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General Attorney
Citizenship and Immigration Services · Posted 50 days ago
About the Role
Protect your homeland and defend your culture. Join USCIS, America's frontline defense against illegal foreign infiltration and fraud. Do you desire to be a part of the vibrant United States immigrant admission process, to protect American interests and to secure our nation while building a meaningful and rewarding career? If so, United States Citizenship and Immigration (USCIS), and its Office of the Chief Counsel are calling!
What You'll Do
- →The responsibilities described are for the full performance level.
- →At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope performed with less independence, and limited complexity.
- →Practices and applies federal immigration law in a dynamic environment with evolving priorities and policies in support of USCIS’s efforts to uphold national security and maintain integrity in the processing of immigration benefits.
- →Coordinate with Department of Justice on case strategy, draft/review motions, briefs, pleadings, and declarations, coordinate/support the discovery process, and prepare agency witnesses for hearings/trials.
- →Subject matters include, among others, the applicability of inadmissibility and deportability grounds, naturalization eligibility, and the handling of national security and public safety concerns.
- →Provides training to USCIS personnel on varied legal topics arising under the Immigration and Nationality Act, and its implementing regulations, relating to eligibility for immigration benefits and the adjudicatory process.
- →Performs other related duties as assigned to support the mission and goals of USCIS and the Office of the Chief Counsel.
- →Associate Counsel is supervised by the respective Field Division Chief and Deputy Chief.
Requirements
- ✓Conditions of Employment: You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen or U.S.
- ✓Residency Requirement: There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by U.S.
- ✓Citizenship and Immigration Services.
- ✓This residency requirement states that candidates must have, for three of the last five years immediately prior to applying for this position; (1) resided in the United States; OR (2) worked for the United States Government as an employee overseas in a Federal or Military capacity, OR (3) been a dependent of a U.S.
- ✓Federal or Military employee serving overseas.
- ✓A two-year trial period is required for all appointees to a federal attorney position.
- ✓Based on the documentation we have, you will be subject to this requirement.
- ✓If you previously met this requirement, and you have not had a break in service, please submit any SF-50s that support this claim.
- ✓EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION: There is no educational substitution for this position.
- ✓Applicants must possess a J.D. or LL.M. degree from an ABA-accredited law school or serve a legal apprenticeship in California, Virginia, Vermont, or Washington and pass the bar exam in order to be permitted to practice law in one (1) of those jurisdictions.
- ✓Bar Requirement GS-13 thru GS-15: Be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction).
- ✓Do you possess a J.D. or LL.M.?
- ✓Submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) from an accredited institution.
Benefits
- ★DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.
- ★Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.
- ★DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities.
- ★For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.
Personality Fit
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