Attorney Advisor

US-Executive-Office-For-Immigration-Revie; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Executive Office for Immigration Review seeks an Attorney Advisor to prepare proposed Board decisions in the most difficult and sensitive immigration matters, involving complex legal questions and factual issues. Candidates must hold a J.D. degree, be an active member of a U.S. bar, and have at least 1.5 years (GS-13) or 2.5 years (GS-14) of post-J.D.

legal experience, and be a U.S. citizen or National. The resume must clearly demonstrate this experience.

Qualifications

• Must possess a J.D. degree.
• Must be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).
• Must have at least 1.5-years post-J.D. legal (or equivalent), or other relevant experience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or National.

Responsibilities

• Prepare proposed Board decisions in complex immigration cases.
• Address difficult legal questions and issues arising from Immigration Judges and DHS Directors.
• Ensure resume demonstrates required experience clearly by closing date.

Skills

Legal research

Policy analysis

Legal advisory

Education

J.D. Degree

Job description

The Attorney Advisor is responsible for the preparation of proposed Board decisions in the most difficult and sensitive cases arising before the Board, involving extremely complex legal questions, factual issues, discretion, judgment, and other issues arising from decisions of Immigration Judges and DHS District Directors.

In order to qualify for the Attorney Advisor position, you must meet the following minimum qualifications:

Required Experience:

For GS-13:

• Must possess a J.D. Degree
• Must be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).
• Must have at least 1.5-years post-J.D. legal (or equivalent), or other relevant experience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or National.

For GS-14:

• Must possess a J.D. Degree
• Must be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).
• Must have at least 2.5-years post J.D. legal (or equivalent), or other relevant experience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or National.

(Your resume must CLEARLY demonstrate this experience)

Preferred Experience:

Legal advisory, legal research, and legal policy experience in immigration law is preferred but not required.

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.

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement.