General Clerk III

Bowhead; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead seeks a General Clerk III in Atlanta, GA to provide document management and administrative support to the Office of Principal Legal Advisor (OPLA). The role requires file maintenance, mail handling, scanning, data entry into PLAnet, and research to assist DHS ICE operations.

The position requires a high school diploma, at least one year in an office setting, and proficiency with MS Office. A federal background check and drug screening are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of one year in an administrative office environment.
• Extensive computer/PC knowledge including spreadsheet and word processing software, MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and organize files and mail management; scanning documents.
• Enter/upload data into PLAnet (OPLA's electronic file repository).
• Conduct research and assist in drafting documents.
• Assist with FOIA requests and route materials per procedures.
• Use the RAILS automated file system for file location and transfers.
• Comply with ICE and NARA records retention policies.

Skills

Office administration

Data entry

File management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

PLAnet

RAILS

MS Office Suite

Job description

Overview

GENERAL CLERK III (ICE-ATL-2026-XXXXX):

Bowhead seeks a General Clerk III to provide Document Management Support Services to the Office of Principal Legal Advisor (OPLA). OPLA requires case management support and administrative services for the execution of their broad and diverse mission of providing a full range of legal counsel and services to all ICE offices and programs. OPLA's responsibilities include representing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in proceedings before the Immigration Courts, representing DHS in appellate proceedings before the Board of Immigration Appeals, and providing support and direction to the Department of Justice, Office of Immigration Litigation, as well as to the U.S. Attorney's Offices nationwide. The Chief Counsel's office handles confidential and high-level documentation.

This position is full time, benefits eligible at an hourly rate of $20.83 plus $5.42 H&W rate per local wage determination. The location is in Atlanta, GA.

Responsibilities

The duties primarily include maintaining and organizing files, mail management, scanning of documents, enter/upload data into PLAnet (OPLA's electronic alien file repository), conducting research, and drafting documents. General Clerk III follows detailed procedures in performing repetitive tasks in the same sequence. Other general clerical duties include:

• Mail Management, including paper and electronic correspondence and packages
• Receive, open date stamp, sort, and distribute in-bound mail
• Interfile correspondence in case files
• Shelve/re-shelve files as appropriate
• Utilize the RAILS automated file system to locate files and for internal and external file transfers
• Assist with Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests
• Per local office procedures, route or file materials that concern legal or specialized matters (e.g., briefs, correspondence, exhibit packets)
• Comply with ICE and NARA (National Archives and Records Administration) General Records Schedule document retention standardization policy and procedures
• Enter/upload data into PLAnet (OPLA's electronic alien file repository), including but not limited to the recording of receipt of motions, notices of appeal, briefing schedules, court decisions

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in an administrative office environment required.
• Extensive computer/PC knowledge required including; spreadsheet software, word processing software and knowledge of MS Office Suite.
• Must be able to successfully pass a federal background investigation* and pre-employment drug screen. * Federal background investigation includes, but is not limited to, citizenship status, residency information, work experience, education, credit history, criminal record check, and fingerprints.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

Security Clearance Required

Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the DHS ICE T2 level.

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