Part-Time Immigration Attorney – EOIR Docket Management

Dalal & Mehta LLC

. Manage the day-to-day progress of an EOIR docket of approximately 175 removal cases .

Posted 10/7/2026part-timeRemote • Colorado • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing EOIR dockets, overseeing paralegal teams, and ensuring compliance with immigration court procedures. Proficient in case management, legal writing, and maintaining organized workflows under tight deadlines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Active License To Practice LawExperience Handling EOIR Removal Defense MattersStrong Understanding Of Immigration Court ProceduresExperience Overseeing Paralegal WorkDocketwise Experience

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Hard Skills

Case ManagementLegal WritingFiling RequirementsEvidence CollectionTask AssignmentDeadline ManagementCourt Order ReviewApplication ReviewClient GuidanceEmergency Motions Assistance

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailOrganizationWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationPrioritization

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft TeamsCase Management SoftwareDocketwise

Certifications & Qualifications

Eligibility To Practice Before EOIR

Industry Keywords

EOIR Docket ManagementImmigration LawRemoval DefenseParalegal ManagementFiling Deadlines

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the day-to-day progress of an EOIR docket of approximately 175 removal cases
Maintain oversight of the EOIR docket, hearing calendar, filing deadlines, and case preparation milestones
Review court orders and case status updates, identify required next steps, and ensure tasks are assigned and completed
Review files for procedural issues, missing evidence, incomplete applications, and matters requiring attorney attention
Work with the Managing Attorney on case strategy, relief eligibility, and preparation priorities
Assign and monitor paralegal work, provide instructions, and resolve questions requiring legal judgment
Review applications, supporting documents, exhibit packages, and proposed filings for accuracy and readiness for attorney approval
Ensure filings and service are completed timely and filing confirmations are documented
Track evidence collection, client follow-up, and hearing preparation
Coordinate preparation materials for the Managing Attorney and appearance or coverage counsel
Keep case notes, task assignments, deadlines, and status updates current in the case management system
Flag urgent issues, stalled matters, workload concerns, and approaching deadlines
Provide case-specific client guidance and follow-up when attorney involvement is needed
Assist with emergency motions or other urgent legal writing as needed
Provide responsive Microsoft Teams support when the Managing Attorney is in court
Direct and review the work of a four-person EOIR paralegal support team, establish priorities, and ensure accountability

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active license to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction
Eligibility to practice before EOIR
Experience handling EOIR removal defense matters
Strong understanding of immigration court procedures, relief applications, motions, filing requirements, and deadlines
Experience overseeing paralegal work and managing a substantial caseload
Ability to identify urgent legal issues, prioritize competing deadlines, and provide practical direction
Strong attention to detail, organization, and written and verbal communication
Comfort working remotely with case management software and Microsoft Teams
Docketwise experience preferred
Availability for the daily 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time huddle
Ability to maintain a fixed, recurring schedule
Ability to be reachable through Microsoft Teams for urgent court-related questions when the Managing Attorney is in court
Résumé and brief statement describing removal defense experience, paralegal management experience, proposed recurring work schedule, and compensation expectations
Confirmation of availability for the daily 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time huddle

Benefits

Comp & perks

Part-time schedule of 25 hours per week
Remote work arrangement
Self-managed schedule within agreed part-time hours
Fixed recurring schedule
Daily weekday team huddle at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time
Microsoft Teams support for urgent court-related questions