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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 20 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 $1,000 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.