USAJOBS · 2 months ago
General Attorney (District Court Litigation)
Multiple Locations, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$63K/yr - $138K/yrUSAJOBS is seeking a General Attorney for the District Court Litigation Division within the Office of the Principal Legal Advisor. The selected attorney will manage federal civil litigation against ICE, assist in legal strategy development, and provide guidance to ICE leadership regarding litigation risks.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Manage federal civil litigation against ICE and cases that otherwise impact ICE equities
Assist ICE personnel, OGC HQ, and DOJ in all aspects of federal civil litigation, including: the development of legal strategy and arguments, motion practice, discovery, settlement negotiations, trials, and appeals in cases ranging from common-law torts suits, lawsuits under and *Bivens v. Six Unknown Named Agents of Fed. Bureau of Narcotics*, 403 U.S. 388 (1971), and suits seeking injunctive or declaratory relief under the Constitution, including class actions
Adjudicate administrative claims for personal injuries and property damage pursuant to the Federal Tort Claims Act, 28 U.S.C. §§ 2671-2680
Provide oral and written guidance to ICE leadership and employees, and conduct training, regarding litigation risks; and
Represent ICE's interests in litigation-related discussions with other agencies and DHS components
Qualification
Required
Applicants must be graduates of an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) or LLM degree
You must successfully pass a background investigation and drug screen for federal employment
If you are a male born after 12/31/59, you must certify registration with the Selective Service
You must have relevant experience (see How You Will Be Evaluated and Qualifications tabs)
You must meet all requirements by the closing date of the announcement
You may be required to serve a two-year trial period, if the requirement has not been met
You must be an active member in good standing of the bar of a U.S. state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
In light of the nature of DCLD's work, attorney assignments are fast-paced, high-profile, and need to be addressed in real-time
Selectees must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities, characteristics, and competencies: adept at prioritizing multiple assignments, exercising sound legal and practical judgment, efficiently producing quality legal analyses of complex and novel legal issues, and working effectively in a fast-paced environment both individually and as part of a team
Applicants should also demonstrate the ability to take initiative and work in a reliable, decisive, and professional manner
Benefits
Up to $50,000 in signing and retention bonuses
A student loan repayment incentive may be available
Direct Deposit
Veterans' Preference
Company
USAJOBS
USAJOBS enables federal job seekers to access job opportunities across hundreds of federal agencies and organizations.
Founded in 1996
10001+ employees
Funding
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