U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) · 8 hours ago
General Attorney (District Court Litigation Division)
Washington, DC
Part-time
Onsite
Mid LevelThe U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is seeking an Associate Legal Advisor in the District Court Litigation Division to leverage legal experience in protecting the homeland. The role involves representing agency interests in civil litigation, managing cases against ICE, and providing legal guidance to agency personnel.
GovernmentLaw EnforcementSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Represent agency interests in civil litigation and through the adjudication of administrative tort claims
Work closely with the DHS Office of the General Counsel, other DHS component legal offices, and U.S. Department of Justice entities
Manage civil litigation against ICE and cases that impact ICE equities or its personnel
Assist ICE personnel, OGC, 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
Adjudicate administrative claims for personal injuries and property damage pursuant to the Federal Tort Claims Act
Conduct training regarding litigation risk; represent ICE's interests in litigation-related discussions with other agencies and DHS components
Respond timely and thoroughly to agency taskings, and draft and provide opinion and comment on legislative proposals
Qualification
Required
You must successfully pass a background investigation and drug screen for federal employment
If you are a male born after 12/31/59, you must certify registration with the Selective Service
You must have relevant experience (see How You Will Be Evaluated and Qualifications tabs)
You must meet all requirements by the closing date of the announcement
You may be required to serve a two-year trial period, if the requirement has not been met
You must be an active member in good standing of the bar of a U.S. state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
Applicants must be graduates of an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) or LLM degree
In light of the nature of DCLD's work, attorney assignments are fast-paced, high-profile, and need to be addressed in real-time
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
Benefits
A student loan repayment incentive may be available; if such an incentive is available and is authorized, a service agreement will be required.
Incentive payments may be available, in which case a service agreement will be required.
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Founded in 2003
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