Supervisory Attorney Advisor

JobSummary

This is a public notice flyer. Applications will not be accepted through USA Jobs. If you are interested in applying, please see the official announcement on the DOJs Legal Careers page by following the links below: Legal Careers | Supervisory Attorney Advisor | United States Department of Justice Supervisory Attorney

LowGrade

15

HighGrade

15

PromotionPotential

15

OrganizationCodes

DJ/DJ01

Relocation

False

HiringPath

• public

MCOTags

• Attorney & Paralegal

TotalOpenings

Many

AgencyMarketingStatement

Are you interested in a rewarding and challenging career? Join the U.S. Department of Justice! The Department of Justice (DOJ) leads the nation in ensuring the protection of all Americans while preserving their constitutional freedoms. As a Justice employee you'll be a member of a team where you can achieve your career goals and apply your skills and talents to our important mission. Read more about the exciting opportunities available. Mission: DOJ is to uphold the rule of law, to keep our country safe, and to protect civil rights. Core Values: Independence and Impartiality. DOJ works each day to earn the public's trust by following the facts and the law wherever they may lead, without prejudice or improper influence. Honesty and Integrity. DOJ's employees adhere to the highest standards of ethical behavior, mindful that, as public servants, we must work to earn the trust of, and inspire confidence in, the public we serve. Respect. DOJ's employees value differences in people and in ideas and treat everyone with fairness, dignity, and compassion. Excellence. DOJ works every day to provide the highest levels of service to the American people and to be a responsible steward of the taxpayers' dollars.

TravelCode

0

MajorDuties

• About the Office The primary mission of the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) is to adjudicate immigration cases by fairly, expeditiously, and uniformly interpreting and administering the Nation's immigration laws. The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) is the highest administrative tribunal charged with interpreting and applying the immigration laws of the United States. The Board is responsible for applying the immigration and nationality laws uniformly throughout the United States. Accordingly, the Board has been given nationwide jurisdiction to review the orders of Immigration Judges and certain decisions made by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and to provide guidance to the Immigration Judges, DHS, and others, through published decisions. The Board also has appellate review/authority over various decisions of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) District Directors, including all decisions involving carrier fines and penalties, familial visa petitions, and requests for advance permission to enter the United States. The Board's decisions are binding on all officers and employees of the DHS and on Immigration Judges in the administration of the Immigration and Nationality Act, except as they may be modified or overruled by the Attorney General. Job Description 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

Requirements

Evaluations

Once the application process is complete, a review of submitted documents will be made to determine if applicants are qualified for this assignment. 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 conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.

HowToApply

Applications will not be accepted through USA Jobs. All interested applicants should submit the following documents via email to EOIRHRTEAM@usdoj.gov with the subject line "SUPERVISORY ATTORNEY ADVISOR - EOIR-001" by April 7, 2026. Cover letter that highlights qualifications Resume, highlighting experience relevant to the duties and qualifications listed above Copy of J.D., or equivalent degree (official transcript with conferred status is acceptable) 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)

WhatToExpectNext

This is a public notice flyer. Applications will not be accepted through USA Jobs. If you are interested in applying, please see the official announcement on the DOJs Legal Careers page by following the links below: Legal Careers | Supervisory Attorney Advisor | United States Department of Justice Supervisory Attorney You will receive e-mail notifications as your application status is updated by DOJ. However, you can also see your application status any time by logging in to your USAJOBS account and looking on the "Applications" page. Click the position title to expand the display for each application in the list. This and other vacancy announcements can be found under Legal Careers| Department of Justice (www.justice.gov/legal-careers) Legal Careers | Attorney Vacancies | United States Department of Justice

RequiredDocuments

Cover letter that highlights qualifications Resume, highlighting experience relevant to the duties and qualifications listed above Copy of J.D., or equivalent degree (official transcript with conferred status is acceptable) 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)

Benefits

BenefitsUrl

https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/

OtherInformation

Salary GS-15 ($169,279-$197,200) Number of Positions Multiple Vacancies Travel Not Required Relocation Expenses Relocation expenses are not authorized

KeyRequirements

WithinArea

False

CommuteDistance

0

ServiceType

02

AnnouncementClosingType

01

AgencyContactEmail

Kelly.Massey2@usdoj.gov

SecurityClearance

Not Required

DrugTestRequired

True

PositionSensitivitiy

High Risk (HR)

AdjudicationType

• Credentialing
• Suitability/Fitness