Justice Access Counsel

Department of Justice - Executive Office for Immigration Review · Location Negotiable After Selection

Company

Department of Justice - Executive Office for Immigration Review

Location

Location Negotiable After Selection

Type

Full Time

Job Description

If you are interested in a rewarding and challenging career, this is the position for you!

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Conditions of Employment

You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
You must complete a background investigation, credit check, and drug test.
You must file a financial disclosure statement in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.
Selective Service Registration is required, as applicable.
Salary payments must be by direct deposit to a financial institution.
Applicants seeking initial career appointment to the Senior Level position are subject to a one-year probationary period.
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for the Justice Access Counsel position, you must meet the following minimum qualifications:

Education: Applicants must possess an Bachelor of Laws LL.B.), Master of Law (LL.M.) or a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree. (Provide the month and year in which you obtained your degree and the name of the College or University from which it was conferred/awarded.)

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Licensure: Applicants must be an active member of the bar, duly licensed and authorized to practice law as an attorney under the laws of any state, territory of the U.S., or the District of Columbia. (Provide the month and year in which you obtained your first license and the State from which it was issued.)

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Experience: Applicants must have a minimum of seven (7) years of post-bar admission experience as a licensed attorney preparing for, participating in, and/or appealing formal hearings or trials involving litigation and/or administrative law at the Federal, State or local level. Qualifying litigation experience involves cases in which a complaint was filed with a court, or a charging document (e.g., indictment or information) was issued by a court, a grand jury, or appropriate military authority. Qualifying administrative law experience involves cases in which a formal procedure was initiated by a governmental administrative body.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your assessment questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). Ensure that your resume contains your full name, address, phone number, email address, and employment information. Each position listed on your Resume must include: From/To dates of employment (MM/YYYY-MM/YYYY or MM/YYYY to Present); agency/employer name, position title, grade level(s) held, if applicable; hours, if less than full time; and duties performed. In addition, any experience on less than a full time basis must specify the percentage and length of time spent in performance of such duties.

In addition to the minimum qualifications listed above, you must possess the following Mandatory Technical Qualifications:
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Mandatory Technical Qualifications: All applicants must submit narrative responses addressing each of the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ).

MTQ 1: Graduation from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school and an active member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
MTQ 2: Knowledge of immigration law and procedure.
MTQ 3: Demonstrated expert skill to coordinate, manage, and participate at the highest level in facilitating actions to achieve maximum productivity and effective service to the public.
MTQ 4: Expert research and writing skills to ensure effective analysis of programs and legal issues and
concise, well-written recommendations.
MTQ 5: Expert communication skills to establish productive working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders and provide authoritative expertise and advice on all stakeholder matters.

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.

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.

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