Supervisory Attorney Advisor (FOIA)
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Falls Church, VA - USA
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Job Summary
This position is located in the U. S. Department of Justice Executive Office for Immigration Review/Office of the General Counsel. The OGC staff responds to all Freedom of Information and Privacy Act (FOIA/PA) requests and is the designated point of contact regarding Standards of Conduct and other ethics guidance for all agency employees.
The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) provides legal advice on a wide variety of matters involvingthe Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) and its employees in the performance of their official duties. OGC serves as the principal point of contact and agency counsel for EOIR with other Department of Justice (DOJ) offices and government agencies on all EOIR-related legal matters. The Employee/Labor Relations (ELR) Unit of OGC advises agency managers on labor and employment matters defends EOIR in all phases of employment-related litigation monitors investigations conducted by the Office of Professional Responsibility in the DOJ and defends against unfair labor practices charges. The OGC staff responds to all Freedom of Information and Privacy Act (FOIA/PA) requests and is the designated point of contact regarding Standards of Conduct and other ethics guidance for all EOIR employees. OGC also administers the Records Information Management and Privacy Programs Reasonable Accommodations Attorney Discipline Program and the Fraud and Abuse Prevention Program.
Job Description
The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) is seeking an Attorney who will act as the Supervisory Attorney Advisor in Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) matters. The Supervisory Attorney directs staff activities and administers and provides legal counsel and advice to the Deputy General Counsel and General Counsel on matters pertaining to the Privacy Act the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) and other laws.
Additionally the Supervisory Attorney Advisor (FOIA) performs duties such as but not limited to:
- Develops guidelines and establishes procedures concerning implementation of the agency FOIA and Privacy Act (PA).
- Serves as the agencys primary legal authority on FOIA and Privacy Act statutes providing guidance on all matters related to requests for Bureau records under these laws.
- Directs coordination with intra-agency FOIA matters with other DOJ components andinteragency consultations in conjunction with other Attorneys for FOIA Litigation.
- Advises staff regarding policies procedures and directives of higher-level management.
- You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
- You must complete a background investigation credit check and drug test.
- Selective Service Registration is required as applicable.
- A two-year trial period may be required.
- Salary payments must be by direct deposit to a financial institution.
- Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
- A Supervisory Probationary Period may be required
In order to qualify for the Supervisory Attorney Advisor (FOIA) position you must meet the following minimum qualifications:
- Education: Applicants must possess an LL.B. or a J.D. degree. (Provide the month and year in which you obtained your degree the name of the College or University from which it was conferred/awarded and a copy of your transcripts.)
- Licensure: Applicants must be an active member of the bar duly licensed and authorized to practice law as an attorney under the laws of any state territory of the U.S. or the District of Columbia. (Provide the month and year in which you obtained your first license and the State from which it was issued and a copy of proof of your bar status.)
Required Experience:
- Applicants must have four (4) full years (48 months) of post LL.B or J.D. professional legal experience.
(Your resume must CLEARLY demonstrate this experience)
Preferred Experience:
The ideal candidate will have the following experience:
- Providing technical and administrative supervision over attorneys and professional staff within an organization.
- Planning and assigning work to subordinate attorneys based on priorities and difficulty of the assignment.
- Providing input and advice to Senior Officials on policy decisions
- Coordinating with other government offices and/or agencies on legal matters.
Education must be accredited by an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement). You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Applicants can verify accreditation by clicking here. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. (Note: If you are selected for this position based on education an official transcript will be required prior to your first day.) You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in accredited U.S. education programs; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Translated transcripts are required. For further information click here.
There is no formal rating system for applying veterans preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however the Department of Justice considers veterans preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans preference must claim their status when completing their application in the online application process and attach supporting documentation. (See Required Documents section.)
Conditions of Employment: Only U.S. Citizens or Nationals are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review. Dual citizens of the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. All DOJ applicants both U.S. citizens and non-citizens whose job location is with the U.S. must meet the residency requirement. For a total of three (not necessarily consecutive years) of the five years immediately prior to applying for a position the applicant must have: 1) resided in the U.S. 2) worked for the U.S. overseas in a Federal or military capacity; or 3) been a dependent of a Federal or military employee serving oversees.
Additional positions maybe filled from this announcement within 90 days of certificate issuance.
Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs: The Fair Chance Act prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicants criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOJ employee or Federal contractor acting on its behalf has violated your rights under this Act you may submit a written complaint within 30 days of the date of the alleged non-compliance directly to Weston Sperbeck at Note: In accordance with 5 U.S. Code 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R 920.201(b) certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance Act.
Trial Period: As a condition of employment for accepting this position you may be required to serve a 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider
1) your performance and conduct;
2) the needs and interests of the agency;
3) whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
4) whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Supervisory Probationary Period: As a condition of employment for accepting this position you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider
1) your performance and conduct;
2) the needs and interests of the agency;
3) whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
4) whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
This is a non-bargaining unit position.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
DOJ Reasonable Accommodation Statement: Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. The DOJ Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found here: Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex pregnancy national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information age membership in an employee organization retaliation parental status military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: Reasonable Accommodation Statement: Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. The DOJ Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found here: our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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