General Attorney

Found in: beBee S US - 3 weeks ago

Washington, United States Department Of Homeland Security Full time
Summary

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Office of the Principal Legal Advisor (OPLA) is seeking an attorney to serve as an Associate Legal Advisor to serve in the District Court Litigation Division (DCLD).

This position is located at OPLA Headquarters, in Washington, D.C. The selectee may be approved for local remote work (i.e., within a 50-mile radius of the agency worksite). This position is also telework-eligible, in conformance with agency policy.



Duties

ICE OPLA DCLD is seeking an attorney for an Associate Legal Advisor position in Washington, D.C. to handle issues relating to the adjudication of administrative tort claims pursuant to the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA), 28 U.S.C. §§ 2671-2680, and all aspects of civil litigation, including the development of legal strategy and arguments, motion practice, discovery, and settlement negotiations, in cases ranging from common-law tort suits, lawsuits under Bivens v. Six Unknown Named Agents, 403 U.S. 388 (1971), and claims seeking injunctive or declaratory relief, including habeas "class action" relief. DCLD provides oral and written advice to ICE leadership and employees regarding potential litigation risks and represents ICE's interests in litigation-related discussions with other agencies and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) components. DCLD attorneys are responsible for managing ICE's production of discovery in federal civil litigation, which includes but is not limited to document collection and review of documents for responsiveness and privilege during discovery.

DCLD primarily provides legal advice to ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), ICE Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), and other ICE components on legal authorities, best practices, and agency policies. DCLD's work contributes to significant policy decisions integral to ICE's mission. Assignments within DCLD are fast-paced and involve high-profile work. DCLD attorneys advise, counsel, and train ERO and HSI on legal authorities, best practices, and agency policies on a wide array of issues.

DLCD attorneys work closely with a wide range of ICE program offices, including ERO, HSI, the ICE Office of the Director, ICE Office of Public Affairs, and ICE Office of Congressional Relations. They also work with DHS Office of the General Counsel (OGC), U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, and other federal agencies and departments. Serving as agency counsel, DCLD attorneys also work closely with U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), including U.S. Attorney's Offices and DOJ's Civil Division, including the Office of Immigration Litigation, Appellate Staff, Federal Programs, and Torts Branches.

The selected attorney will immediately be given significant responsibilities and will be expected to craft legally supportable positions to address the needs of agency operational components. The attorney will be expected to routinely provide timely legal opinions to ICE officers and agents, DLCD management, and leadership within OPLA, ICE, and the Department of Homeland Security's Office of the General Counsel Headquarters. The selected attorney will be required to assess litigation risk and provide litigation support to the Department of Justice (DOJ).

OPLA is the largest legal program in DHS, employing over 1,200 attorneys nationwide. In addition to Headquarters in Washington, D.C., there are 25 OPLA field locations in more than 60 cities throughout the United States. Pursuant to statute, OPLA serves as the exclusive representative of DHS in removal proceedings before the Executive Office for Immigration Review litigating cases involving criminal noncitizens, terrorists, human rights violators, and other priority noncitizens. OPLA also provides a full range of legal services to all ICE programs and offices.

OPLA provides legal advice and prudential counsel to ICE personnel on their law enforcement authorities, legal liability under the Federal Tort Claims Act and Bivens v. Six Unknown Named Agents of Fed. Bureau of Narcotics, 403 U.S. 388 (1971), the Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act, ethics, and a range of administrative law issues, such as contract, fiscal and employment law. OPLA represents the agency before the Merit Systems Protection Board, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the Civilian Board of contract Appeals. OPLA attorneys support DOJ in the prosecution of ICE cases and in the defense of civil cases against ICE.

OPLA fosters an environment in which all voices are heard and values the unique perspectives and opinions that inhere among a talented, diverse, and inclusive workforce. Comprising a far more diverse workforce than its private sector counterparts, OPLA is proud to strive to further diversify the experiences, perspectives, and characteristics of its workforce. It is committed to celebrating our differences and embracing practices that foster a fair, safe, and inclusive workplace by promoting equitable access to opportunities. In keeping with this commitment, OPLA will ensure that qualified applicants with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is required for any part of the application process, please contact the OPLA representative listed on this announcement.

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