Immigration Docketing Specialist

Konare Law•Frederick, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Konare Law is seeking a detail-oriented Immigration Docketing Specialist to support our legal team by managing immigration case schedules, tracking deadlines, and handling all docketing functions. The Immigration Docketing Specialist plays a critical role in maintaining the firm’s docket, ensuring that all immigration hearings, filings, and deadlines are accurately tracked and that attorneys are fully prepared. The ideal Immigration Docketing Specialist is highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced in immigration docketing within a legal environment. This role requires strong legal experience, excellent time management, and the ability to manage a high-volume docket in a fast-paced immigration practice.

Requirements

Prior experience in immigration docketing, legal docket management, or deadline tracking required
Strong experience managing a legal docket, preferably within immigration law
Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational and docketing skills
Ability to manage multiple immigration docket deadlines and prioritize effectively
Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate docket updates with legal teams
Ability to execute structured docket control procedures with precision, including audits and escalation protocols

Nice To Haves

Experience with docketing systems or case management software (e.g., MyCase) preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary Immigration Docketing Specialist responsible for maintaining and updating the firm’s immigration docketing system
Manage all immigration docketing activities, including tracking deadlines, hearings, and filings
Schedule docket-related appointments, including case reviews, hearing preparation, USCIS interview preparation, and other immigration-related matters
Maintain accurate docket entries for all immigration cases, ensuring all deadlines and events are properly recorded
Monitor the EOIR Portal and other immigration systems daily to capture all docket activity
Manage incoming immigration docket emails and notices, ensuring all items are reviewed, processed, and documented
Create and track calendar events, tasks, and deadlines based on immigration court and agency notices
Process all incoming docketing notices by creating tasks, calendar events, and docket entries, ensuring full compliance with firm procedures
Identify, calculate, and track all immigration-related deadlines, including those not tied to hearings, and enter them into the docketing system
Conduct regular docket audits to ensure accuracy, completeness, and case readiness
Communicate with attorneys and staff regarding immigration docket updates, deadlines, and case status
Track and manage all docket deadlines, ensuring timely completion across all immigration matters
Prepare and maintain hearing binders and materials based on docket schedules
Maintain organized electronic and physical files supporting the immigration docket
Provide backup support for other docketing and scheduling functions as needed
Maintain strict confidentiality and ensure accuracy in all docketing workflows

Benefits

Health Insurance: 90% of your premium is on us.
Vision & Dental: 100% paid coverage.
Disability Coverage: Both short-term and long-term disability insurance are fully covered.
401K Benefits: We match dollar for dollar up to 3%.
Friday Lunches: Lunch is on us every Friday.
Festive Holidays: At least 10 holiday days to rest and celebrate.
Fun Activities: Bond and enjoy with your colleagues throughout the year.
Comprehensive Libraries & Subscriptions: LexisNexis, AILA Library, Practice Law Institute (PLI), Law360, Best Practice, Master Series, PLI Wednesday, & Master Class
Exceptional In-House Training: Our training for Legal Assistants stands unmatched. We ensure you’re always ahead in immigration law and litigation support.

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