The Los Angeles County Bar Association - LACBA
Associate Legal Advisor
The Los Angeles County Bar Association - LACBA, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Position: General Attorney (Immigration Law and Practice Division)
Overview
Join the dedicated appellate practitioners in the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Office of the Principal Legal Advisor (OPLA) Immigration Law and Practice Division (ILPD) across the country and assist in shaping immigration law to protect our homeland. This position offers
up to $50,000 in signing and retention bonuses . To be considered, applicants must submit a résumé and cover letter to OPLA-E&LSTAFFING@ice.dhs.gov. Applicants may apply for positions in one or more of the locations identified below and should indicate their order of preference in their cover letter. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and OPLA will seek to fill vacancies as soon as possible. OPLA is the largest legal program in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), employing nearly 2,000 attorneys nationwide. OPLA provides a full range of legal services to all ICE programs and offices and serves as the exclusive representative of DHS in removal proceedings before the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR). Selected attorneys will primarily serve as DHS’s appellate counsel before the U.S. Immigration Courts and the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) of EOIR, U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in administrative removal cases brought by DHS agents and officers, including those against criminal aliens, terrorists, and human rights abusers. Responsibilities
Zealously litigate on behalf of DHS, including advocating to maintain custody of dangerous aliens pending completion of removal proceedings, ensuring the proper application of criminal and other grounds of removability from the United States, and presenting arguments to defeat meritless claims for relief from removal and certain forms of protection (asylum, statutory withholding of removal, and the regulations implementing U.S. obligations under Article 3 of the Convention Against Torture). Represent ICE’s interests in federal court litigation on novel or complex immigration law issues, regularly contribute to document review in federal civil discovery, and provide legal advice and support to the other ICE components and litigation support to United States Attorney’s Offices in immigration or customs matters, as necessary. Work with other OPLA Headquarters divisions and OPLA field locations, DHS Office of the General Counsel Headquarters (OGC HQ), certain DOJ components, including the Office of Immigration Litigation (OIL), and other ICE and DHS personnel on a wide range of substantive issues related to immigration law. In light of the nature of ILPD’s work, attorney assignments are fast-paced, high-profile, and need to be addressed in real-time. The attorneys selected in response to this announcement will be given significant responsibilities on an immediate basis. Selectees must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities, characteristics, and competencies: applicants must be adept at prioritizing multiple assignments, exercising sound legal and practical judgment, efficiently producing quality legal analyses of complex legal issues, and working effectively in a fast-paced environment. Applicants should also demonstrate the ability to take initiative and work in a reliable, decisive, and professional manner. These positions are available at the GS-11 through GS-14 pay grade and there are numerous positions open in the following locations: Baltimore, MD Cleveland, OH Columbus, OH Dallas, TX Denver, CO Fort Lauderdale, FL Grand Rapids, MI Houston, TX Los Angeles, CA Newark, NJ Orlando, FL Seattle, WA Overview
Position: General Attorney (District Court Litigation Division) Join the fast-paced federal litigation practitioners of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Office of the Principal Legal Advisor (OPLA) District Court Litigation Division (DCLD) and leverage your legal experience to protect the homeland. This position offers
up to $50,000 in signing and retention bonuses . To be considered, applicants must submit a résumé and cover letter to OPLA-E&LSTAFFING@ice.dhs.gov. Applicants may apply for positions in one or more of the locations identified below and should indicate their order of preference in their cover letter. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and OPLA will seek to fill vacancies as soon as possible. OPLA is the largest legal program in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), employing nearly 2,000 attorneys nationwide. OPLA provides a full range of legal services to all ICE programs and offices and serves as the exclusive representative of DHS in removal proceedings before the Executive Office for Immigration Review. Selected attorneys will primarily serve as DHS’s agency counsel by representing agency interests in civil litigation and through the adjudication of administrative tort claims. DCLD attorneys work closely with the DHS Office of the General Counsel Headquarters (OGC HQ), other DHS component legal offices, and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) entities, such as Civil Division, including the Office of Immigration Litigation, Torts Branch, as well as U.S. Attorney’s Offices throughout the nation. DCLD attorneys: Manage federal civil litigation against ICE and cases that otherwise impact ICE equities; Assist ICE personnel, OGC HQ, and DOJ in all aspects of federal civil litigation, including: the development of legal strategy and arguments, motion practice, discovery, settlement negotiations, trials, and appeals in cases ranging from common-law torts suits, lawsuits under and
Bivens v. Six Unknown Named Agents of Fed. Bureau of Narcotics , 403 U.S. 388 (1971), and suits seeking injunctive or declaratory relief under the Constitution, including class actions; Adjudicate administrative claims for personal injuries and property damage pursuant to the Federal Tort Claims Act, 28 U.S.C. §§ 2671-2680; Provide oral and written guidance to ICE leadership and employees, and conduct training, regarding litigation risks; and Represent ICE’s interests in litigation-related discussions with other agencies and DHS components. In light of the nature of DCLD’s work, attorney assignments are fast-paced, high-profile, and need to be addressed in real-time. The attorneys selected in response to this announcement will be given significant responsibilities on an immediate basis. Selectees must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities, characteristics, and competencies: adept at prioritizing multiple assignments, exercising sound legal and practical judgment, efficiently producing quality legal analyses of complex and novel legal issues, and working effectively in a fast-paced environment both individually and as part of a team. Applicants should also demonstrate the ability to take initiative and work in a reliable, decisive, and professional manner. These positions are available at the GS-11 through GS-14 pay grade and there are numerous positions open in the following locations: Baltimore, MD Cleveland, OH Columbus, OH Dallas, TX Denver, CO Fort Lauderdale, FL Grand Rapids, MI Houston, TX Los Angeles, CA Newark, NJ Orlando, FL Seattle, WA
