Senior Immigration Appeals Attorney Advisor

U.S. Department of Justice; Houston, Falls Church (TX, VA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) in Houston, TX seeks Attorney Advisors to draft and analyze Board decisions in highly complex immigration cases. The role requires substantial post-J.D. experience, active bar status, and U.S.

citizenship or national status. Both GS-13 and GS-14 paths are available with detailed qualifications and preferred but not required immigration law experience.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree required and must be actively admitted to the bar.
• Minimum post-J.D. legal experience as specified (1.5 years for GS-13, 2.5 years for GS-14).
• U.S. citizenship or national status is required.

Responsibilities

• Identify factual, procedural, and substantive issues and draft supported legal decisions.
• Analyze administrative hearing records for factual and legal questions.
• Provide guidance on regulations, practices, and Board operations.
• Prepare proposed orders reflecting analysis and disposition recommendations.
• Draft Board decisions in complex, sensitive immigration matters.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical reasoning

Attention to detail

Education

J.D. Degree

Active bar member (US jurisdiction)

U.S. citizenship or National

Job description

Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) in Houston, TX seeks Attorney Advisors to draft and analyze Board decisions in highly complex immigration cases. The role requires substantial post-J.D. experience, active bar status, and U.S.

citizenship or national status. Both GS-13 and GS-14 paths are available with detailed qualifications and preferred but not required immigration law experience.