Legal Assistant

Executive Office for Immigration Review • Eloy, AZ

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the Office of the Chief Immigration Judge, Executive Office for Immigration Review, U. S. Department of Justice. The position provides legal and administrative support for Immigration Court operations by processing legal documents, keeping case records, drafting correspondence, generating reports, and supporting court proceedings. This is a Competitive Service position; additional positions may be filled from this announcement within 90 days of certificate issuance.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Must complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check which includes a drug screening.
• May be required to complete a one-year probationary period.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31st 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
• May be required to disclose financial information in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.
• Salary payments must be by direct deposit to a financial institution.
• If required to complete any USA Hire Assessments, will be notified after submitting application.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
• For the GS-05 Level: At least one year (52 weeks, full-time) of specialized work experience equivalent to the GS-04 level in the Federal service (or comparable experience outside the Federal service), performing 3 or more of the following duties: Preparing routine correspondence or notices using established formats and procedures; Providing information to visitors or telephone callers using established guidance; Using office software or electronic systems to enter, retrieve, or update information; and Maintaining paper or electronic files in accordance with established filing procedures.
• For the GS-05 Level: Successfully completed 4 years of education above the high school level in any field for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite is creditable. This education was obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. One year of full-time academic study is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in a college or university, or at least 20 hours of classroom instruction per week for approximately 36 weeks in a business, secretarial, or technical school.
• For the GS-05 Level: Combination of Education and Experience: Possess a combination of the described education and specialized experience such that they total 100% of the stated minimum qualifications for the GS-05 level.
• For the GS-06 Level: At least one year (52 weeks, full-time) of specialized work experience equivalent to the GS-05 level in the Federal service (or comparable experience outside the Federal service), performing 3 or more of the following duties: Reviewing documents for accuracy, completeness, or required information before further processing; Responding to written, telephone, electronic, or in-person inquiries concerning records or established procedures; Preparing and maintaining official files or records in accordance with established procedures; and Generating and reviewing status, workload, or tracking reports from electronic systems.
• For the GS-07 Level: At least one year (52 weeks, full-time) of specialized work experience equivalent to the GS-06 level in the Federal service (or comparable experience outside the Federal service), performing 3 or more of the following duties: Managing calendars, schedules, or time-sensitive activities to support meetings, hearings, appointments, or similar events; Examining files or records to determine whether required documentation is complete for further processing; Researching information through organized files, records, or electronic systems to support case or administrative actions; and Generating, modifying, or interpreting computer-generated reports to monitor status, workload, or pending actions.
• For the GS-08 Level: At least one year (52 weeks, full-time) of specialized work experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal service (or comparable experience outside the Federal service), performing 4 or more of the following duties: Applying established rules, policies, or procedures to determine appropriate actions for case or administrative work; Coordinating multiple assignments or time-sensitive activities to meet established priorities and deadlines; Examining complex or extensive documents or files to identify required information and processing requirements; Reviewing incoming documents or case files to determine the appropriate next action under established procedures; and Scheduling meetings, hearings, appointments, or other engagements requiring coordination of participants, records, or deadlines.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and processes legal documents and case materials to determine completeness, procedural compliance, and appropriate case processing actions.
• Establishes and maintains paper and electronic case records to accurately document case status and support court proceedings.
• Prepares legal correspondence, notices, and court documents in accordance with established procedures and case requirements.
• Searches case files and legal records to obtain information needed for case processing, correspondence, and hearing preparation.
• Generates and maintains case status and workload reports to support monitoring of caseloads, motions, appeals, docket activity, and aged cases.
• Prepares case files and supporting documents for hearings to ensure required records are complete and available for court proceedings.

Benefits

• 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.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree