This position is located in the Office of Policy, Executive Office for Immigration Review, U. S. Department of Justice. The incumbent works in support of the Chief and Assistant Chief, Legal Education and Research Services Division (LERS), to design, develop, and implement legal training and education, and disseminate information throughout the agency and with partner organizations. This position may be eligible for remote work.

Duties

Duties include but are not limited to the following: Analyzes complex legal questions and factual immigration issues for use in the review, interpretation, and application of immigration law in order to develop and design specialized training for immigration judges and attorneys. Evaluates pertinent facts and evidence to interpret and apply statutes and regulations used in training materials. Assists in developing activities designed to enrich understanding of various aspects of immigration law. Evaluates the development of training and procedures in response to specific legal cases or problems which may broaden or restrict agency activities. Conducts research for improving training programs. Drafts recommendations of new programs, services, and technology to enhance agency/department mission and to support legal training. Conducts comprehensive legal reviews of draft regulations, policy directives, operational concepts, and operational activities to draft materials to train agency staff. Uses effective oral and written communication and negotiation skills to build and maintain working relationships with all levels of EOIR personnel, understands and acts upon detailed oral and written instructions, and demonstrates a commitment to personal and organizational success.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• You must complete a background investigation, credit check, and drug test.
• Selective Service Registration is required, as applicable.
• A two-year trial period may be required.
• Salary payments must be by direct deposit to a financial institution.
• Regarding vaccinations for COVID-19 (see Additional Information section)

Qualifications

In order to qualify for the Attorney Advisor position, you must meet the following minimum qualifications: Education: Applicants must possess an LL.B. or a J.D. degree. (Provide the month and year in which you obtained your degree and the name of the College or University from which it was conferred/awarded.) AND Licensure: Applicants must be an active member of the bar, duly licensed and authorized to practice law as an attorney under the laws of any state, territory of the U.S., or the District of Columbia. (Provide the month and year in which you obtained your first license and the State from which it was issued.) AND FOR THE GS-13 LEVEL: Specialized Experience: Applicants must have two full years (24 months) of professional legal experience that includes the following: Reviews complex legal questions and factual immigration issues for use in the review, interpretation, and application of immigration law; Drafts and coordinates policies, procedures, training, or other complex legal work products involving the analysis and application of existing, new, or amended regulations, legislation, and other changes in law; AND Uses effective oral and written communication and negotiation skills to build and maintain working relationships with different levels of agency personnel, understands and acts upon detailed oral and written instructions, and demonstrates a commitment to personal and organizational success. FOR THE GS-14 LEVEL: Specialized Experience: Applicants must have three full years (36 months) of professional legal experience that includes the following: Analyzes extremely complex legal questions and factual immigration issues for use in the review, interpretation, and application of immigration law; Drafts and coordinates policies, procedures, training, or other highly complex legal work products involving the analysis and application of existing, new, or amended regulations, legislation, and other changes in law; AND Uses effective oral and written communication and negotiation skills to build and maintain working relationships with different levels of agency personnel, understands and acts upon detailed oral and written instructions, and demonstrates a commitment to personal and organizational success. Preferred Experience: Experience creating, coordinating, or conducting training sessions and programs

Education

Are you using education to qualify? Education must be accredited by an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement). You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Applicants can verify accreditation by clicking here. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. (Note: If you are selected for this position based on education, an official transcript will be required, prior to your first day.) You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in accredited U.S. education programs; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Translated transcripts are required. For further information, click here.

Contacts

• Address Office of Policy 5107 Leesburg Pike Falls Church, VA 22041 US
• Name: Fadumo Mohamed
• Email: [email protected]