General Counsel

Summary

The incumbents responsibilities include directing the Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act Program, the Attorney Discipline Program, the Fraud and Abuse Prevention Program, the Employee/Labor Relations Unit, the Ethics Program, and the Immigration Unit.

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Summary

The incumbents responsibilities include directing the Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act Program, the Attorney Discipline Program, the Fraud and Abuse Prevention Program, the Employee/Labor Relations Unit, the Ethics Program, and the Immigration Unit.

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Location

1 vacancy in the following locations:

Phoenix Immigration Court

Phoenix, AZ

Tucson Immigration Court

Tucson, AZ

Concord Immigration Court

Concord, CA

Imperial Immigration Court

Imperial, CA

North Los Angeles Immigration Court

Los Angeles, CA

West Los Angeles Immigration Court

Los Angeles County, CA

Sacramento Immigration Court

Sacramento, CA

San Diego Immigration Court

San Diego, CA

Santa Ana Immigration Court

Santa Ana, CA

Van Nuys Immigration Court

Van Nuys, CA

Denver Immigration Court

Denver County, CO

Hartford Immigration Court

Hartford County, CT

Miami Immigration Court

Miami, FL

Orlando Immigration Court

Orlando, FL

Atlanta Immigration Court -W. Peachtree Street

Atlanta, GA

Atlanta Immigration Court - Ted Turned Drive

Atlanta, GA

Chicago Immigration Court

Chicago, IL

Indianapolis Immigration Court

Indianapolis, IN

Louisville Immigration Court

Louisville, KY

Baton Rouge Immigration Court

Baton Rouge, LA

New Orleans Immigration Court

New Orleans, LA

Boston Immigration Court

Boston, MA

Chelmsford Immigration Court

Chelmsford, MA

Baltimore Immigration Court

Baltimore, MD

Hyattsville Immigration Court

Hyattsville, MD

Detroit Immigration Court

Detroit, MI

Fort Snelling Immigration Court

Fort Snelling, MN

Kansas City Immigration Court

Kansas City, MO

Charlotte Immigration Court

Charlotte, NC

Omaha Immigration Court

Omaha, NE

Newark Immigration Court

Newark, NJ

Las Vegas Immigration Court

Las Vegas, NV

Buffalo Immigration Court

Buffalo, NY

New York Immigration Court -Federal Plaza /Broadway

New York, NY

New York Immigration Court -Varick

New York County, NY

Cleveland Immigration Court

Cleveland, OH

Portland Immigration Court

Portland, OR

Philadelphia Immigration Court

Philadelphia, PA

Memphis Immigration Court

Memphis, TN

Dallas Immigration Court

Dallas, TX

El Paso Immigration Court

El Paso, TX

Fort Worth Immigration Court

Fort Worth, TX

Harlingen Immigration Court

Harlingen, TX

Houston Immigration Court - Jefferson Street

Houston, TX

Houston Immigration Court- Greenspoint Park

Houston, TX

Houston Immigration Court - S. Gessner Road

Houston, TX

Laredo Immigration Court

Laredo, TX

San Antoinio Immigration Court

San Antonio, TX

Salt Lake City Immigration Court

Salt Lake City, UT

Annandale Immigration Court

Annandale, VA

Falls Church Immigration Adjudication Center

Falls Church, VA

Richmond Immigration Court

Richmond, VA

Sterling Immigration Court

Sterling, VA

Seattle Immigration Court

Seattle, WA

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Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $151,661 - $228,000 per year Pay scale & grade

ES 00

Promotion potential 00

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Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

• 0905 Attorney

Supervisory status Yes Federal service type This job is in the Senior Executive Service Represented by a union No

Drug test Yes Security clearance Top Secret Position sensitivity and risk Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

• Credentialing
• Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure required Yes

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number SES-13059602-26-MS Control number 884025000

This job is open to

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The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Federal employees - Competitive service

Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Managements hiring rules and pay scales.

Federal employees - Excepted service

Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.

