U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) · 10 hours ago
General Attorney (Appellate)
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Part-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelThe U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is seeking experienced appellate practitioners to join their Office of the Principal Legal Advisor (OPLA). The selected General Attorney will provide legal services and represent DHS in immigration law matters, primarily serving as appellate counsel before EOIR's Board of Immigration Appeals.
GovernmentLaw EnforcementSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Zealously litigated on behalf of DHS, including advocating to maintain custody of dangerous aliens pending completion of removal proceedings, ensuring the proper application of criminal and other grounds of removal from the United States, and presenting arguments to defeat meritless claims for relief from removal and certain forms of protection (asylum, statutory withholding of removal, and the regulations implementing U.S. obligations under Article 3 of the Convention Against Torture)
Represent ICE's interests in federal court litigation on novel or complex immigration law issues, regularly contribute to document review in federal civil discovery, and provide legal advice and support to other ICE components and litigation support to the United States Attorney's Offices in immigration or customs matters, as necessary
Work with other OPLA Headquarters divisions and OPLA field locations, DHS Office of the General Counsel Headquarters (OGC HQ), certain DOJ components, including the Office of Immigration Litigation (OIL), and other ICE and DHS personnel on a wide range of substantive issues related to immigration law
Qualification
Required
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
Applicants must be graduates of an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) or LLM degree
In light of the nature of ILPD's work, attorney assignments are fast-paced, high-profile, and need to be addressed in real-time
Selectees must possess the following knowledge, skills, abilities, characteristics, and competencies: applicants must be adept at prioritizing multiple assignments, exercising sound legal and practical judgment, efficiently producing quality legal analyses of complex legal issues, and working effectively in a fast-paced environment
Applicants should also demonstrate the ability to take initiative and work in a reliable, decisive, and professional manner
Benefits
A student loan repayment incentive may be available; if such an incentive is available and is authorized, a service agreement will be required.
Incentive payments may be available, in which case a service agreement will be required.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Company
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
Protects America through criminal investigations and by enforcing immigration law to preserve national security and public safety.
Founded in 2003
10001+ employees
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