Duties
Summary
Organizational Location: This announcement will be used to fill multiple vacancies at Office of the Principal Legal Advisor (OPLA) field locations. Although this announcement is advertised for multiple locations, it is not intended to convey that vacancies will be filled at all locations. The salary range listed is the base salary rate; locality pay is not included. General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages

Responsibilities
ICE is the investigative arm of DHS, and our attorneys help enforce the immigration and customs laws of the United States. The responsibilities of the position consist primarily of representation of the United States Government in removal proceedings before Immigration Judges, frequently involving applicants for asylum or for other forms of relief under immigration laws. Additional duties include providing legal advice and support to the other ICE components and litigation support to United States Attorney's Offices in immigration and/or customs matters. The position also involves appellate advocacy before the Board of Immigration Appeals, including the preparation of briefs and other pleadings.

Applicants must possess the following characteristics and competencies: integrity, judgment, organizational skills, communication skills, reliability, perseverance, decisiveness, initiative, professionalism, the ability to function independently and as part of a team, interpersonal relationship skills, and outstanding written and oral advocacy skills. The selectees will be required to have or be able to obtain a security clearance at the Secret level.

Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Supervisory status
No

Promotion Potential
14

Requirements
Conditions of Employment
You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this positio.n You must successfully pass a background investigation and drug screen for federal employment. Males born after 12/31/59 must certify registration with Selective Service. Relevant Experience (see Qualifications and Evaluations Tab). Requirements by Closing Date: You must meet all requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Complete Application Package (see How to Apply Tab). You may be required to serve a two-year trial period, if the requirement has not been met. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.

Qualifications
Qualifications by Closing Date: Unless otherwise noted, you must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by 11:59 P.M. Eastern Standard Time on the closing date of the announcement. Please note that qualification claims will be subject to verification.

Education

Closing Date: 30th September, 2021

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