(CO1) Part-Time Legal Quality Control Attorney

Dalal & Mehta Law Firm; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A growing immigration law firm is seeking a Part-Time Legal Quality Control Attorney to oversee the final review of immigration filings. This role offers flexible scheduling and remote work, requiring 10-20 hours per week with a flat fee of $3,000 per month. Ideal candidates will have a J.D., 3+ years of immigration law experience, and strong detail-oriented skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of immigration law experience, particularly family-based and humanitarian cases.
• Licensed to practice law in any U.S. state, preferable New Jersey.
• Demonstrated experience in legal case review and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the final attorney reviewer for all immigration filings.
• Conduct legal quality control checks for compliance.
• Provide legal guidance and case corrections to staff.

Skills

Immigration law experience

Legal research

Detail-oriented

Time management

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Part-Time Legal Quality Control Attorney

Firm: Dalal & Mehta Immigration Law Firm
Location: Virtual/Hybrid (based in New Jersey, serving nationwide clients)
Position Type: Part-Time (10–20 hours per week, flexible scheduling)

About Us

Dalal & Mehta is a growing immigration law firm dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate legal services to individuals and families across the United States. We pride ourselves on maintaining excellence and accuracy in every filing and client interaction.

We are seeking a Part-Time Legal Quality Control Attorney to join our team as the sole attorney reviewer. This role is designed for an experienced attorney who thrives in detail-oriented work and wants the flexibility of part-time hours while maintaining a high level of professional impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the final attorney reviewer for all immigration filings, petitions, and applications before submission to USCIS, EOIR, or federal agencies.

• Conduct legal quality control checks, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and filing requirements.

• Review an average of 10–15 cases per week, with turnaround expectations of no more than 4 hours once a case enters the Attorney Review Pipeline (unless expedited for client emergencies).

• Manage review times according to case complexity:

  • Shorter applications (e.g., I-765 Work Permits, I-131 Travel Documents, I-130 Petitions): approx. 15–20 minutes each.

  • Detailed applications (e.g., VAWA, U Visas, Asylum Applications, Cancellation of Removal, Motions to Reopen, Appeals): approx. 45–60 minutes or more, depending on the needs of the case.

• Provide legal guidance and case corrections to paralegals and support staff regarding strategy, filing preparation, and documentation.

• Perform re-reviews of corrected cases to ensure all attorney feedback and necessary changes have been properly implemented before final submission.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of immigration laws, regulations, and policy changes, and ensure firm practices reflect the latest requirements.

• Spot legal risks or issues in case files and recommend appropriate strategies or corrections.

• Assist with drafting or revising legal arguments, motions, or appeals when necessary.

• Support the managing attorney with compliance, quality assurance, and best practice initiatives.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in any U.S. state (New Jersey bar admission preferred but not required).

• 3+ years of immigration law experience, with a focus on family-based and humanitarian cases (employment-based a plus).

• Demonstrated experience in case review and quality control.

• Strong legal research and writing skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote/virtual environment.

• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and excellence.

• Comfortable with time-sensitive review expectations and quick turnarounds.

Compensation & Schedule

• Flat fee of $3,000 per month as a 1099 independent contractor.

• Flexible schedule with the ability to work remotely.

• Estimated 10–20 hours per week, aligned with reviewing 10–15 cases weekly.

• Must be available to review cases within a 4-hour turnaround window once submitted to the Attorney Review Pipeline.