[Hiring] Senior EOIR Removal Defense Paralegal / Team Lead @Dalal & Mehta Law Firm

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced EOIR Removal Defense Paralegal for a role that combines substantive casework with team leadership and department administration. The Team Lead will oversee a team of approximately three Removal Defense Paralegals while maintaining a limited personal caseload of approximately 5–15 EOIR matters.

The limited personal caseload is intentional. Most of the Team Lead's time will be dedicated to managing and supporting the paralegal team, monitoring the department's overall caseload, managing deadlines and workflows, reviewing work, conducting case audits, maintaining department organization, and ensuring cases continue progressing appropriately.

This position requires someone with strong hands-on EOIR removal defense experience who understands the work well enough to manage others, identify problems, maintain quality standards, and step in when additional case support is needed.

Qualifications

• Prior U.S. immigration paralegal experience
• Substantial EOIR/removal defense experience
• Strong knowledge of EOIR procedures and terminology
• Experience preparing immigration court filings
• Experience managing court deadlines and hearing calendars
• Experience supporting attorneys in removal proceedings
• Strong written and spoken English
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong administrative and organizational abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Ability to prioritize detained and urgent matters
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment
• Ability to supervise, train, and support other team members
• Ability to hold team members accountable in a professional manner
• Strong client-service skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to recognize problems and escalate them appropriately

Requirements

• Experience with Docketwise, Microsoft 365, Adobe/PDF document preparation, ECAS, EOIR Automated Case Information, USCIS online systems
• Strong general technology skills and the ability to quickly learn new systems

Benefits

• Full-time remote position
• Standard coverage schedule: 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time
• Two 30-minute breaks during the workday
• Flexibility in structuring the latter portion of the workday

Work Schedule & Availability

The Team Lead may generally log out from regular active work at 3:00 PM Eastern Time, provided that their responsibilities for the day are appropriately managed. From 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time, the Team Lead must remain reasonably available and responsive if needed for team support, urgent case matters, attorney requests, deadline issues, or other time-sensitive department needs.

The expectation is:

• Regular working hours begin at 7:00 AM Eastern Time
• Two 30-minute breaks are provided during the workday
• Regular active work may generally conclude at 3:00 PM Eastern Time
• The Team Lead must remain reachable and available for team or urgent department needs until 5:00 PM Eastern Time
• Occasional flexibility may be required when urgent EOIR matters, hearings, filings, or team issues arise

Remote Work Requirements

• Reliable high-speed internet
• Reliable computer equipment
• A professional and quiet workspace
• Ability to participate in video meetings
• Excellent remote communication habits
• Ability to work and remain available during the required Eastern Time schedule

How to Apply

Please submit your resume together with a brief explanation of your EOIR/removal defense experience. Your application should specifically answer:

• How many years of U.S. immigration experience do you have?
• How many years of EOIR/removal defense experience do you have?
• What types of EOIR cases have you personally handled?
• Have you worked on detained cases?
• Have you prepared cases for Individual Hearings?
• Have you prepared EOIR motions and exhibit filings?
• Have you supervised, trained, or coordinated the work of other immigration paralegals?
• Have you been responsible for managing a department calendar or auditing caseloads?
• Which immigration and case-management systems have you used?
• Are you able to work the required Eastern Time schedule?
• What is your expected monthly compensation?

Candidates without meaningful EOIR/removal defense experience may not be considered.