General Attorney

1 month ago


San Francisco, California, United States Immigration And Customs Enforcement Full time

The selectee will provide legal advice and support to ICE activities and programs in the area of Federal sector employment law.

The selectee's responsibilities in the position will consist primarily of providing legal advice, training, and support to ICE activities and programs on federal employment law practice, including adverse actions, disciplinary matters, performance issues, prohibited personnel practices, reasonable accommodation, EEO and other issues related to federal employment law practice; and serving as agency counsel in proceedings before administrative and judicial forums, including arbitration, the U.S.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board, the Office of Special Counsel, and the U.S. Federal Courts.

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 , 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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