This position is located in the Office of the General Counsel, Executive for Immigration Review, U.S. Department of Justice. The detailee serves as an Attorney Advisor - The Freedom of Information Act Unit (FOIA).

Duties

EOIR is seeking two current Department of Justice attorneys to serve as detailees on a non-reimbursable basis. This detail offers an opportunity to support a leadership office in carrying out its responsibilities. This position is specifically with the Freedom of Information Act Unit of the General Counsel's office. The detail is for 180-day and may be extended for an additional 180 days. The Attorney will be responsible for: Providing legal review and approval of public records postings pursuant to a litigation settlement order regarding unpublished BIA decisions. Redacting unpublished decisions and other documents in accordance with various exemptions to the Freedom of Information Act. Prior FOIA knowledge is not required. Performs other related work. The work may be completed by telework and or remote, based on employee current work schedule.

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.
• This is a detail NTE 6 months (180 days).
• You must file a Financial Disclosure.
• Salary payments must be by direct deposit to a financial institution.
• Must be a current EOIR employee and provide a current Notice of Personnel Action SF-50 verifying EOIR employment.

Qualifications

Applicant must be a current Department of Justice GS-13 or GS-14 Attorney. In order to qualify for the Attorney Advisor (FOIA) 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. For GS-14: Applicants must have three (3) full years (36 months) of post J.D. or LL.B professional legal experience. 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 the General Counsel 5107 Leesburg Pike Falls Church, VA 22041 US
• Name: Roshawn Plight
• Email: [email protected]