USAJOBS · 2 days ago
Administrative Law Judge
Phoenix, AZ , USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$153K/yr - $208K/yr
7+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking an Administrative Law Judge to preside over immigration hearings and make legal decisions. The role involves overseeing proceedings, writing opinions, and ensuring compliance with the Administrative Procedure Act.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
The Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) acts as presiding officer with respect to proceedings, presiding over, hearings, writing opinions and making decisions, and performing ancillary duties
As presiding officer, the ALJ determines who is entitled to participate and to what extent; admits evidence into the record, or rejects proffered documents and oral testimony; and considers proposed findings of fact and conclusions and briefs submitted by the parties
The ALJ issues initial decisions and orders in adjudicatory proceedings, which become final decisions of the Department of Justice unless appealed
Final orders are issued by the ALJ following settlement by the parties, after a hearing, pursuant to dispositive motions, or upon waiver of a hearing
Specific proceedings assigned to the incumbent may include both rulemaking and adjudicatory matters
The ALJ position functions, and is classified, as a judge under the Administrative Procedure Act
When hearings are conducted, a complete formal record of the hearing is regularly prepared, and formal written opinions are issued
In addition, with the approval of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and with the consent of the supervisor, the ALJ may be called to another agency for the purpose of conducting formal administrative hearings before such other agency
In addition to performing the duties described above, the ALJ is also qualified to conduct, and may be assigned to conduct the following proceedings as an immigration judge: removal, discretionary relief, rescission of adjustment status, claims of persecution, stays of removal, and bond and detention
In accordance with section 101(b)(4) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (Act), the incumbent is an attorney appointed by the Attorney General as an administrative judge who is qualified to conduct specified classes of proceedings, including removal proceedings under section 240 of the Act, and to preside at formal, quasi-judicial hearings to determine the issues arising in exclusion, deportation, and related proceedings
As such, the ALJ must have expert knowledge in immigration and employment law, including the relevant statutes and regulations, precedential decisions of the Board of Immigration Appeals and the Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer, and decisions of Circuit Courts
Qualification
Required
You must be a U.S. Citizen or National
Employment is contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation
Selective Service Registration is required, as applicable
Moving and Relocation Expense are not authorized
Relevant experience (see qualifications below.)
Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcement
If selected, you must file a financial disclosure statement in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978
You must receive your Federal salary by Direct Deposit (to a financial institution of their choosing)
Conversion to permanent position is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a probationary period and appointment by the Attorney General
Applicants must possess a LL.B., J.D., or LL.M. degree
Applicants must be an active member of the bar, duly licensed and authorized to practice law as an attorney under the laws of any state, territory of the U.S., or the District of Columbia
Applicants must have seven (7) years of post-bar admission experience as a licensed attorney preparing for, participating in, and/or appealing formal hearings or trials involving litigation and/or administrative law at the Federal, State or local level
Preferred
Ability to demonstrate the appropriate temperament to serve as a judge
Litigation or adjudication experience, preferably in a high volume judicial or administrative context
Experience conducting administrative hearings or adjudicating administrative cases
Experience handling complex legal issues
Knowledge of immigration laws, employment law, and administrative law and procedures
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
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