Part-Time (25hrs/week) Immigration Attorney — EOIR Docket Management

Overview

Part-Time (25 hrs/week) Immigration Attorney — EOIR Docket Management

This role involves hands-on management of an EOIR docket of approximately 175 removal cases. You will work closely with the Managing Attorney and an established paralegal support team to keep matters organized, ensure deadlines are protected, and prepare cases for hearings.

The Managing Attorney handles EOIR legal writing; paralegals assist with formatting and preparation. You may be asked to assist with some substantive motion writing when emergencies arise.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Partner with the Managing Attorney on case strategy, relief eligibility, and preparation priorities.
• Assign and monitor paralegal work, provide clear instructions, and resolve questions requiring legal judgment.
• Review applications, supporting documents, exhibit packages, and proposed filings for accuracy, consistency, and readiness for attorney approval.
• Ensure filings and service are completed timely; document filing confirmations.
• Track evidence collection, client follow-up, and hearing preparation to keep cases moving forward.
• Coordinate preparation materials for the Managing Attorney and any 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 promptly.
• 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 support through Microsoft Teams when the Managing Attorney is in court.

Paralegal Support

You will work with a four-person EOIR paralegal support team:

• A supervising paralegal available from 7:00–10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, primarily supporting case review, task management, and follow-through.
• A paralegal dedicated to bond applications.
• A full-time support paralegal.
• A part-time support paralegal.

You will direct and review their work, establish priorities, and ensure accountability for assigned responsibilities.

Schedule & Availability

• Attendance at the daily weekday team huddle at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time is required.
• Outside the huddle, you may manage your own schedule within agreed part-time hours.
• Maintain a fixed, recurring schedule so paralegals know when you are available for questions, reviews, and approvals.
• Be reachable through Microsoft Teams for urgent, court-related questions when the Managing Attorney is in court. Availability and response expectations will be established at hiring.
• Consistency, punctuality, and timely communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction and 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.
• Comfortable working remotely with case management software and Microsoft Teams.
• Docketwise experience preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation expectations are required as part of the application.

Location

• Remote/work-from-home arrangement with Microsoft Teams support and required Eastern Time availability (including the daily 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time huddle).

How to Apply

Submit your résumé and a brief statement addressing:

• (1) removal defense experience
• (2) experience managing paralegals
• (3) proposed recurring work schedule
• (4) compensation expectations
• (5) availability for the daily 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time huddle

Applications without the requested information will not be considered.