Legal Instrument Examiner (Case Processing)
What you'd do
This position is located in the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), Executive Office for Immigration Review, U. S. Department of Justice. Incumbent serves as a Legal Instruments Examiner performing initial and continuing review of a large variety of legal appeal and related documents. This is a Competitive Service position; additional positions may be filled from this announcement within 90 days of certificate issuance.
Major duties
The duties and responsibilities for a Legal Instrument Examiner (Case Processing), GS-0963-8/9 generally include, but are not limited to, the following: Perform initial and continuing review of a large variety of complex legal documents Assess and correct appellate case files for completeness, deficiencies, or other legal requirements Conduct extensive searches of records, references, or historical material to obtain needed information before sending on to the attorney Conduct legal and process analysis of patterns and trends to ascertain fundamental fairness in case processing
What you need to qualify
In order to qualify for the Legal Instrument Examiner (Case Processing) position, you must meet the following minimum qualifications: FOR THE GS-08 LEVEL: Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks, full-time) of specialized work experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal service (or comparable experience outside the Federal service), performing 3 or more of the following duties: Reviewing legal or administrative documents, case files, and supporting records to ensure compliance with policies and procedures; Processing and maintaining case information in tracking systems to ensure accurate records, and support timely case processing; Organizing case files, legal records, and supporting documentation; and Monitoring reports and case documentation to track deadlines, communicate case status, and support legal or administrative operations. (Your resume must CLEARLY demonstrate this experience) FOR THE GS-09 LEVEL: Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks, full-time) of specialized work experience equivalent to the GS-08 level in the Federal service (or comparable experience outside the Federal service), performing 2 or more of the following duties: Examining and processing complex legal or administrative documents to verify accuracy, resolve documentation issues, and support the timely processing of cases; Coordinating with attorneys and stakeholders to obtain information, clarify documentation, and support case preparation and resolution; and Analyzing case information and maintaining case management databases to prepare reports, monitor case status, and support the effective management of legal or administrative matters. (Your resume must CLEARLY demonstrate this experience) Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here.
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