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Summary
This position is located in the Board of Immigration Appeals in Falls Church, VA. The BIA's primary mission is that of producing authoritative administrative case law in the form of BIA decisions, interpreting the immigration laws and laying down guidelines for the exercise of the Attorney General's delegated administrative discretion. In addition, the BIA has appellate jurisdiction over essentially all decisions of Immigration Judges and certain decisions of DHS officers.
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Overview
- Hiring complete
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Open & closing dates
06/17/2021 to 06/30/2021
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Salary
$103,690 - $159,286 per year
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Pay scale & grade
GS 13 - 14
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Location
30 vacancies in the following location:
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Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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Travel Required
Not required
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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Appointment type
Permanent
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Work schedule
Full-time
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Service
Excepted
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Promotion potential
14
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
No
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Security clearance
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Drug test
Yes
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Position sensitivity and risk
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Trust determination process
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Announcement number
AA-11124143-21-AS
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Control number
604822300
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Duties
Duties include but are not limited to the following:
- Identifying all factual, procedural and substantive issues, relevant constitutional, statutory, judicial and regulatory law, and drafts properly supported legal decision;
- Analyzing records of administrative hearings to evaluate Questions of Fact and/or Questions of Law for adherence to procedural requirements;
- Rendering guidance and interpretation with respect to questions pertaining to regulations, practices or other matters falling within the purview of the Board;
- Preparing proposed order reflecting analysis of issues and recommendation for disposition; and
- Drafting proposed Board decisions in the most difficult and sensitive cases arising before the Board, involving extremely complex legal questions and factual issues.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
- You must complete a background investigation, credit check, and drug test.
- Selective Service Registration is required, as applicable.
- A two year trial period will be required.
- You must file a Financial Disclosure.
- Salary payments must be by direct deposit to a financial institution.
Qualifications
In order to qualify for the Attorney Advisor position, you must meet the following minimum qualifications:
Required Experience:
For GS-13: Applicants must have two (2) full years (24 months) of post J.D. or LL.B professional legal experience.
Qualifying professional legal experience includes: Drafting proposed Board decisions in difficult cases, often within short deadlines, where complex legal questions or factual issues are involved. Analyzing records of administrative hearings to evaluate questions of fact and/or questions of law for adherence to procedural requirements, and applicable laws and regulations, identifies all factual, procedural and substantive issues, relevant constitutional, statutory, judicial and regulatory law, and drafts properly supported Board decisions. Conducting legal research to determine if evidence was adequate to sustain findings of fact and if proper discretion was exercised pertaining to removal, deportation, exclusion, visa petitions, fines, bonds, and applications for advance permission to re-enter the United States.
For GS-14: Applicants must have three (3) full years (36 months) of post J.D. or LL.B professional legal experience.
Qualifying professional legal experience includes: Rendering guidance and interpretation with respect to questions pertaining to immigration regulations, practices, or other related matters. Reviewing extensive records of administrative proceedings to analyze and evaluate whether: the hearing was fair and procedural requirements were observed; applicable statutes, regulations and precedents were properly interpreted and applied; the evidence was adequate to sustain administrative findings of fact; and administrative discretion was properly exercised. Cases may involve the initial administratively determinative interpretation and application of new and amended statutory provisions. Drafting proposed Board decisions in the most difficult and sensitive cases involving extremely complex legal questions and factual issues. Resolving cases involving the interpretation and application of legislation, regulations, decisions, opinions, and other legal documents (which may include treaties and international law), and requires solutions involving a high order of original and creative legal endeavor. Managing the simultaneous effective and efficient resolution of a large caseload that ordinarily involves a broad range of cases and issues. Analyzing administrative records, including the transcription of testimony and pleadings, evaluates facts, and determines questions of law. Drafting decisions that are directly submitted to immigration adjudicators who exercise final authority in such matters.
(Your resume must CLEARLY demonstrate this experience)
Preferred Experience:
The ideal candidate will have experience with the following:
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.
Writing Sample: In addition to the above-stated qualifications, applicants must submit a writing sample that demonstrates their ability to author legal documents to be considered for this position. This document cannot exceed 10 (ten pages).
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here.
- Education: Applicants must possess an LL.B. or a 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.)
- 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.)
Required Experience:
For GS-13: Applicants must have two (2) full years (24 months) of post J.D. or LL.B professional legal experience.
Qualifying professional legal experience includes: Drafting proposed Board decisions in difficult cases, often within short deadlines, where complex legal questions or factual issues are involved. Analyzing records of administrative hearings to evaluate questions of fact and/or questions of law for adherence to procedural requirements, and applicable laws and regulations, identifies all factual, procedural and substantive issues, relevant constitutional, statutory, judicial and regulatory law, and drafts properly supported Board decisions. Conducting legal research to determine if evidence was adequate to sustain findings of fact and if proper discretion was exercised pertaining to removal, deportation, exclusion, visa petitions, fines, bonds, and applications for advance permission to re-enter the United States.
For GS-14: Applicants must have three (3) full years (36 months) of post J.D. or LL.B professional legal experience.
Qualifying professional legal experience includes: Rendering guidance and interpretation with respect to questions pertaining to immigration regulations, practices, or other related matters. Reviewing extensive records of administrative proceedings to analyze and evaluate whether: the hearing was fair and procedural requirements were observed; applicable statutes, regulations and precedents were properly interpreted and applied; the evidence was adequate to sustain administrative findings of fact; and administrative discretion was properly exercised. Cases may involve the initial administratively determinative interpretation and application of new and amended statutory provisions. Drafting proposed Board decisions in the most difficult and sensitive cases involving extremely complex legal questions and factual issues. Resolving cases involving the interpretation and application of legislation, regulations, decisions, opinions, and other legal documents (which may include treaties and international law), and requires solutions involving a high order of original and creative legal endeavor. Managing the simultaneous effective and efficient resolution of a large caseload that ordinarily involves a broad range of cases and issues. Analyzing administrative records, including the transcription of testimony and pleadings, evaluates facts, and determines questions of law. Drafting decisions that are directly submitted to immigration adjudicators who exercise final authority in such matters.
(Your resume must CLEARLY demonstrate this experience)
Preferred Experience:
The ideal candidate will have experience with the following:
- Immigration law, and/or appellate practice
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.
Writing Sample: In addition to the above-stated qualifications, applicants must submit a writing sample that demonstrates their ability to author legal documents to be considered for this position. This document cannot exceed 10 (ten pages).
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here.
Education
ARE YOU USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? Education must be accredited by an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement). You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Applicants can verify accreditation by clicking here. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. (Note: If you are selected for this position based on education, an official transcript will be required, prior to your first day.) You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in accredited U.S. education programs; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Translated transcripts are required. For further information, click here.
Additional information
Conditions of Employment: Only U.S. Citizens or Nationals are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review. Dual citizens of the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. All DOJ applicants, both U.S. citizens and non-citizens, whose job location is with the U.S., must meet the residency requirement. For a total of three (not necessarily consecutive years) of the five years immediately prior to applying for a position, the applicant must have: 1) resided in the U.S., 2) worked for the U.S. overseas in a Federal or military capacity; or 3) been a dependent of a Federal or military employee serving oversees.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
Additional positions maybe filled from this announcement within 90 days of certificate issuance.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
If it is determined that you meet the minimum qualification requirement, your application will be identified for referral to the hiring manager for further review and consideration. There is no formal rating system for applying veteran's preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veteran's preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veteran's preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g. the DD214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions.
Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10- point preference must submit Standard From SF-15, Application for 10- Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf for a copy of the SF-15, which list the types of 10- point preferences and the required supporting document (s). Applicants should note that SF-15 requires supporting documentation associated with service-connected disabilities or receipt of non-service connected disabilities pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch or Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retirement list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more.)
In order to be rated as meeting the minimum qualifications, we must be able to determine from your application package that you have the education and experience that is required. Applicants who have qualifying experience performed on less than a full-time basis must specify the percentage and length of time spent in performance of such duties.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package by the closing date of this announcement, which includes:
1. Your Resume showing relevant experience; cover letter optional
2. A complete Assessment Questionnaire
3. Writing Sample (Not to exceed ten (10) pages)
4. Other supporting documents (submit if applicable to you):
- Veterans' documentation (DD-214 (Member 4 copy), dated VA Letter, SF-15)
- Any other supporting documentation required for verification as described in the announcement.
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.
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 (EST) on 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 occupational questionnaire, which can be previewed here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11124143.
* 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.
Agency contact information
Midwest Services Branch
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Board of Immigration Appeals
5107 Leesburg Pike, Ste. 1900
Falls Church, VA 22041
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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 Ineligible (Application Not referred)
- Selected or Not Selected
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package by the closing date of this announcement, which includes:
1. Your Resume showing relevant experience; cover letter optional
2. A complete Assessment Questionnaire
3. Writing Sample (Not to exceed ten (10) pages)
4. Other supporting documents (submit if applicable to you):
- Veterans' documentation (DD-214 (Member 4 copy), dated VA Letter, SF-15)
- Any other supporting documentation required for verification as described in the announcement.
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.
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.
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How to Apply
You must submit a complete application package by 11:59 PM (EST) on 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 occupational questionnaire, which can be previewed here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11124143.
* 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.
Agency contact information
Midwest Services Branch
- Address
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Board of Immigration Appeals
5107 Leesburg Pike, Ste. 1900
Falls Church, VA 22041
US
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 Ineligible (Application Not referred)
- Selected or Not Selected
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Executive Office for Immigration Review
If you are interested in a rewarding and challenging career, this is the position for you!
The Executive Office for Immigration Review 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.
Agency contact information
Midwest Services Branch
- Address
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Board of Immigration Appeals
5107 Leesburg Pike, Ste. 1900
Falls Church, VA 22041
US