General Clerk III

UIC Alaska•Atlanta, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Bowhead seeks a General Clerk III to provide document management support services to the Office of Principal Legal Advisor (OPLA). OPLA requires case management support and administrative services to carry out its mission of providing legal counsel and services to ICE offices and programs. OPLA represents the Department of Homeland Security in proceedings before Immigration Courts and the Board of Immigration Appeals, and supports and provides direction to the Department of Justice, Office of Immigration Litigation, and U.S. Attorney’s Offices nationwide. The Chief Counsel’s office handles confidential and high-level documentation. This full-time, benefits-eligible position is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The hourly rate is $20.83, plus a $5.42 Health and Welfare rate per local wage determination. The work primarily involves maintaining and organizing files, managing mail, scanning documents, entering and uploading data into PLAnet, conducting research, and drafting documents. The clerk follows detailed procedures to complete repetitive tasks in a consistent sequence.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of experience in an administrative office environment.
Extensive computer and PC knowledge, including spreadsheet software, word processing software, and the MS Office Suite.
Must successfully pass a federal background investigation and pre-employment drug screen.
Must be able to obtain a DHS ICE T2-level security clearance.
Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds.
Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods.
Must be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically.

Responsibilities

Maintain and organize files.
Manage paper and electronic correspondence and packages.
Receive, open, date stamp, sort, and distribute inbound mail.
Interfile correspondence in case files.
Shelve and re-shelve files as appropriate.
Use the RAILS automated file system to locate files and conduct internal and external file transfers.
Assist with Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests.
Route or file materials concerning legal or specialized matters, such as briefs, correspondence, and exhibit packets, according to local office procedures.
Follow ICE and NARA General Records Schedule document retention standardization policies and procedures.
Enter and upload data into PLAnet, OPLA’s electronic alien file repository, including records of motions received, notices of appeal, briefing schedules, and court decisions.
Scan documents, conduct research, and draft documents.
Perform other general clerical duties.