Senior executives

Individuals looking for an executive-level job and who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).

Duties

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The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) seeks highly qualified individuals to join our team of expert professionals in becoming a part of our challenging and rewarding Agency. The primary mission of the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) is to adjudicate immigration cases by fairly, expeditiously, and uniformly interpreting and administering the Nations immigration laws. Under delegated authority from the Attorney General, EOIR conducts immigration court proceedings, appellate reviews, and administrative hearings. EOIR consists of three adjudicatory components: The Office of the Chief Immigration Judge, which is responsible for managing the Immigration Courts where Immigration Judges adjudicate individual cases; the Board of Immigration Appeals, which primarily conducts appellate reviews of these Immigration Judge decisions; and the Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer, which adjudicates immigration-related employment cases.

NOTE: The General Counsel position is designated as SES General and may be filled by either a Career or Noncareer Senior Executive Service member.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Directs the Immigration Unit, which handles a variety of immigration related issues for EOIR. Ensures the program provides litigation support to the Office of the Solicitor General, Offices of the U.S. Attorneys, the Office of Immigration Litigation, and the Civil Divisions Torts Branch.
• Directs the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)/Privacy Act program for the agency. This includes overseeing attorneys and other staff who respond to FOIA requests; ensuring that all processing of records is conducted in accordance with applicable laws and polices; and maintaining data tracking systems and preparing reports concerning same.
• Directs the Attorney Discipline Program. Responsible for the development of rules and procedures governing the program, and ensures that the program investigates alleged misconduct associated with attorneys practicing before EOIR.
• Serves as the Deputy Designated Ethics Official for the agency, directing the agencys ethics program.
• Directs and supervises the Employee and Labor Relations Unit, which advises on employee matters, such as performance and disciplinary issues and accommodation requests. Represents the various components of EOIR on personnel matters with the Office of Professional Responsibility, the Inspector General, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the Merit Systems Protection Board.
• Ensures that resources are effectively and efficiently utilized, including both personnel and budgetary resources.
• Oversees, conducts, and assists in all litigation matters to which EOIR is a party or is otherwise involved.

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Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• You must complete a background investigation, credit check, and drug test.
• You must file a financial disclosure statement in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.
• Selective Service Registration is required, as applicable.
• Salary payments must be by direct deposit to a financial institution.
• Applicants seeking initial career appointment to the Senior Executive Service are subject to a one-year probationary period.
• Executive qualifications of each new career appointee to the SES must be certified by an independent Qualifications Review Board based on criteria established by OPM.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for the General Counsel position, you must meet the following minimum qualifications:

Education: Applicants must possess a LL.B. or a J.D. degree.

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Licensure: Applicants must be an active member of the bar, duly licensed and authorized to practice law as an attorney under the laws of a U.S. state, territory, Puerto Rico or the District of Columbia (include the date of your admission to the bar).

• AND-

Experience: Applicants must be U.S. citizens and must have practiced as an attorney, post-bar admission, for a minimum of seven (7) years at the time the application is submitted with at least 1 year of experience at a level equivalent to the GS-15 in the Federal service.

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Applicant resumes must be limited to two (2) pages and must clearly provide evidence of relatable supervisory, managerial or professional experience. Ensure that your resume contains your full name, address, phone number, email address, and employment information. Each position listed on your resume must include:

• From/To dates of employment (MM/YYYY-MM/YYYY or MM/YYYY to Present);
• agency/employer name, position title, grade level(s) held, if applicable;
• hours, if less than full time; and duties performed. 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.

In addition to the minimum qualifications listed above, you must possess the following Executive Core Qualifications and Mandatory Technical Qualifications:

Executive Core Qualifications: Applicants seeking initial career appointment to the Senior Executive Service (SES) must clearly demonstrate the ability to meet the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) within their two (2) page resume (any experience exceeding 2 pages will not be reviewed). Current or former SES members must submit an SF-50 and/or QRB Certification of ECQs to show current or former service in the SES. OPMs Guide to the Senior Executive Services Qualifications provides detailed information on the ECQs.

• ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding: This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.
• ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency: This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.
• ECQ 3: Merit and Competence: This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.
• ECQ 4: Leading People: This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organizations vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.
• ECQ 5: Achieving Results: This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.
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Mandatory Technical Qualifications: Applicants must clearly demonstrate the ability to meet the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) within their two (2) page resume (any experience exceeding 2 pages will not be reviewed)..

• MTQ 1: Ability to interpret cases, statues and administrative regulations and apply them to an organizations mission.
• MTQ 2: Comprehensive knowledge of immigration law and procedure, with particular expertise in administrative and judicial case law and regulations.
• MTQ 3: Ability to represent an organization in administration hearings and proceedings, and at labor negotiations.
• MTQ 4: Demonstrated decision-making, problem- solving, and legal writing skills.
• MTQ 5: Ability to create a customer-service driven organization.

Additional information

Location will be in a non-detained Immigration court in the continental United States.

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.

Note: Veterans preference does not apply to this position. 5 USC 2108(3), which defines "preference eligible," indicates this does not include applicants for, or members of, the Senior Executive Service.

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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.

Benefits

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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.

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.

How you will be evaluated

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

Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted. The information in your Application Package will be compared with your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you possess the minimum qualifications listed above. ECQs and MTQs must be thoroughly addressed within your two (2) page resume. Separate narratives will not be accepted or reviewed.

Benefits

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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.

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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Required Documents

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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package by 11:59 PM (ET) on 10/09/2026, which includes:

1. Your Resume showing relevant legal experience (limited to two (2) pages); cover letter optional. Applicants seeking initial career appointment to the Senior Executive Service (SES) must address each of the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) within the two (2) page resume.

2. A complete Assessment Questionnaire.

3. Must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting you are a current Federal Civil Service employee.

4. Current or former SES members must submit an SF-50 and/or QRB Certification of ECQs to show current or former service in the SES.

5. All applicants must address each of the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ) within the two (2) page resume.

Note: Please ensure your resume contains your full name, address, phone number, email address, and employment information. Each position listed on your resume must include: From/To dates of employment (MM/YYYY-MM/YYYY or MM/YYYY to Present); agency/employer name, position title, grade level held, if applicable; hours, if less than full time; and duties performed. 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.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

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.

How to Apply

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You must submit a complete application package by 11:59 PM (ET) on 10/09/2026, the closing date of the announcement.

• To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the assessment questionnaire.
• Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
• It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
• To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
• To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, please contact EOIR.HR_Application_Review@usdoj.govYou must submit a complete application by the close of the announcement.

Agency contact information

EOIR HR Services

Phone 00000000000 Email EOIR.HR_Application_Review@usdoj.gov Address Office of the General Counsel

5107 Leesburg Pike

Falls Church, VA 22041

US

Next steps

You will be notified of your application status during the hiring process, as applicable. You may check your application status by accessing the USAJOBS website and clicking "Application Status". The process may take up to 6 weeks. The four points of notification are:

• Application Received or Application Incomplete
• Minimum Qualification Requirement Met/Not Met
• Eligible (Application Referred) or Eligible (Application Not referred)
• Selected or Not Selected

If your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly by that office for a possible interview.

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Required Documents

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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package by 11:59 PM (ET) on 10/09/2026, which includes:

1. Your Resume showing relevant legal experience (limited to two (2) pages); cover letter optional. Applicants seeking initial career appointment to the Senior Executive Service (SES) must address each of the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) within the two (2) page resume.

2. A complete Assessment Questionnaire.

3. Must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting you are a current Federal Civil Service employee.

4. Current or former SES members must submit an SF-50 and/or QRB Certification of ECQs to show current or former service in the SES.

5. All applicants must address each of the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ) within the two (2) page resume.

