Senior Attorney Advisor - Complex BIA Decisions

Executive Office for Immigration Review; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 122,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) in the United States seeks an Attorney Advisor to prepare proposed Board decisions in highly complex immigration cases.

You will identify factual, procedural, and substantive issues, analyze records from hearings, and draft decisions with guidance on regulations. This role requires sound judgment and discretion in applying immigration law.

Qualifications

• Education must be accredited by an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to count toward qualifications.
• Transcripts or other documentation may be required to support educational claims and will be verified by the appointing agency.
• If using foreign education, credentials must be evaluated for equivalence to U.S. education and translated.

Responsibilities

• Identifying all factual, procedural and substantive issues and drafting properly supported legal decisions.
• Analyzing records of administrative hearings to evaluate questions of fact and/or questions of law for adherence to procedural requirements.
• Rendering guidance and interpretation on regulations, practices or other matters falling within the Board's purview.
• Preparing proposed orders reflecting analysis of issues and recommending disposition; drafting complex Board decisions.

Education

Education must be accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized institution

Job description

The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) in the United States seeks an Attorney Advisor to prepare proposed Board decisions in highly complex immigration cases.

You will identify factual, procedural, and substantive issues, analyze records from hearings, and draft decisions with guidance on regulations. This role requires sound judgment and discretion in applying immigration law.