This position is located in the Office of Policy, Executive Office for Immigration Review, U.S. Department of Justice. Incumbent is a Supervisory Attorney Advisor serving as the Chief, Recognition and Accreditation Program.

Duties

This position serves as a Supervisory Attorney Advisor, Chief of the Recognition & Accreditation (R&A) Program within the Office of Policy. Under delegated authority as appropriate, the incumbent determines whether organizations can be recognized, and representatives can be accredited under federal regulations governing the R&A Program. Duties include but are not limited to the following: Administers activities of the R&A Program to ensure the availability of competent, non- lawyer representation for low-income and indigent persons, in accordance with federal regulations. Exercising delegated authority, analyzes applications to determine if an organization is qualified to provide immigration legal services through non-attorney staff members or volunteers. Manages the assessment of applications for participation in the R&A Program. Provides direction to staff to ensure compliance with overall program policies and strategic planning and guidelines and for developing changing priorities and guidance for operational efficiency.

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 SUPERVISORY 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-15: Applicants must have four (4) full years (48 months) of post J.D. or LL.B professional legal experience. Qualifying professional legal experience includes: Direct professional legal staff in the development, documentation, and operation of both internal processes and administrative/technical controls; exercise delegated authority to analyze eligibility from program; render definitive legal opinions and associated verbal advice to senior management and staff. (Your resume must CLEARLY demonstrate this experience) Preferred Experience: The ideal candidate will have experience with the following: Providing technical and administrative supervision over attorneys and professional staff within an organization. Planning and assigning work to subordinate attorneys and legal staff based on priorities and difficulty of the assignment. Providing input and advice to Senior Officials on legal and policy decisions related to the program. Coordinating with other government offices and/or agencies on legal and program operation matters. 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 10 (ten 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]