Summary

This position serves as a Supervisory Attorney Advisor for the Department of Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Board of Immigration Appeals located in Houston, TX.

Duties

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The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) is seeking Supervisory Attorney Advisors to manage teams of attorney advisors, judicial law clerks, paralegal specialists, and/or other professional support staff in the review of extremely complex legal questions and the drafting of proposed orders with recommendations for disposition regarding a range of issues involving foreign and domestic areas of immigration law for which the Board will vote on accepting as a final order. The major duties include:

• Directs a team that reviews cases under 8 C.F.R. 1003.1(d)(3), applying "de novo" review to legal, discretionary, and judgment issues, and "clear error" review to factual findings and credibility determinations.
• Monitors and examines formal filings for legal sufficiency and reviews submissions from party representatives to ensure procedural requirements are met.
• Reviews research conducted by team to determine if evidence was adequate to sustain administrative findings of fact, and to determine whether proper administrative discretion was exercised.
• Provides direction in the evaluation of facts and evidence to interpret and apply statutes and regulations in en banc matters, precedent decisions, or unusually complex cases.
• Provides advice and counseling to employees on work and administrative matters.
• Prepares memoranda summarizing the facts of cases under review, and proposed orders for review by appellate Immigration Judges to vote on accepting as a final order.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• 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.
• A Supervisory Probationary Period may be required.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for the Supervisory Attorney Advisor position, you must meet the following minimum qualifications:

Required Experience:For GS-15:

• Must possess a J.D. Degree
• Must be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).
• Must have at least 4 full years post-J.D. legal (or equivalent), or other relevant experience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or Nation

(Your resume must CLEARLY demonstrate this 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.

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

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.

Additional information

This position may have a remote option with management approval.

Additional positions maybe filled from this announcement within 90 days of certificate issuance.

Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs: Unless otherwise required by law, the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits employees of the U.S. Department of Justice or a federal contractor acting on its behalf from inquiring about an applicant's criminal history record, either in writing or orally, before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint within 30 days of the date of the alleged non-compliance directly to the hiring office using the contact information listed in the announcement.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.