Legal Instrument Examiner (Case Processing Specialist)

Summary This position is located in the Board of Immigration Appeals, Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), U. S. Department of Justice. Incumbent serves as a Legal Instruments Examiner (Case Processing Specialist) performing initial and continuing review of a large variety of legal appeal and related documents. This is a Competitive Service position; additional positions may be filled from this announcement within 90 days of certificate issuance. Learn more about this agency Duties Duties include but are not limited to the following: Perform initial and continuing review of a large variety of complex legal documents. Assess and correct appellate case files for completeness, deficiencies, or other legal requirements. Conduct extensive searches of records, references, or historical material to obtain needed information before sending on to the attorney. Conduct legal and process analysis of patterns and trends to ascertain fundamental fairness in case processing. Requirements Conditions of employment You must be a U.S. Citizen or National. You must complete a background investigation, credit check, and drug test. Selective Service Registration is required, as applicable. Probationary period will apply. May be required to file a Financial Disclosure. Salary payments must be by direct deposit to a financial institution. Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Qualifications In order to qualify for the Legal Instrument Examiner (Case Processing Specialist) position, you must meet the following minimum qualifications: FOR THE GS-08 LEVEL: Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one or more full-time years (12-months) of specialized work experience, equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in the federal service, performing the following duties: Utilizing automated legal databases to verify legal citations and statutory references and/or filing requirements Organizing factual, legal and archival records Providing assistance to attorneys in providing case documentation; AND Maintaining litigation or other case-related databases for management of case. (Your resume must CLEARLY demonstrate this experience) FOR THE GS-09 LEVEL: Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one or more full-time years (12-months) of specialized work experience, equivalent to at least the GS-08 grade level in the federal service, performing the following duties: Training incoming staff on utilizing automated legal databases to verify legal citations and statutory references and/or filing requirements Analyzing, organizing, and reporting factual, legal and archival records Providing assistance to attorneys and managers in preparation for case adjudication; AND Creating and maintaining litigation or other case-related databases for management of case materials (Your resume must CLEARLY demonstrate this experience) Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information Conditions of Employment: Only U.S. Citizens or Nationals are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review. Dual citizens of the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. All DOJ applicants, both U.S. citizens and non-citizens, whose job location is with the U.S., must meet the residency requirement. For a total of three (not necessarily consecutive years) of the five years immediately prior to applying for a position, the applicant must have: 1) resided in the U.S., 2) worked for the U.S. overseas in a Federal or military capacity; or 3) been a dependent of a Federal or military employee serving oversees. Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and (for scored examining) score 85 or better on established ranking criteria OR (for category rating criteria) rate equivalent to the Highly Qualified or better category using established category rating criteria and must submit proof of eligibility for the special selection priority. Additional information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility can be found by clicking here. Active Duty Service Members expected to be released or discharged from active duty service may submit a written document from the armed forces that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Without this documentation, you will not receive tentative veterans' preference and your application will be evaluated based on the job application materials submitted. Veterans' preference must be verified prior to appointment. As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.