Appellate Immigration Judge

Job title: Appellate Immigration Judge in Phoenix, AZ at Federal government of the United States Company: Federal government of the United States Job description : Summary ****Please see announcement questionnaire for specific court locations****. Conversion to permanent position is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a probationary period and appointment by the Attorney General. Additional positions may be filled from this announcement within 90 days of certificate issuance. Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates 05/23/2025 to 06/05/2025 Salary $159,951 - $207,500 per year Pay scale & grade IJ 00 Locations Many vacancies in the following locations: Phoenix Immigration Court Phoenix, AZ Tucson Immigration Court Tucson, AZ Concord Immigration Court Concord, CA Imperial Immigration Court Imperial, CA Los Angeles Immigration Court Los Angeles, CA Sacramento Immigration Court Sacramento, CA San Diego Immigration Court San Diego, CA San Francisco Immigration Court San Francisco, CA Santa Ana Immigration Court Santa Ana, CA Van Nuys Immigration Court Van Nuys, CA Denver Immigration Court Denver, CO Hartford Immigration Court Hartford County, CT Miami Immigration Court Miami, FL Orlando Immigration Court Orlando, FL Peachtree Immigration Court Atlanta, GA Chicago Immigration Court Chicago, IL Indianapolis Immigration Court Indianapolis, IN Baton Rouge, LA New Orleans Immigration Court New Orleans, LA Boston Immigration Court Boston, MA Chelmsford Immigration Court Chelmsford, MA Baltimore Immigration Court Baltimore, MD Hyattsville Immigration Court Hyattsville, MD Detroit Immigration Court Detroit, MI Fort Snelling Immigration Court Fort Snelling, MN Kansas City Immigration Court Kansas City, MO Charlotte Immigration Court Charlotte, NC Omaha Immigration Court Omaha, NE Newark Immigration Court Newark, NJ Las Vegas Immigration Court Las Vegas, NV Buffalo Immigration Court Buffalo, NY New York Broadway Immigration Court New York, NY Cleveland Immigration Court Cleveland, OH Portland Immigration Court Portland, OR Philadelphia Immigration Court Philadelphia, PA Memphis Immigration Court Memphis, TN Dallas Immigration Court Dallas, TX El Paso Immigration Court El Paso, TX Fort Worth Immigration Court Fort Worth, TX Harlingen Immigration Court Harlingen, TX Houston S. Gessner Immigration Court Houston, TX Houston Greenspoint Park Immigration Court and Houston Jefferson Immigration Court Houston, TX Laredo Immigration Court Laredo, TX San Antonia Immigration Court San Antonio, TX Salt Lake City Immigration Court Salt Lake City, UT Annandale Immigration Court Annandale, VA Falls Church Adjudication Immigration Court Falls Church, VA Richmond Immigration Court Richmond, VA Sterling Immigration Court Sterling, VA Seattle Immigration Court Seattle, WA Remote job No Telework eligible Yes—as determined by the agency policy. Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Excepted Promotion potential 00 Job family (Series) Supervisory status No Security clearance Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Trust determination process Financial disclosure Bargaining unit status Announcement number DE-12741345-25-RP Control number 837596800 This job is open to Clarification from the agency U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Duties This position is in the Board of Immigration Appeals, within the Executive Office for Immigration Review. The incumbent reports to a Deputy Chief Appellate Immigration Judge, who in turn reports to the Chief Appellate Immigration Judge. Appellate Immigration Judges must apply immigration laws impartially, humanely, and equitably and ensure that all parties are treated with respect and dignity. They also must resolve cases expeditiously, in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations, and consistent with the Department's priorities and policies. Appellate Immigration Judges are commissioned to serve in formal, quasi-judicial proceedings to review the determinations of immigration judges in removal and related proceedings, and of certain officers of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in visa petition proceedings and other matters. All Appellate Immigration Judges review the record on appeal, including briefs, exhibits, and transcripts, and hear oral argument when appropriate. An Appellate Immigration Judge may concur or dissent based on their view of any given case. The majority of the Appellate Immigration Judges' duties fall into the general categories of removal proceedings, discretionary relief, claims of persecution, stays of removal, visa petitions, administrative fines, and bond and detention. The majority of an Appellate Immigration Judge's duties will be dedicated to the appellate work, but an Appellate Immigration Judge must also be qualified, and may be called upon, to conduct trial level proceedings in the role of an immigration judge. Appellate Immigration Judges make decisions that are final, subject to appeal to the Federal courts. In connection with these proceedings, Appellate Immigration Judges exercise certain discretionary powers as provided by law and are required to exercise independent judgment in reaching final decisions. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Employment is contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Selective Service Registration is required, as applicable. Moving and Relocation Expense are not authorized. Relevant experience (see qualifications below.) Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcement. If selected, you must file a financial disclosure statement in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978. You must receive your Federal salary by Direct Deposit (to a financial institution of their choosing). Conversion to permanent position is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a probationary period and appointment by the Attorney General. Qualifications In order to qualify for the Appellate Immigration Judge position, applicants must meet all of the following minimum qualifications: Education: Applicants must possess a LL.B., J.D., or LL.M. degree. (Provide the month and year in which you obtained your degree and the name of the College or University from which it was conferred/awarded.) AND Licensure: Applicants must be an active member of the bar, duly licensed and authorized to practice law as an attorney under the laws of any state, territory of the U.S., or the District of Columbia. (Provide the month and year in which you obtained your first license and the State from which it was issued.) AND Experience: Applicants must have seven (7) years of post-bar admission 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. NOTE: Qualifying experience is calculated from the date of your first admission to the bar. In addition, successful applicants will have a strong combination of experience demonstrating that they will perform at the level of competence, impartiality, and professionalism expected of an Appellate Immigration Judge. For more information about relevant experience and knowledge, please see the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section. Additional information This is an Excepted Service position, subject to a probationary period. The initial appointment is for a period not to exceed 24 months. Conversion to a permanent position is contingent upon appointment by the Attorney General. Additional positions may be filled from this announcement within 90 days of certificate issuance. Alternative work schedule options are available. There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to Appellate Immigration Judge appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in Appellate Immigration Judge hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must claim their status when completing their application in the online application process and attach supporting documentation. (See "Required Documents" section.) Conditions of Employment: Only U.S. Citizens or Nationals are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review. Dual citizens of the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. All DOJ applicants, both U.S. Citizens and non-citizens, whose job location is with the United States, must meet the residency requirement. For a total of three (not necessarily consecutive years) of the five years immediately prior to applying for a position, the applicant must have: 1) resided in the United States; 2) worked for the United States overseas in a Federal or military capacity; or 3) been a dependent of a Federal or military employee serving oversees. As the Federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. . Expected salary : $159951 - 207500 per year Location : Phoenix, AZ Apply for the job now! Apply for this job