EOIR Docket Manager — Part-Time Immigration Attorney

Dalal Mehta Law Llc; United States; Remote; USD 42,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

DM Legal is seeking a part-time immigration attorney to manage the EOIR docket of roughly 175 removal cases. You will collaborate with the Managing Attorney and paralegals to maintain deadlines, organize files, and prepare for hearings.

This hands-on role requires removal defense experience and steady follow‑through in a small firm setting. The position emphasizes remote work with a fixed schedule, daily attendance at a morning huddle, and coordination with paralegals to ensure timely filings

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.
• Comfort working remotely with case management software and Microsoft Teams.
• Docketwise experience preferred.

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.
• Work with the Managing Attorney on case strategy, relief eligibility, and preparation priorities.
• Assign and monitor paralegal work, provide clear instructions, and resolve questions that require 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 and that filing confirmations are documented.
• Track evidence collection, client follow‑up, and hearing preparation so cases continue moving forward.
• Coordinate preparation materials for the Managing Attorney and any appearance or coverage counsel.
• Ensure case notes, task assignments, deadlines, and status updates remain 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.

Skills

Docket management

Paralegal supervision

Microsoft Teams

Case management

Tools

Docketwise

Case management software

Job description

DM Legal is seeking a part-time immigration attorney to manage the EOIR docket of roughly 175 removal cases. You will collaborate with the Managing Attorney and paralegals to maintain deadlines, organize files, and prepare for hearings.

This hands-on role requires removal defense experience and steady follow‑through in a small firm setting. The position emphasizes remote work with a fixed schedule, daily attendance at a morning huddle, and coordination with paralegals to ensure timely filings