Supervisory Attorney Advisor

Supervisory Attorney Advisor

Department: Department of Justice

Location(s): Falls Church, Virginia

Salary Range: $169279 - $197200 Per Year

Job Summary: This is a public notice flyer. Applications will not be accepted through USA Jobs. If you are interested in applying, please see the official announcement on the DOJs Legal Careers page by following the links below: Legal Careers | Supervisory Attorney Advisor | United States Department of Justice Supervisory Attorney

Major Duties:

• About the Office The primary mission of the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) is to adjudicate immigration cases by fairly, expeditiously, and uniformly interpreting and administering the Nation's immigration laws. The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) is the highest administrative tribunal charged with interpreting and applying the immigration laws of the United States. The Board is responsible for applying the immigration and nationality laws uniformly throughout the United States. Accordingly, the Board has been given nationwide jurisdiction to review the orders of Immigration Judges and certain decisions made by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and to provide guidance to the Immigration Judges, DHS, and others, through published decisions. The Board also has appellate review/authority over various decisions of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) District Directors, including all decisions involving carrier fines and penalties, familial visa petitions, and requests for advance permission to enter the United States. The Board's decisions are binding on all officers and employees of the DHS and on Immigration Judges in the administration of the Immigration and Nationality Act, except as they may be modified or overruled by the Attorney General. Job Description The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) is seeking Supervisory Attorney Advisors to manage teams of attorney advisors, judicial law clerks, paralegal specialists, and/or other professional support staff in the review of extremely complex legal questions and the drafting of proposed orders with recommendations for disposition regarding a range of issues involving foreign and domestic areas of immigration law for which the Board will vote on accepting as a final order. The major duties include: Directs a team that reviews cases under 8 C.F.R. §?1003.1(d)(3), applying "de novo" review to legal, discretionary, and judgment issues, and "clear error" review to factual findings and credibility determinations. Monitors and examines formal filings for legal sufficiency and reviews submissions from party representatives to ensure procedural requirements are met. Reviews research conducted by team to determine if evidence was adequate to sustain administrative findings of fact, and to determine whether proper administrative discretion was exercised. Provides direction in the evaluation of facts and evidence to interpret and apply statutes and regulations in en banc matters, precedent decisions, or unusually complex cases. Provides advice and counseling to employees on work and administrative matters. Prepares memoranda summarizing the facts of cases under review, and proposed orders for review by appellate Immigration Judges to vote on accepting as a final order.

Qualifications: Qualifications Must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 4 years post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience Must be a U.S. citizen or National Must have an active bar membership Must have 4 years of legal advisory, legal research, and legal policy experience in Immigration law Immigration litigation and appellate practice preferred but not necessary.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application questionnaire and submit your supporting documentation. Your complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 04/07/2026 to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: Click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. Essay Questions: The following four narrative questions provide an opportunity for you to highlight your dedication to public service for the hiring manager and agency leadership (or designee(s)). While your responses are not required and will not be scored, we encourage you to thoughtfully address each question. Please provide a response of 200 words or less to each question (see the application questionnaire). You will be asked to certify that you are using your own words and did not use a consultant or artificial intelligence (AI) such as a large language model (LLM) like ChatGPT or Copilot. How has your commitment to the Constitution and the founding principles of the United States inspired you to pursue this role within the Federal government? Provide a concrete example from professional, academic, or personal experience. In this role, how would you use your skills and experience to improve government efficiency and effectiveness? Provide specific examples where you improved processes, reduced costs, or improved outcomes. How would you help advance the President's Executive Orders and policy priorities in this role? Identify one or two relevant Executive Orders or policy initiatives that are significant to you, and explain how you would help implement them if hired. How has a strong work ethic contributed to your professional, academic or personal achievements? Provide one or two specific examples, and explain how those qualities would enable you to serve effectively in this position.

Application Deadline: 2026-04-07