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EOIR Job Opening: Attorney Advisor

June 05, 2023 (6 min read)

EOIR, June 5, 2023

"EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW (EOIR)

OFFICE OF POLICY
ATTORNEY
5107 LEESBURG PIKE
FALLS CHURCH, VA 22041
UNITED STATES
EOIR-23-0061
 
About the Office: 

This position is located in the Office of Policy, Executive Office for Immigration Review, U. S. Department of Justice.

This position may be eligible for remote work.

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

Job Description: 

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.

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:
  1. Reviews complex legal questions and factual immigration issues for use in the review, interpretation, and application of immigration law;
  2. 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
  3. 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:
  1. Analyzes extremely complex legal questions and factual immigration issues for use in the review, interpretation, and application of immigration law;
  2. 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
  3. 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.

Salary: $112,015 - $172,075 per year
Travel: Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Application Process: 

You must submit a complete application package by 11:59 PM (ET) on 06/23/2023, the closing date of the announcement.
* To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire, which can be previewed here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11943048.
* Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
* It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
* To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
* To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflict of interest or disqualification issue that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.

Application Deadline: 
Friday, June 23, 2023
Relocation Expenses: No
Number of Positions: 1"
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