Supervisory Attorney Advisor

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.

Duties

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.

Salary

• $169,279 - $197,200/year

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

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. Other Information 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. Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package by the closing date of this announcement, which includes:

1. Resume showing relevant experience; cover letter optional
2. Copy of J.D., or equivalent degree (official transcript with conferred status is acceptable)
3. 3. Other supporting documents (submit if applicable to you):
4. A writing sample that demonstrates the candidate's ability to author legal documents. This document cannot exceed 10 (ten pages)
5. Bar Certificate - in Good Standing
6. Most recent SF50 (if applicable)
7. A statement indicating whether you are or have been a political appointee in the past five (5) years (if applicable)
8. 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.

How to Apply

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.