Download App | FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
 Upload Your Resume   Employers / Post Jobs 

Immigration Attorney in Philadelphia, PA

USDOJ Executive Office for Immigration Review May 06,2018 May 04,2018 Location Philadelphia PA
This job is expired...

Government

Attorney

Immigration

Profile

Immigration Judge The candidate will adjudicate immigration cases by fairly, expeditiously, and uniformly interpreting and administering the Nation's immigration laws. Under delegated authority from the Attorney General, EOIR conducts immigration court proceedings, appellate reviews, and administrative hearings. Immigration Judges preside in formal, quasi-judicial hearings. Proceedings before Immigration Judges include to deportation, exclusion, removal, rescission, and bond. Immigration Judges make decisions which are final unless formally appealed. In connection with these proceedings, Immigration Judges exercise certain discretionary powers as provided by law, and are required to exercise independent judgment in reaching final decisions. Immigration Judges may be required to conduct hearings in penal institutions and other remote locations.

Qualification and Experience

The candidate should have following qualifications:
Must possess a LL.B., LL.M., 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 a U.S. state, territory, Puerto Rico or the District of Columbia (include the date of your admission to the Bar). Must have 7 years of post-bar experience as a licensed attorney preparing for, participating in, and/or appealing formal hearings or trials involving litigation and/or administrative law at the Federal, State or local level. Qualifying litigation experience involves cases in which a complaint was filed with a court, or a charging document (e.g., indictment or information) was issued by a court, a grand jury, or appropriate military authority. Qualifying administrative law experience involves cases in which a formal procedure was initiated by a governmental administrative body. Should have substantial litigation experience, preferably in a high volume context. Must have experience handling complex legal issues. Should have experience conducting administrative hearings.
Should have ability to demonstrate the appropriate temperament to serve as a judge. Must have knowledge of immigration laws and procedures. Should have knowledge of judicial practices and procedures.
Closing date: 05/21/2018.

Additional info

Announcement number;: IJ-10194517-18-TW. Control number: 498116600. Apply Online. No emails.

Company info