Note: Please ensure your resume contains your full name, address, phone number, email address, and employment information. Each position listed on your resume must include: From/To dates of employment (MM/YYYY-MM/YYYY or MM/YYYY to Present); agency/employer name, position title, grade level held, if applicable; hours, if less than full time; and duties performed. 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.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

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.

How to Apply

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You must submit a complete application package by 11:59 PM (ET) on 10/09/2026, the closing date of the announcement.

• To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the assessment questionnaire.
• Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
• It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
• To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
• To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, please contact EOIR.HR_Application_Review@usdoj.govYou must submit a complete application by the close of the announcement.

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Agency contact information

EOIR HR Services

Phone 00000000000 Email EOIR.HR_Application_Review@usdoj.gov Address Office of the General Counsel

5107 Leesburg Pike

Falls Church, VA 22041

US

Next steps

You will be notified of your application status during the hiring process, as applicable. You may check your application status by accessing the USAJOBS website and clicking "Application Status". The process may take up to 6 weeks. The four points of notification are:

• Application Received or Application Incomplete
• Minimum Qualification Requirement Met/Not Met
• Eligible (Application Referred) or Eligible (Application Not referred)
• Selected or Not Selected

If your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly by that office for a possible interview.

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Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Additional locations

North Los Angeles Immigration Court

Los Angeles, CA

West Los Angeles Immigration Court

Los Angeles County, CA

Sacramento Immigration Court

Sacramento, CA

San Diego Immigration Court

San Diego, CA

Santa Ana Immigration Court

Santa Ana, CA

Van Nuys Immigration Court

Van Nuys, CA

Denver Immigration Court

Denver County, CO

Hartford Immigration Court

Hartford County, CT

Miami Immigration Court

Miami, FL

Orlando Immigration Court

Orlando, FL

Atlanta Immigration Court -W. Peachtree Street

Atlanta, GA

Atlanta Immigration Court - Ted Turned Drive

Atlanta, GA

Chicago Immigration Court

Chicago, IL

Indianapolis Immigration Court

Indianapolis, IN

Louisville Immigration Court

Louisville, KY

Baton Rouge Immigration Court

Baton Rouge, LA

New Orleans Immigration Court

New Orleans, LA

Boston Immigration Court

Boston, MA

Chelmsford Immigration Court

Chelmsford, MA

Baltimore Immigration Court

Baltimore, MD

Hyattsville Immigration Court

Hyattsville, MD

Detroit Immigration Court

Detroit, MI

Fort Snelling Immigration Court

Fort Snelling, MN

Kansas City Immigration Court

Kansas City, MO

Charlotte Immigration Court

Charlotte, NC

Omaha Immigration Court

Omaha, NE

Newark Immigration Court

Newark, NJ

Las Vegas Immigration Court

Las Vegas, NV

Buffalo Immigration Court

Buffalo, NY

New York Immigration Court -Federal Plaza /Broadway

New York, NY

New York Immigration Court -Varick

New York County, NY

Cleveland Immigration Court

Cleveland, OH

Portland Immigration Court

Portland, OR

Philadelphia Immigration Court

Philadelphia, PA

Memphis Immigration Court

Memphis, TN

Dallas Immigration Court

Dallas, TX

El Paso Immigration Court

El Paso, TX

Fort Worth Immigration Court

Fort Worth, TX

Harlingen Immigration Court

Harlingen, TX

Houston Immigration Court - Jefferson Street

Houston, TX

Houston Immigration Court- Greenspoint Park

Houston, TX

Houston Immigration Court - S. Gessner Road

Houston, TX

Laredo Immigration Court

Laredo, TX

San Antoinio Immigration Court

San Antonio, TX

Salt Lake City Immigration Court

Salt Lake City, UT

Annandale Immigration Court

Annandale, VA

Falls Church Immigration Adjudication Center

Falls Church, VA

Richmond Immigration Court

Richmond, VA

Sterling Immigration Court

Sterling, VA

Seattle Immigration Court

Seattle, WA