This position is located in the Office of Policy, Executive Office for Immigration Review, U. S. Department of Justice. Incumbent serves as Attorney Advisor provides advise on legal matters with respect to international, federal, sate, and local laws, as well as Department of Justice policies, regulations and directives relating to development and implementation of EOIR practices, policies, and procedures.

Duties

Duties include but are not limited to the following: Provides advice to the Assistant Director and the Office of Policy division chiefs on all aspects of the law as it relates to Office operations. Makes recommendations regarding policy and processes as relevant to the Office's mission relating to regulation and policy, legal and non-legal training, legal access programs, and agency communications. Issues guidance regarding the use of Office personnel and other resources, including organizational and fiscal law issues involved in training, travel, and personnel related matters of Office staff. Advises management on the legally sound resolution of complex systemic issues to the Assistant Director, Division chiefs, and other staff.

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 will be required.
• You must file a Financial Disclosure.
• Salary payments must be by direct deposit to a financial institution.

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 Required Experience: For GS-13: Applicants must have two (2) full years (24 months) of post J.D. or LL.B professional legal experience. Qualifying professional legal experience includes: Serving as legal counsel or advisor to a supervisor and junior or senior executive; providing legal and policy guidance on discrete issues; collaborating with in-house counsel on projects of varying subject matter; handling special projects that have a broad impact; reviewing Federal rulemaking and providing analysis of them; judicial clerkship; or experience as a staffer to a Member of Congress. (Your resume must CLEARLY demonstrate this experience) Preferred Experience: The ideal candidate will have experience with the following: Evaluating programs following pending or completed policy shifts. Evaluating legislation, case law, regulations, and policies to advise on operations. Collaborating across organizational functions to ensure proper subject matter expertise is captured. Providing advice and counsel to supervisors and managers. NOTE: Qualifying experience is calculated only after receipt of J.D. or LL.B. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your assessment questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). Ensure that your resume contains your full name, address, phone number, email address, and employment information. Each position listed on your Resume must include: From/To dates of employment (MM/YYYY-MM/YYYY or MM/YYYY to Present); agency/employer name, position title, grade level(s) held, if applicable; hours, if less than full time; and duties performed. In addition, any experience on less than a full time basis must specify the percentage and length of time spent in performance of such duties. Writing Sample: In addition to the above-stated qualifications, applicants must submit a writing sample that demonstrates their ability to author legal documents to be considered for this position. This document cannot exceed 5 (five pages). Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here.

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: Midwest Services Branch
• Phone: 8164265706
• Email: [email protected]