U.S. Department of Homeland Security
General Attorney
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Artesia, New Mexico, United States, 88210
Organizational Location:
This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Chief Counsel, located in Artesia, NM.
Duties This position is with the Office of Associate Chief Counsel Artesia, NM. The Office of Chief Counsel is one of the Government's largest and oldest legal offices. OCC attorneys work on cutting-edge legal issues and provide critical advice across the CBP portfolio, including trade enforcement, search and seizure, immigration, and government ethics. They also represent the agency in labor and employment matters and provide litigation support to the Department of Justice.
This position starts at a salary of $73,939.00 (GS-11, Step 1) to $161,889.00 (GS-14, Step 10) with promotion potential to $161,889 (GS-14, Step 10).
In this position, you will become a key member of the legal team for The Office of The Chief Counsel. Typical work assignments include:
Requirements Qualifications Applicant must be a graduate from a full course of study in a School of Law accredited by the American Bar Association and be 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.
Specialized Education:
Recent law school graduates may be appointed to attorney positions at the GS-11 level with the following additional qualifications: rank in the top 1/3 of graduating class; participation on the school's official Law Review; winning of a moot court competition; or membership on a moot court team representing their law school in inter-law school competitions. An interim appointment of 14 months may be made pending the applicant's admission to the bar. The applicant will be required to provide proof of bar admission and a copy of their official law school transcript.
Experience includes paid and unpaid work, including volunteer work through programs like Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, or other organizations. Volunteer work can help develop relevant skills and experience that are valuable in employment. All qualifying experience will be credited.
You must meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable, by 08/07/2025.
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers to current or former political appointees. If you have been a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee within the last 5 years, disclose this information to Human Resources.
Background Investigation CBP requires a thorough background check for all applicants to ensure integrity and compliance with agency values. You will be asked about criminal convictions, drug use, and related issues during the process. For more information, see the
Background investigation
and
e-QIP process .
Residency Applicants not currently employed by CBP must have resided in the U.S. or its protectorates for at least three of the last five years. Exceptions may be requested for those who have been abroad for more than two of the last five years due to specific circumstances such as government employment, military service, study abroad, or supporting U.S. government work abroad.
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This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Chief Counsel, located in Artesia, NM.
Duties This position is with the Office of Associate Chief Counsel Artesia, NM. The Office of Chief Counsel is one of the Government's largest and oldest legal offices. OCC attorneys work on cutting-edge legal issues and provide critical advice across the CBP portfolio, including trade enforcement, search and seizure, immigration, and government ethics. They also represent the agency in labor and employment matters and provide litigation support to the Department of Justice.
This position starts at a salary of $73,939.00 (GS-11, Step 1) to $161,889.00 (GS-14, Step 10) with promotion potential to $161,889 (GS-14, Step 10).
In this position, you will become a key member of the legal team for The Office of The Chief Counsel. Typical work assignments include:
Requirements Qualifications Applicant must be a graduate from a full course of study in a School of Law accredited by the American Bar Association and be 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.
Specialized Education:
Recent law school graduates may be appointed to attorney positions at the GS-11 level with the following additional qualifications: rank in the top 1/3 of graduating class; participation on the school's official Law Review; winning of a moot court competition; or membership on a moot court team representing their law school in inter-law school competitions. An interim appointment of 14 months may be made pending the applicant's admission to the bar. The applicant will be required to provide proof of bar admission and a copy of their official law school transcript.
Experience includes paid and unpaid work, including volunteer work through programs like Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, or other organizations. Volunteer work can help develop relevant skills and experience that are valuable in employment. All qualifying experience will be credited.
You must meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable, by 08/07/2025.
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers to current or former political appointees. If you have been a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee within the last 5 years, disclose this information to Human Resources.
Background Investigation CBP requires a thorough background check for all applicants to ensure integrity and compliance with agency values. You will be asked about criminal convictions, drug use, and related issues during the process. For more information, see the
Background investigation
and
e-QIP process .
Residency Applicants not currently employed by CBP must have resided in the U.S. or its protectorates for at least three of the last five years. Exceptions may be requested for those who have been abroad for more than two of the last five years due to specific circumstances such as government employment, military service, study abroad, or supporting U.S. government work abroad.
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