2-3 other attorneys on your team.

Work closely with the firm's partners to ensure that your mentoring time is used efficiently and effectively, with the goal of helping the firm's removal-defense attorneys become as independent as possible.

Collaborate with the firm's leadership team to identify training and development requirements for the firm's removal defense attorneys.

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.

Analyze the immigration consequences of criminal convictions by providing "Padilla consults" to criminal defense attorneys.

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:

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

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

Minimum seven years of removal defense experience

Proficiency in Spanish is strongly preferred but not required

And, most importantly, a commitment to our mission and values

Benefits

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Application Question(s): * Can you reliably commute to either our Tucson or Phoenix (Tempe) office for this role? * To ensure we route your application correctly, are you applying to the Phoenix (Tempe) office or the Tucson office? * Are you admitted to practice law within the US?

Education

Doctorate (Required)

Experience

removal defense immigration: 7 years (Required)

Language

Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Tucson, AZ