Immigration Judge

0905 Attorney

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• You must undergo a pre-employment security investigation.
• Selective Service Registration is required, as applicable.
• Moving and Relocation Expense are not authorized.
• Relevant experience (see qualifications below.)
• Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
• You must file a financial disclosure statement in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.

In addition to the minimum qualifications above, applicants must submit a writing sample which demonstrates their ability to author legal documents (not to exceed ten (10) pages) and a document addressing the Quality Ranking Factors (See "How You Will Be Evaluated" section) in order to be considered for this position. Failure to submit these documents will result in your application being removed from consideration.

Employment is contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Selectee(s) must be able to maintain a public trust clearance.

There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to Immigration Judge appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in Immigration Judge hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must claim their status when completing their application in the online application process and attach supporting documentation (see section entitled "Required Documents" for further details).

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.

Direct Deposit: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.

Alternative work schedule options are available.

You must file a financial disclosure statement in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.

This is an excepted service appointment. Upon completion of the required trial period, the position will be permanent.

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be further evaluated to determine those who are best qualified. This determination will be based, in part, on the following quality ranking factors (QRF's):

• Ability to demonstrate the appropriate temperament to serve as a judge.
• Knowledge of immigration laws and procedures.
• Substantial litigation experience, preferably in a high volume context.
• Experience handling complex legal issues.
• Experience conducting administrative hearings.
• Knowledge of judicial practices and procedures.

Top Secret

Yes

Required Documents

1.) Resume documenting 7 years of legal experience post bar admission (include specific dates employed for each position. In addition, any experience on less than a full-time basis must specify the percentage and length of time spent in performance of such duties)
2.) Documents addressing the Quality Ranking Factors (QRFs). There is additional information regarding the QRFs under the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section.
3.) Writing Sample which demonstrates your ability to author legal documents (one (1) only, and not to exceed 10 pages).
4.) Current or former government employees must provide copies of their most recent performance appraisal and their latest SF-50, Notification of Personnel Actions.

NOTE: Failure to submit the documents above with your application package will result in your application package being removed from consideration.

Optional Documentation if applicable
Documentation Supporting Veterans' Preference. Although the Veterans' preference point system does not apply to this position, we are still accepting preference claims and adjudicating them per the documentation provided. Note: If claiming 5-point veterans' preference, include a Form DD-214 or correspondence from the Veterans' Administration. For applicants claiming 10-point veterans' preference, a Form SF-15 and documentation required by that form, VA or military letter dated 1991 or later, and Form DD-214 must be submitted.

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Benefits

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