Attorney in Santa Ana, CA

Government

Santa Ana, CA

Attorney in Santa Ana, CA

Non-practicing Attorney

Min 7 yrs required

No

Job Title: Regional Deputy Chief Immigration Judge

Job Responsibilities:
The Regional Deputy Chief Immigration Judge position involves a variety of responsibilities that are crucial for the effective management of immigration court activities within a designated region. The incumbent will:

- Direct oversight of formal, quasi-judicial hearings, and proceedings conducted by Immigration Judges within the designated region.
- Provide expert advice and guidance to executive and senior leadership on complex legal matters, which may influence operational decisions or precedent-setting court actions.
- Manage the analysis and evaluation of judicial decisions to determine their impact on immigration judges, court policies, procedures, and the immigration judge program.
- Collaborate with the Assistant Chief Immigration Judge (ACIJ) to monitor the performance of Immigration Judges, ensuring appropriate judicial behavior and temperament.
- Develop budget and staffing requirements, ensuring compliance with budgetary limitations and guiding policies.
- Manage and oversee or formally evaluate the ACIJ cadre and IJ Corps.

Education and Experience Information:
To qualify for the position of Regional Deputy Chief Immigration Judge, candidates must meet specific educational and experience requirements:

- Education: Applicants must possess an . or a . degree. The degree must be conferred by an accredited institution recognized by the . Department of Education.
- Licensure: Applicants must be active members of the bar, duly licensed and authorized to practice law as attorneys under the laws of any state, territory of the ., or the District of Columbia.
- Experience: A minimum of seven (7) years of post-bar admission legal experience is required. This includes experience as a licensed attorney preparing for, participating in, and/or appealing court or administrative agency proceedings at the Federal, State, or local level. Qualifying trial experience involves cases where a complaint was filed with a court or administrative agency or a charging document was issued by an appropriate authority.

Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) are also required:

- ECQ 1: Leading Change
- ECQ 2: Leading People
- ECQ 3: Results Driven
- ECQ 4: Business Acumen
- ECQ 5: Building Coalitions

Mandatory Technical Qualifications:

- MTQ 1: Comprehensive knowledge and experience in Immigration law and procedure.
- MTQ 2: Executive management and legal experience in court system management.
- MTQ 3: Expert communication skills to direct staff and provide legal advice.

Salary Information:
The salary for the Regional Deputy Chief Immigration Judge position ranges from $150,160 to $225,700 per year, under the ES 00 pay scale and grade.

Additional Information:
- The position is full-time and located within a non-detained Immigration court in the continental United States.
- Applicants must be . Citizens or Nationals and will undergo a background investigation, credit check, and drug test.
- A financial disclosure statement is required in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.
- The position requires occasional travel.
- Telework eligibility is determined by agency policy.
- The position has a Top Secret security clearance requirement.
- Veterans' preference does not apply to this position as per 5 USC 2108(3).

This role offers a rewarding and challenging career opportunity for individuals interested in the field of immigration law, providing a chance to be part of the senior management team responsible for the effective administration of immigration courts across a designated region.