Summary
If you are interested in a rewarding and challenging career, this is the position for you!
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Duties
The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) seeks highly-qualified individuals to join our team of expert professionals in becoming a part of our challenging and rewarding Agency. The primary mission of the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) is to adjudicate immigration cases by fairly, expeditiously, and uniformly interpreting and administering the Nation's immigration laws. Under delegated authority from the Attorney General, EOIR conducts immigration court proceedings, appellate reviews, and administrative hearings. EOIR consists of three adjudicatory components: The Office of the Chief Immigration Judge, which is responsible for managing the Immigration Courts where Immigration Judges adjudicate individual cases; the Board of Immigration Appeals, which primarily conducts appellate reviews of these Immigration Judge decisions; and the Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer, which adjudicates immigration-related employment cases.
This position is located in the Office of the Director (OOD). The office of Director provides leadership and guidance for the agency.
The Justice Access Counsel, is responsible for the collections and analysis of stakeholder feedback and providing evidence-based recommendations and expert advice on nationwide operations of agency programming to the Office of the Director and EOIR senior executives.
Typical work assignments will include:
- Develops written descriptive and background reports, compilations, surveys, comparisons of laws, statements of policy and other written products on issues of national or international significance, and the operational and administrative functions of the agency.
- Advises EOIR leadership on stakeholder engagements and data analysis to inform evidence-based decision-making and provides advice and guidance across EOIR.
- Consults with senior executives, EOIR program and functional offices, and immigration courts to promote alignment of operational/mission efforts. Facilitates enhancement of EOIR's public facing image.
- Collects stakeholder feedback and Agency data and analyzes operations to develop recommendations for the Office of the Director and other EOIR senior executives.
- Evaluates EOIR's public-facing systems and makes recommendations for development and implementation of best practices surrounding human-centered design.
- Collaborates with EOIR senior executives to identify challenges and to develop short- and long-term action plans related to the List of Free Legal Services Providers.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
- You must complete a background investigation, credit check, and drug test.
- You must file a financial disclosure statement in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.
- Selective Service Registration is required, as applicable.
- Salary payments must be by direct deposit to a financial institution.
- Applicants seeking initial career appointment to the Senior Level position are subject to a one-year probationary period.
- Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
Qualifications
In order to qualify for the Justice Access Counsel position, you must meet the following minimum qualifications:
- Education: Applicants must possess an Bachelor of Laws LL.B.), Master of Law (LL.M.) or a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree. (Provide the month and year in which you obtained your degree and the name of the College or University from which it was conferred/awarded.)
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- Licensure: 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. (Provide the month and year in which you obtained your first license and the State from which it was issued.)
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- Experience: Applicants must have a minimum of 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. Qualifying litigation experience involves cases in which a complaint was filed with a court, or a charging document (e.g., indictment or information) was issued by a court, a grand jury, or appropriate military authority. Qualifying administrative law experience involves cases in which a formal procedure was initiated by a governmental administrative body.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your assessment questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). Ensure that your resume contains your full name, address, phone number, email address, and employment information. Each position listed on your Resume must include: From/To dates of employment (MM/YYYY-MM/YYYY or MM/YYYY to Present); agency/employer name, position title, grade level(s) held, if applicable; hours, if less than full time; and duties performed. In addition, any experience on less than a full time basis must specify the percentage and length of time spent in performance of such duties.
In addition to the minimum qualifications listed above, you must possess the following Mandatory Technical Qualifications:
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Mandatory Technical Qualifications: All applicants must submit narrative responses addressing each of the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ).
- MTQ 1: Graduation from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school and 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.
- MTQ 2: Knowledge of immigration law and procedure.
- MTQ 3: Demonstrated expert skill to coordinate, manage, and participate at the highest level in facilitating actions to achieve maximum productivity and effective service to the public.
- MTQ 4: Expert research and writing skills to ensure effective analysis of programs and legal issues and
concise, well-written recommendations.
- MTQ 5: Expert communication skills to establish productive working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders and provide authoritative expertise and advice on all stakeholder matters.
Benefits
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted. The information in your Application Package will be compared with your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you possess the minimum qualifications listed above.
If you meet minimum qualifications, your Application Package will be further reviewed to determine if you possess the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ) listed above. You must submit a separate document addressing each of the five MTQs by-number. Failure to submit these documents will result in an ineligible determination. You must be thorough in addressing the MTQs. A response stating only that you do not have experience with a particular qualification will not be considered as addressing the subject MTQ and will result in an ineligible determination. Conclusory statements will receive little or no weight in the evaluation of MTQs.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package by 11:59 PM (ET) on 10/04/2024, which includes:
1. Your Resume showing relevant legal experience; cover letter optional.
2. A complete Assessment Questionnaire.
3. All applicants must submit narrative responses addressing each of the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ).
Note: Please ensure your resume contains your full name, address, phone number, email address, and employment information. Each position listed on your resume must include: From/To dates of employment (MM/YYYY-MM/YYYY or MM/YYYY to Present); agency/employer name, position title, grade level held, if applicable; hours, if less than full time; and duties performed. In addition, any experience on less than a full time basis must specify the percentage and length of time spent in performance of such duties.
Veterans' Preference Documentation: Although the veterans' preference point system does not apply to this position, we accept preference claims and adjudicate such claims per the documentation provided. Note: If claiming 5-point veterans' preference, include a DD-214 or statement of service. If claiming 10-point veterans' preference, include an SF-15 and documentation required by that form, VA or military letter dated 1991 or later, and DD-214.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
You must submit a complete application package by 11:59 PM (ET) on 10/04/2024, the closing date of the announcement.
- To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the assessment questionnaire, which can be previewed here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12531613.
- Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
- It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
- To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, please contact EOIR@opm.govYou must submit a complete application by the close of the announcement.
Next steps
You will be notified of your application status during the hiring process, as applicable. You may check your application status by accessing the USAJOBS website and clicking "Application Status". The process may take up to 6 weeks.The four points of notification are:
- Application Received or Application Incomplete
- Minimum Qualification Requirement Met/Not Met
- Eligible (Application Referred) or Eligible (Application Not referred)
- Selected or Not Selected
If your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly by that office for a possible interview.
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