Supervisory Attorney Advisor (FOIA)

Executive Office for Immigration Review•Falls Church, VA

About The Position

The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), Office of the General Counsel (OGC), is seeking an attorney to serve as the Supervisory Attorney Advisor for Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) matters. The position directs staff activities and administers programs while providing legal counsel and advice to the Deputy General Counsel and General Counsel on matters involving the Privacy Act, FOIA, the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), and other laws. The position develops guidelines and establishes procedures for implementing the agency’s FOIA and Privacy Act programs, serves as the agency’s primary legal authority on FOIA and Privacy Act statutes, and guides matters concerning requests for Bureau records under those laws. It also directs coordination of intra-agency FOIA matters with other DOJ components and interagency consultations in conjunction with other attorneys handling FOIA litigation, and advises staff on policies, procedures, and directives from higher-level management.

Requirements

Possess an LL.B. or J.D. degree.
Be an active member of the bar, duly licensed and authorized to practice law under the laws of a U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia.
Have four full years (48 months) of post-LL.B. or J.D. professional legal experience.
Be a U.S. Citizen or National.
Complete a background investigation, credit check, and drug test.
Meet the applicable Selective Service registration requirement.
Meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the announcement closing date.
Provide transcripts or other documentation supporting education claims.
Meet the DOJ residency requirement: for a total of three years, not necessarily consecutive, in the five years before applying, have resided in the U.S., worked for the U.S. overseas in a Federal or military capacity, or been a dependent of a Federal or military employee serving overseas.

Nice To Haves

Technical and administrative supervision of attorneys and professional staff within an organization.
Planning and assigning work to subordinate attorneys according to priorities and assignment difficulty.
Providing input and advice to senior officials on policy decisions.
Coordinating with other government offices or agencies on legal matters.

Responsibilities

Direct staff activities related to FOIA matters.
Administer FOIA-related work and provide legal counsel and advice to the Deputy General Counsel and General Counsel on the Privacy Act, FOIA, FISMA, and other laws.
Develop guidelines and establish procedures for implementing the agency’s FOIA and Privacy Act programs.
Serve as the agency’s primary legal authority on FOIA and Privacy Act statutes and provide guidance on requests for Bureau records under those laws.
Direct coordination of intra-agency FOIA matters with other DOJ components and interagency consultations in conjunction with other Attorneys for FOIA Litigation.
Advise staff regarding policies, procedures, and directives of higher-level management.