Attorney Advisor (GS-13/14)

About the role

The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) is seeking an Attorney Advisor to draft legal and policy documents, conduct legal research and analysis, and assess program compliance. The position is open to attorneys licensed in any U.S. state, territory or the District of Columbia.

Key responsibilities

• Draft interpretive legal and policy documents, including rulemaking, training and program-related documents, and respond to questions from federal, state and local agencies, Members of Congress, interest groups, industry and the public.
• Draft rulemaking documents and legal memoranda, including regulatory text and preamble, in collaboration with team members so that work products are thoroughly researched and aligned with agency policy objectives.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on program authorities, fiscal and administrative law and other issues relevant to planning, developing and implementing EOIR projects and initiatives.
• Assess program compliance with applicable legal obligations and provide guidance to relevant EOIR personnel.
• Review draft regulations, policy directives, operational concepts and activities to ensure they are consistent with and advance EOIR's mission and policy objectives.
• Assess rulemaking policies for administrative soundness, efficiency, economical operation and consistency with the agency's mission and the intent of the law.

Required profile

• U.S. citizen or national; dual citizens are considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Background investigation, credit check and drug test; Selective Service registration where applicable; a two-year trial period may be required.
• LL.B. or J.D. degree, with the month and year of graduation and the university named.
• Active membership in good standing of a state bar, territory, district of Columbia or U.S. territory, with the month and year of first licensure and the issuing state named.
• Two full years of post-J.D. legal experience for GS-13, or three full years for GS-14.
• Residency requirement: three years of residence in the U.S. or work for the U.S. overseas in a federal or military capacity within the five years before applying.

Applicants eligible for veterans' preference should claim their status in the online application and attach supporting documentation. Federal employees receive a comprehensive benefits package depending on position type and hours.