[Remote] Immigration Attorney (Case Preparation)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. New 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. 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 Skills • 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) • 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 Overview • New Frontier Immigration Law is a law firm that specializes in family petitions, military parole, appeals, and naturalization services. It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job