GENERAL ATTORNEY
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, providing legal advice and training to Northeastern Region USCIS personnel on issues involving immigration related adjudications, inadmissibility and deportability grounds, and national security. NELD Associate Counsel are also responsible for writing visa appeal briefs and providing litigation support to the U.S. Attorney's office on cases arising from USCIS adjudications and denaturalization cases. Applicants must possess a J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school or serve a legal apprenticeship in California, Virginia, Vermont, or Washington and pass the bar exam in order to be permitted to practice law in one (1) of those jurisdictions. Be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction), and have at least three (3) years of immigration law experience, including any relevant experience gained prior to becoming an attorney. Prior to entering on duty, all selected attorneys must provide a Certificate of Good Standing in holding an active Bar License to practice law in any state or territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. All applicants will be rated against the following factors:
Ability to resolve questions and provide accurate legal advice to both attorneys and non-attorneys on complex legal matters. - Ability to handle a heavy workload and meet deadlines. Legal aptitude as reflected in the resume provided. Quality of writing sample not to exceed 10 pages. Quality of the cover letter addressed to Office of the Chief Counsel summarizing interest in the position not to exceed 1 page. Quality of recommendations provided (No more than 3 recommendations total). To preview the job questionnaire click https:
//apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10557185.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Ability to resolve questions and provide accurate legal advice to both attorneys and non-attorneys on complex legal matters. - Ability to handle a heavy workload and meet deadlines. Legal aptitude as reflected in the resume provided. Quality of writing sample not to exceed 10 pages. Quality of the cover letter addressed to Office of the Chief Counsel summarizing interest in the position not to exceed 1 page. Quality of recommendations provided (No more than 3 recommendations total). To preview the job questionnaire click https:
//apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10557185.
- Department:
0905 Attorney - Salary Range:
$99,172 to $166,500 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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