Supervisory Attorney Advisor

JobSummary

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

LowGrade

15

HighGrade

15

PromotionPotential

None

SubAgencyName

Board of Immigration Appeals

OrganizationCodes

DJ/DJ12

Relocation

False

HiringPath

• public

MCOTags

TotalOpenings

Many

AgencyMarketingStatement

If you are interested in a rewarding and challenging career, this is the position for you! The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) seeks highly-qualified individuals to join our team of expert professionals in becoming a part of our challenging and rewarding Agency. The primary mission of the EOIR is to adjudicate immigration cases by fairly, expeditiously, and uniformly interpreting and administering the Nation's immigration laws. Under delegated authority from the Attorney General, EOIR conducts immigration court proceedings, appellate reviews, and administrative hearings. EOIR consists of three adjudicatory components: The Office of the Chief Immigration Judge, which is responsible for managing the Immigration Courts where Immigration Judges adjudicate individual cases; the Board of Immigration Appeals, which primarily conducts appellate reviews of these Immigration Judge decisions; and the Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer, which adjudicates immigration-related employment cases.

TravelCode

0

ApplyOnlineUrl

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/Apply

DetailStatusUrl

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/ApplicationStatus

MajorDuties

• 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.

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.

Requirements

Evaluations

If it is determined that you meet the minimum qualification requirement, your application will be identified for referral to the hiring manager for further review and consideration. There is no formal rating system for applying veteran's preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veteran's preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veteran's preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g. the DD214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10- point preference must submit Standard From SF-15, Application for 10- Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf for a copy of the SF-15, which list the types of 10- point preferences and the required supporting document (s). Applicants should note that SF-15 requires supporting documentation associated with service-connected disabilities or receipt of non-service connected disabilities pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch or Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retirement list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more.) In order to be rated as meeting the minimum qualifications, we must be able to determine from your application package that you have the education and experience that is required. Applicants who have qualifying experience performed on less than a full-time basis must specify the percentage and length of time spent in performance of such duties.

HowToApply

You must submit a complete application package by 11:59 PM (EST) on 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/12942356. * 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. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, please contact weston.v.sperbeck@usdoj.gov You must submit a complete application by the close of the announcement.

WhatToExpectNext

You will be notified of your application status during the hiring process, as applicable. You may check your application status by accessing the USAJOBS website and clicking "Application Status". The process may take up to 6 weeks. The four points of notification are: Application Received or Application Incomplete Minimum Qualification Requirement Met/Not Met Eligible (Application Referred) or Ineligible (Application Not referred) Selected or Not Selected If your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly by that office for a possible interview.

RequiredDocuments

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package by the closing date of this announcement, which includes: Resume showing relevant experience; cover letter optional Copy of J.D., or equivalent degree (official transcript with conferred status is acceptable) 3. Other supporting documents (submit if applicable to you): A writing sample that demonstrates the candidate's ability to author legal documents. This document cannot exceed 10 (ten pages) Bar Certificate - in Good Standing Most recent SF50 (if applicable) A statement indicating whether you are or have been a political appointee in the past five (5) years (if applicable) Veterans' documentation: DD-214 Member 4 copy, dated VA Letter, SF-15 (If Applicable) Note: Resumes exceeding two pages will not be accepted by USAJOBS and will prevent your application from moving forward in the hiring process 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. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Benefits

BenefitsUrl

https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_Benefits

OtherInformation

This position may have a remote option with management approval. Conditions of Employment: Only U.S. Citizens or Nationals are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review. Dual citizens of the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. All DOJ applicants, both U.S. citizens and non-citizens, whose job location is with the U.S., must meet the residency requirement. For a total of three (not necessarily consecutive years) of the five years immediately prior to applying for a position, the applicant must have: 1) resided in the U.S., 2) worked for the U.S. overseas in a Federal or military capacity; or 3) been a dependent of a Federal or military employee serving oversees. 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.

KeyRequirements

WithinArea

False

CommuteDistance

0

ServiceType

02

AnnouncementClosingType

01

AgencyContactEmail

weston.v.sperbeck@usdoj.gov

SecurityClearance

Not Required

DrugTestRequired

True

PositionSensitivitiy

High Risk (HR)

AdjudicationType

• Credentialing
• Suitability/Fitness
• National security