https://careers.naela.org Latest NAELA CareerCenter Jobs Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:31:12 Z https://careers.naela.org/jobs/rss/22076459/associate-attorney https://careers.naela.org/jobs/rss/22076459/associate-attorney Phoenix, Arizona, We handle removal defense, asylum, family-based visas, detained cases, bonds, appeals, and federal litigation, including habeas petitions and circuit court appeals. Due to an increased case load, we are looking for a dynamic, motivated attorney to join our team!  Job candidates must be at least conversationally fluent in Spanish, and compensation will depend on experience.  If you want to be on the cutting edge of immigration law, if you believe that immigration is a critical issue of national importance, come and join our team! Compensation package includes: 401k with employer matching contributions dental and vision insurance full and paritial disability insurance Paid vacation Our Associate Attorneys manage their own dockets of cases, and have the support of a team of legal assistants.  You will receive personal training from the Managing Attorney, the Senior Associate Attorney, and the Office Manager.  In other words, you will have the support of decades of experience to ensure that you have the ability and resources to provide the best representation to the Firm's clients. 2-5 years of experience, preferrably in the field of Immigration Law.  Must be willing to litigate in immigration court, detention centers, and Federal Courts Salary depends on experience. Higher compensation if candidate brings a portable book of business. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:25:28 -0500 https://careers.naela.org/jobs/rss/21884160/federal-court-senior-litigation-attorney https://careers.naela.org/jobs/rss/21884160/federal-court-senior-litigation-attorney Tucson, Arizona, Green | Evans-Schroeder (GES) is recruiting to fill a full-time immigration attorney position, focusing on litigation in the United States District Courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and the U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeal.   This position may be performed remotely.  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 to hire a full-time immigration attorney who will be responsible for managing a caseload of primarily U.S District Court litigation matters, and appeals in the U.S. Courts of Appeal, mostly in the Ninth Circuit, in addition to matters at the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA).  Qualified applicants will have substantial experience in litigating habeas petitions, mandamus actions, FOIA lawsuits, and other immigration litigation matters in the U.S. District Courts, with significant preliminary injunctive relief litigation experience.  Applicants must also demonstrate substantial experience and skill with appellate immigration matters. In this position, you will be responsible for working with the other lawyers in our firm to identify and develop creative and effective strategies in detention and removal cases, in addition to family-based, humanitarian, and business immigration matters that require, or may benefit, from district court litigation. The attorney filling this role is also expected to effectively collaborate and network with other attorneys, law firms, and organizations involved with federal court litigation nationally. What You'll Do Manage caseload of district court, circuit court, and BIA cases Oversee the distribution of work in these practice areas between yourself and the other attorneys in the firm Communicate effectively with the law firm's other attorneys, paralegals, and with clients and their families to provide exemplary representation Identify and implement litigation strategies to vigorously defend the firm’s clients against detention and removal through district court and appellate litigation Draft and file petitions for writ of habeas corpus and motions for preiminary injunctive relief, along with necessary responses and replies in those matters, in the U.S. District Courts Identify and implement litigation strategies to aggessively and effectively address agency delay and abuse in appropriate instances for the law firm's clients with affirmative immigration processes Make remote or, as necessary, in-person appearances in District Court hearings and Circuit Court oral arguments Effectively communicate and collaborate 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 Perform consultations for potential clients who are interested in the law firm’s service Demonstrate responsible financial management of clients' cases, and adhere to the firm's billing requirements 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’ district court and circuit court litigation experience Proficiency in Spanish is strongly preferred but not required The ability to become licensed to practice law in Arizona within six months is preferred 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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