New Orleans PartTime Legal Quality Control Attorney

Dalal & Mehta Law Firm; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A law firm in the United States seeks a part-time legal quality control attorney to review immigration filings and ensure compliance with laws and regulations. Candidates should have a J.D., with 3+ years of immigration law experience. The role offers remote work flexibility, a flat fee of $3,000 per month, and requires reviewing 10-15 cases weekly within a 4-hour turnaround time.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of immigration law experience, with a focus on family-based and humanitarian cases.
• Demonstrated experience in case review and quality control.
• Licensed to practice law in any U.S. state.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Immigration law experience

Legal research

Writing skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Part-Time Legal Quality Control Attorney

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.

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.