General Attorney

U.S.-Citizenship-and-Immigration-Services; Oakland Park (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

USCIS in Florida seeks a qualified attorney at the GS-13/14/15 level to provide expert legal guidance to attorneys and agencies on immigration matters.

Applicants must hold a J.D. or LL.M. from an ABA-accredited law school, be admitted to the bar, and have post-J.D. experience appropriate to the duties. Strong writing and the ability to handle heavy workloads are essential. Promotions may lead toward higher GS levels.

Qualifications

• Must have a J.D. or LL.M. from ABA-accredited law school.
• Active bar admission in any jurisdiction.
• Prefer immigration enforcement experience or prior legal advice to law enforcement.
• Ability to resolve questions and provide accurate legal advice on complex matters.
• Quality writing samples and cover letter will be evaluated clearly.

Skills

Legal analysis

Legal writing

Education

J.D. or LL.M. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

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!

The qualifications for this position must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 10/09/2026.

Strong preference for applicants with immigration enforcement experience and/or prior positions providing legal advice to law enforcement agencies.

You qualify at the GS-13 level if you: are currently an attorney in federal employment with the equivalent of being a GS-12 and at least one year experience at that level, or if not a federal employee and you have at least one year of post-J.D. professional legal experience commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position.

You qualify at the GS-14 level if you: are currently an attorney in federal employment with the equivalent of being a GS-13 and at least one year experience at that level, or if not a federal employee and you have at least two years of post-J.D. professional legal experience commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position.

You qualify at the GS-15 level if you: are currently an attorney in federal employment with the equivalent of being a GS-14 and at least one year experience at that level, or if not a federal employee and you have at least three years of post-J.D. professional legal experience commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the 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).

All applicants will be rated against the following factors:

• Ability to resolve questions and provide accurate legal advice to both attorneys and non-attorneys on complex legal matters.
• Ability to handle a heavy workload and meet deadlines.
• Legal aptitude as reflected in the resume provided.
• Quality of writing sample not to exceed 10 pages.
• Quality of the cover letter addressed to OCC summarizing interest in the position not to exceed 1 page.
• Quality of recommendations provided (No more than 3 recommendations total).

Promotional Potential: This position starts at the 13/14/15, depending on such factors as the selectee's experience and current salary, and has promotion potential to the GS-15/10. When promotion potential is shown, the agency is not making a commitment and is not obligated to provide future promotions to you if you are selected. Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.