Associate Deputy Principal Legal Advisor

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Associate Deputy Principal Legal Advisor
The candidate responsibilities include: Will report directly to the Deputy Principal Legal Advisor for FLO and is primarily responsible for assisting in the oversight and management of firm's 25 field locations. The duties includes: (1) Headquarters oversight and management of the OPLA field locations with respect to their leadership of attorney and support staff; (2) direct supervision of assigned Chief Counsel, including several who are members of the Senior Executive Service; (3) tracking of significant cases and initiatives; (4) direction and oversight of the client services and litigation efforts of field attorney staff, including closely working with other Headquarters divisions; (5) reviewing executive correspondence for Senior Leadership, members of Congress, and outside stakeholders; (6) representation of FLO in meetings and as liaison with DHS stakeholders, including the private bar, non-governmental organizations, EOIR and other government agencies; (7) oversight of field metrics provided internally and to DHS, including the preparation and presentation of various reports on FLO metrics and activities to Senior Leadership; (8) representation of DHS at various high level government and public sector meetings; (9) management of financial resources, including budget formulation and execution; (10) application of Collective Bargaining Agreements in conformity with federal labor law; (11) the planning and execution of training programs for managers, attorneys, and support staff; and (12) overall strategic planning for OPLA Headquarters and the field. Provides guidance and support in connection with matters that may include highly controversial or sensitive issues, or previously undecided questions where adverse decisions would negatively affect ICE operations. Oversees the provision of crucial litigation support and advice to U.S. Attorneys' Offices and OIL in the prosecution and defense of cases before the federal courts on matters related to the operations of DHS and ICE. Will also advise and represent ICE in special interest and other sensitive cases, including terrorism, human rights violator, and national security matters.The work requires the ability to conceptualize, develop, and recommend courses of action, and the ability to explain ICE programs and policies to the Department, Congress, professional groups, other Federal agencies, and high-ranking officials in the private sector. Will direct the provision of a full range of legal advice and services and participate in the development of ICE policies, directives, and procedures. Will ensure they are consistent with the intent of the law and are administratively sound, efficient, and economical in operation.

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