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Join the dedicated appellate practitioners in the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Office of the Principal Legal Advisor (OPLA) Immigration Law and Practice Division (ILPD) across the country and assist in shaping immigration law to protect our homeland. This position offers
up to $50,000 in signing and retention bonuses . To be considered, applicants must submit a résumé and cover letter to OPLA-E&LSTAFFING@ice.dhs.gov. Applicants may apply for positions in one or more of the locations identified below and should indicate their order of preference in their cover letter. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and OPLA will seek to fill vacancies as soon as possible. OPLA is the largest legal program in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), employing nearly 2,000 attorneys nationwide. OPLA provides a full range of legal services to all ICE programs and offices and serves as the exclusive representative of DHS in removal proceedings before the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR). Selected attorneys will primarily serve as DHS’s appellate counsel before the U.S. Immigration Courts and the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) of EOIR, U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in administrative removal cases brought by DHS agents and officers, including those against criminal aliens, terrorists, and human rights abusers. Responsibilities
Zealously litigate on behalf of DHS, including advocating to maintain custody of dangerous aliens pending completion of removal proceedings, ensuring the proper application of criminal and other grounds of removability from the United States, and presenting arguments to defeat meritless claims for relief from removal and certain forms of protection (asylum, statutory withholding of removal, and the regulations implementing U.S. obligations under Article 3 of the Convention Against Torture). Represent ICE’s interests in federal court litigation on novel or complex immigration law issues, regularly contribute to document review in federal civil discovery, and provide legal advice and support to the other ICE components and litigation support to United States Attorney’s Offices in immigration or customs matters, as necessary. Work with other OPLA Headquarters divisions and OPLA field locations, DHS Office of the General Counsel Headquarters (OGC HQ), certain DOJ components, including the Office of Immigration Litigation (OIL), and other ICE and DHS personnel on a wide range of substantive issues related to immigration law. In light of the nature of ILPD’s work, attorney assignments are fast-paced, high-profile, and need to be addressed in real-time. The attorneys selected in response to this announcement will be given significant responsibilities on an immediate basis. Selectees must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities, characteristics, and competencies: applicants must be adept at prioritizing multiple assignments, exercising sound legal and practical judgment, efficiently producing quality legal analyses of complex legal issues, and working effectively in a fast-paced environment. Applicants should also demonstrate the ability to take initiative and work in a reliable, decisive, and professional manner. These positions are available at the GS-11 through GS-14 pay grade and there are numerous positions open in the following locations: Baltimore, MD Cleveland, OH Columbus, OH Dallas, TX Denver, CO Fort Lauderdale, FL Grand Rapids, MI Houston, TX Los Angeles, CA Newark, NJ Orlando, FL Seattle, WA Overview
Position: General Attorney (District Court Litigation Division) Join the fast-paced federal litigation practitioners of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Office of the Principal Legal Advisor (OPLA) District Court Litigation Division (DCLD) and leverage your legal experience to protect the homeland. This position offers
up to $50,000 in signing and retention bonuses . To be considered, applicants must submit a résumé and cover letter to OPLA-E&LSTAFFING@ice.dhs.gov. Applicants may apply for positions in one or more of the locations identified below and should indicate their order of preference in their cover letter. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and OPLA will seek to fill vacancies as soon as possible. OPLA is the largest legal program in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), employing nearly 2,000 attorneys nationwide. OPLA provides a full range of legal services to all ICE programs and offices and serves as the exclusive representative of DHS in removal proceedings before the Executive Office for Immigration Review. Selected attorneys will primarily serve as DHS’s agency counsel by representing agency interests in civil litigation and through the adjudication of administrative tort claims. DCLD attorneys work closely with the DHS Office of the General Counsel Headquarters (OGC HQ), other DHS component legal offices, and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) entities, such as Civil Division, including the Office of Immigration Litigation, Torts Branch, as well as U.S. Attorney’s Offices throughout the nation. DCLD attorneys: Manage federal civil litigation against ICE and cases that otherwise impact ICE equities; Assist ICE personnel, OGC HQ, and DOJ in all aspects of federal civil litigation, including: the development of legal strategy and arguments, motion practice, discovery, settlement negotiations, trials, and appeals in cases ranging from common-law torts suits, lawsuits under and
Bivens v. Six Unknown Named Agents of Fed. Bureau of Narcotics , 403 U.S. 388 (1971), and suits seeking injunctive or declaratory relief under the Constitution, including class actions; Adjudicate administrative claims for personal injuries and property damage pursuant to the Federal Tort Claims Act, 28 U.S.C. §§ 2671-2680; Provide oral and written guidance to ICE leadership and employees, and conduct training, regarding litigation risks; and Represent ICE’s interests in litigation-related discussions with other agencies and DHS components. In light of the nature of DCLD’s work, attorney assignments are fast-paced, high-profile, and need to be addressed in real-time. The attorneys selected in response to this announcement will be given significant responsibilities on an immediate basis. Selectees must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities, characteristics, and competencies: adept at prioritizing multiple assignments, exercising sound legal and practical judgment, efficiently producing quality legal analyses of complex and novel legal issues, and working effectively in a fast-paced environment both individually and as part of a team. Applicants should also demonstrate the ability to take initiative and work in a reliable, decisive, and professional manner. These positions are available at the GS-11 through GS-14 pay grade and there are numerous positions open in the following locations: Baltimore, MD Cleveland, OH Columbus, OH Dallas, TX Denver, CO Fort Lauderdale, FL Grand Rapids, MI Houston, TX Los Angeles, CA Newark, NJ Orlando, FL Seattle, WA
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