Supervisory Legal Assistant (OA) na Department of Homeland Security

Not Required

Duties

As a Supervisory Legal Assistant (OA), you will perform the following duties: Supervise the daily activity of a team of legal assistants and other clerical support staff; Perform basic research by reviewing and analyzing case materials, collecting related files for cases cited; Perform a variety of support functions related to tracking and managing Immigration Court dockets, preparing motions and appeals; Assist attorneys in preparing correspondence and basic motions; Research and gather data from a variety of databases to provide the most current information related to Immigration Cases.

Qualifications

Limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Minimum Qualification requirements as noted below. Specialized Experience: GS-09: Applicant must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-08 level in the Federal service that included experience such as: Tracking and managing immigration court dockets. Drafting non-legal memoranda such as motions and appeals. Gathering and/or researching data from a variety of databases to review or analyze the related cases and files. Collecting records and/or legal documents for immigration court proceedings. Typing Requirement: In addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements, applicants for this position must show possession of the ability to type at least 40 words per minute based on a 5-minute sample, with three or fewer errors. You may self-certify your proficiency in the Occupational Questionnaire. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. NOTE: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Other Information

Promotion Potential: This position is at the full performance level. Supervisory Probationary Period: This is a supervisory position. Under provisions of the Civil Service Reform Act, first time supervisors and/or managers will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period. You may also be required to complete an appropriate supervisory training course within one year of assignment to this position. Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet these standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully obtain and maintain a background investigation as a condition of placement into this position. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. Pursuant to Executive Order 12564, and the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan, ICE is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, personnel in safety- or security-sensitive positions (testing designated positions) are subject to random drug testing. Moreover, other drug testing of employees (e.g., reasonable suspicion drug test) may be conducted in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. All applicants tentatively selected for employment at ICE are subject to pre-employment drug testing and a final offer of employment is contingent upon a negative drug test result.