Chief Immigration Judge

Government

San Francisco, CA

Chief Immigration Judge

Attorney

Min 7 yrs required

Full-time

No

Chief Immigration Judge Duties: The candidate provides overall program direction, establishes and articulates operating policies, oversees policy implementation and establishes priorities for immigration courts, adjudication centers and judges throughout the Nation. Responsible for the formulation and administration of policies affecting the mission of the Office. Manages the development, evaluation, and implementation of policies for agency-wide programs. Explores and plans long-range development goals, as well as short-term strategies. Develops and implements funding and resource strategies to further the agency's goals and oversees strategic planning for all agency components. Exercises the authority delegated by the Attorney General and represents the position and policies of the Office before the Attorney General, the Deputy Attorney General, Members of Congress and other governmental bodies, the press, the bar, and private groups interested in immigration matters.

Announcement Number: DE-12721297-25-RP. Apply online. No email. Visit website for more information.

Qualification and Experience Qualifications: The candidate should have an LL.B. or a J.D. degree. Must be an active member of the Bar, duly licensed and authorized to practice law as an attorney under the laws of any state, territory of the US, or the District of Columbia and have 7+ years of post-Bar admission legal experience including at least 1 year of experience at or equivalent to the GS-15 grade level in the Federal service. Comprehensive, professional knowledge of, and experience in, immigration law and procedures including regulatory, statutory, administrative, and judicial case law. Executive management and legal experience in court system management involving allocation, planning and directing of human and fiscal resources, supervision of staff, evaluation of program effectiveness and compliance with agency/organizational fair employment initiatives. Experience providing counsel or advice under challenging and sensitive domestic and international conditions, which may involve unprecedented novel and complex foreign and domestic laws, covering a vast subject range that may substantially impact individuals and foreign relations and communicating counsel or advice to develop program and policy goals. Application Deadline: May 8, 2025.