Job Description

Bilingual Immigration Paralegal

Join the New Frontier Immigration Law team and help change the lives of 1 million undocumented immigrants in the USA. Our mid-sized law firm in Phoenix, AZ is committed to humanitarian-based immigration and finding innovative solutions for seemingly impossible problems.

This is not a traditional paralegal role. As a Bilingual Immigration Paralegal at New Frontier, you will be a critical driver of our mission to help immigrant families LIVE FREE. You will handle complex removal defense and family-based immigration cases, partner closely with attorneys, and deliver an extraordinary client experience rooted in clarity, compassion, and excellence.

Your work directly impacts family unity, personal safety, and long-term security for the clients we serve. Every application you prepare, every declaration you draft, every court filing you complete moves an immigrant one step closer to freedom.

Responsibilities/Duties

Casework & Legal Support

• Manage a substantial caseload of family-based and removal defense matters
• Prepare and file immigration applications including I-589, I-42B, and bond requests
• Support attorneys in removal proceedings and USCIS matters
• Draft detailed declarations, particularly for asylum cases
• Gather, analyze, and organize evidence for court filings
• Assist attorneys in preparing clients for interviews and hearings
• Track and meet all critical deadlines
• Respond to USCIS Requests for Evidence with precision and clarity

Client Experience

• Provide exceptional client service, ensuring clients feel informed and supported
• Explain immigration processes and case strategies clearly and confidently

Team Collaboration & Leadership

• Mentor and guide Legal Assistants on best practices
• Maintain accurate and thorough case documentation using Filevine
• Coordinate with EOIR, ICE, and USCIS to support case progression

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of high-volume immigration law experience
• Expertise with I-589, I-42B, bond applications, and family-based petitions
• Experience preparing clients and documentation for Individual Calendar Hearings
• Strong understanding of asylum processes and complex removal defense
• Demonstrated success managing complex case types
• Fluent bilingual English–Spanish required
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Experience supervising or mentoring support staff
• Exceptional communication and client-service skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency with legal case management systems (Filevine preferred)
• Ability to work on-site in both our Phoenix and Glendale locations

Location

Glendale, AZ

Compensation

• $28–$32 per hour DOE
• PTO and paid holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance package
• 401(k) with company match

New Frontier Immigration Law is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.

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