Works with the assigned Attorney Advisors and/or supervisory attorneys
Determines applicable administrative statutory and regulatory law
Identifies possible defenses, violations, or causes of action
Assesses and analyzes relevant policy, program, and legislative initiative work
Prepares written work products characterized by a sound definition of legal issues
Assists with reviewing, supporting, and implementing policy and guidelines
Develops an understanding of all applicable federal, state, or local laws
Alerts Attorney Advisors to potential issues while conducting reviews
Oversees practice with regard to immigration, civil, and criminal cases
Analyzes statutes, legislative intent, judicial precedents, agency rules and regulations
Supports Attorney Advisor by briefing attorneys on pertinent facts, issues and case law
Drafts correspondence and legal documents for attorney’s signature

Law degree (J.D.)
U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain adjudication for the requisite background investigation
Valid state driver’s license
Minimum two (2) years of professional litigation work experience
Specific immigration (Habeus Corpus, Denaturalization) litigation work experience is beneficial
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Ability to make responsible decisions on short notice and adapt to unexpected developments
Physically located within the general geographic commuting radius of EOUSA or a USAO office
Working knowledge of the Federal Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure

Law Clerk II

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