Trial Attorney - Office of Immigration Litigation

US Offices, Boards and Divisions; Salt Lake City (UT); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

US Offices, Boards and Divisions seeks attorneys to lead high-stakes immigration litigation in federal circuits and district courts nationwide. Candidates must hold a J.D. or equivalent and be licensed to practice in any U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia, with an active bar in good standing.

Qualifying experience scales from GS-11 to GS-15, with increasing post-J.D. years required. Preferred candidates include strong writing skills, advocacy, and relevant clerkship or discovery

Formación

• Must hold a J.D. or equivalent degree and be licensed to practice as an attorney.
• Active membership in the bar in good standing is required.

Responsabilidades

• Handle high-impact immigration litigation in federal circuit courts of appeals and district courts nationwide.
• Argue motions, manage discovery, develop expert witness testimony, and try cases.

Educación

J.D. or equivalent degree

Licensed attorney in good standing

Descripción del empleo

The Office of Immigration Litigation seeks attorneys eager to work at the forefront of the DOJ's most significant immigration cases, handling high-impact litigation in federal circuit courts of appeals and leading nearly all immigration matters in district courts nationwide. Interested applicants must possess a J.D., or equivalent, degree, be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of any State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia, and be an active member of the bar in good standing.

• To qualify at the GS-11 grade level, applicants must have up to one (1) year of legal experience.
• To qualify at the GS-12 grade level, applicants must have minimum (1) or more years post-J.D. legal experience
• To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, applicants must possess at least one and one-half (1.5) years of post-J.D. legal experience.
• To qualify at the GS-14 grade level, applicants must possess at least two and one-half (2.5) years of post-J.D. legal experience.
• To qualify at the GS-15 grade level, applicants must possess at least four (4) years of post-J.D. legal experience

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

Preferred qualifications: Applicants should also have excellent academic credentials and outstanding advocacy and legal writing skills. Experience arguing motions, handling discovery, developing expert witness testimony, trying cases, and a federal judicial clerkship are highly desirable.

Trial Period Statement

As a condition of employment for accepting this position in accordance with section 11.5 of Executive Order 14284, you will be required to serve a 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• Your performance and conduct;
• The needs and interests of the agency;
• Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.