Description:
Who is Flora Legal Group?- We are a team of passionate immigration professionals providing guidance and hope by advocating for and empowering all people to build a prosperous future.
- We see a future where the immigrant community is welcomed and valued, creating a better world for generations to come.
Flora Legal Group is an Indianapolis-based immigration firm committed to serving the immigrant community. We are seeking a full-time, fully remote Packet Review Attorney to join our USCIS team. This role is the final check before our clients' cases are filed, so the work you do directly protects their futures. To succeed in this role, you will need enthusiasm for immigration law, exceptional attention to detail, the ability to manage a high volume of reviews accurately and on time, and clear written communication with the paralegals whose work you review. You'll also need to work independently with little supervision.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conducts thorough initial and final packet review on USCIS and NVC filings, including I-130s, Adjustment of Status, waivers, consular processing, U-Visas, VAWA, DACA, SIJS, and the like;
- Confirms that forms are complete, accurate, current, and consistent with the supporting evidence and the client's history;
- Assesses whether the evidence in each packet supports eligibility and identifies inadmissibility issues, missing documents, and other risks before filing;
- Returns packets to paralegals with clear, specific corrections and follows up to confirm that issues are resolved;
- Reviews responses to RFEs and NOIDs before they are filed;
- Escalates case strategy concerns to the supervising attorney or USCIS Department Director;
- Meets review deadlines so that cases are filed within the stipulated timeframe;
- Tracks recurring errors and works with the USCIS Management Team to improve checklists, processes, and paralegal training;
- Provides guidance and feedback to paralegals and paralegal supervisors on filing quality;
- Stays current on USCIS form editions, filing fees, and policy changes;
- Reports directly to the Senior Associate Attorney (USCIS).
Qualifications:
- Must be a licensed attorney in good standing to apply; Juris Doctorate required.
- At least one year of applicable immigration law experience with USCIS cases is required; at least two years of experience is preferred.
- Fluent in Spanish (reading, writing, speaking) strongly preferred but not required.
- Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to stay accurate across a high volume of reviews.
- Clear, constructive written communication.
- Self-motivated, organized, and comfortable managing competing deadlines.
- Passion for immigration law and enjoy continuous learning in a fast-paced and friendly work environment.
- A resume outlining your immigration experience must be submitted with your application.
Location:
This is a fully remote position. At this time, we can only consider applicants who reside in the following states: Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin.