General Clerk III

Bowhead•Oakdale, LA

3d•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 for the execution of their broad and diverse mission of providing a full range of legal counsel and services to all ICE offices and programs. OPLA's responsibilities include representing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in proceedings before the Immigration Courts, representing DHS in appellate proceedings before the Board of Immigration Appeals, and providing support and direction to the Department of Justice, Office of Immigration Litigation, as well as to the U.S. Attorney's Offices nationwide. The Chief Counsel's office handles confidential and high-level documentation. This position is contingent upon funding of additional positions the government customer has told us they would like to add to our existing contract. If funded, this position is full-time, benefits eligible at an hourly rate of $19.75 plus $5.09 H&W (Health and Welfare) rate per local wage determination. The location is in Oakdale, LA.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Minimum of one (1) year experience in an administrative office environment required
Extensive computer/PC knowledge required including; spreadsheet software, word processing software and knowledge of MS Office Suite
Must be able to successfully pass a federal background investigation and pre-employment drug screen
Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the DHS ICE T2 level

Responsibilities

Maintaining and organizing files
Mail management, including paper and electronic correspondence and packages
Scanning of documents
Entering/uploading data into PLAnet (OPLA's electronic alien file repository)
Conducting research
Drafting documents
Following detailed procedures in performing repetitive tasks in the same sequence
Receiving, opening, date stamping, sorting, and distributing inbound mail
Interfiling correspondence in case files
Shelving/re-shelving files as appropriate
Utilizing the RAILS automated file system to locate files and for internal and external file transfers
Assisting with Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests
Routing or filing materials that concern legal or specialized matters (e.g., briefs, correspondence, exhibit packets) per local office procedures
Complying with ICE and NARA (National Archives and Records Administration) General Records Schedule document retention standardization policy and procedures
Entering/uploading data into PLAnet (OPLA’s electronic alien file repository), including but not limited to the recording of receipt of motions, notices of appeal, briefing schedules, and court decisions
Other duties as assigned