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U.S. Department of Homeland Security

General Attorney (Employment Law)

U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Newark, New Jersey, us, 07175

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Organizational Location:

This attorney position is located in the Office of Principal Legal Advisor (OPLA), in multiple locations as specified in this announcement.

One or more positions may be filled using this vacancy announcement.

These positions may offer

up to

$50,000 in signing and retention bonuses .

General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under

Salaries & Wages . Duties The selectee will provide legal advice and support to ICE activities and programs in the area of Federal sector employment law. The selectee's responsibilities in the position will consist primarily of providing legal advice, training, and support to ICE activities and programs on federal employment law practice, including adverse actions, disciplinary matters, performance issues, prohibited personnel practices, reasonable accommodation, EEO and other issues related to federal employment law practice; and serving as agency counsel in proceedings before administrative and judicial forums, including arbitration, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board, the Office of Special Counsel, and the U.S. Federal Courts.

OPLA will ensure that qualified applicants with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is required for any part of the application process, please contact the OPLA representative listed on this announcement.

Requirements You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position 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.

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