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General Attorney (District Court Litigation Division)

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$85K/yr - $195K/yr

The Office of the Principal Legal Advisor (OPLA) at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is seeking a General Attorney for its District Court Litigation Division. The role involves representing agency interests in civil litigation and managing cases that impact ICE equities and personnel.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Represent agency interests in civil litigation and through the adjudication of administrative tort claims

Work closely with the DHS Office of the General Counsel (OGC), other DHS component legal offices, and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) entities

Manage civil litigation against ICE and cases that otherwise impact ICE equities or its personnel

Assist ICE personnel, OGC, 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

Adjudicate administrative claims for personal injuries and property damage pursuant to the Federal Tort Claims Act

Conduct training regarding litigation risk; and represent ICE's interests in litigation-related discussions with other agencies and DHS components

Respond timely and thoroughly to agency taskings, as well as draft and provide opinion and comment on legislative proposals

Qualification

Juris Doctor (J.D.)Bar MembershipLegal AnalysisCivil LitigationSound JudgmentTeam CollaborationInitiative

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 test for federal employment

Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31, 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file

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

Current OPLA attorneys must have completed two years of service with OPLA by the announcement closeout to be considered for this position

You must be an active member in good standing of the bar of a U.S. state, a territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia

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