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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

Supervisory General Attorney (Customs) Recruitment or Relocation Incentive

Yuma, Arizona, USA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$146K/yr - $190K/yr

5+ years exp

The Department of Homeland Security is seeking a Supervisory General Attorney for the Office of Chief Counsel, located in Yuma, AZ. This role involves providing legal guidance on customs and immigration laws, supervising legal staff, and managing legal operations for U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serving as the senior principal attorney to all operating components of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) including, the Office of Field Operations, the Office of Professional Responsibility, the U.S. Border Patrol, and Air & Marine Operations

Responding to and providing legal guidance to clients on the interpretation of Customs, Immigration and related laws, the scope of authority of CBP officials, the legal implications of their actions, and litigation affecting CBP, both criminal and civil

Reviewing cases for possible appeal where a decision is unfavorable to the government, handling appeals or portions thereof including preparation of motions and briefs and the presentation of oral arguments at the request of the Department of Justice, and directing the representation of CBP before other forums including administrative agencies

Managing the legal office, as well as planning and implementing a legal program; and

Supervising and training attorneys and support staff, reviewing work assignments; making recommendations on hiring, promotion and awards; and directing the flow of cases and assignments through the office to ensure a timely response

Qualification

Juris DoctorActive Bar MembershipLegal ExperienceSupervisory SkillsLegal ResearchLegal Writing

Required

Applicant must be a graduate from a full course of study in a School of Law accredited by the American Bar Association and be an active member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Applicants must have a minimum of five years of substantive legal experience as a licensed attorney and a minimum of two years of federal service at the GS-0905-14 grade level by the closing of this announcement

Applicants should also possess and demonstrate the ability to supervise the work of others

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position

Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service

Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years

You may be required to pass a background investigation

CBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures

Financial Disclosure is required

You must include a cover letter expressing your interest in this position

A resume describing your job-related qualifications is required

Transcripts from an ABA approved law school or equivalent is required

A writing sample is required as part of the application package and may not exceed five pages

Provide an SF-50 showing that you meet the time in grade and Department requirements