General Clerk III

UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies · New York, NY · 2 wk ago

Administrative$22.72/hrFull-time

Mission

OPLA requires case management support and administrative services for the execution of their broad and diverse mission of providing a full range of legal counsel and services to all ICE offices and programs. OPLA's responsibilities include representing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in proceedings before the Immigration Courts, representing DHS in appellate proceedings before the Board of Immigration Appeals, and providing support and direction to the Department of Justice, Office of Immigration Litigation, as well as to the U.S. Attorney's Offices nationwide.

Duties

Maintain and organize files
Scan documents
Enter/upload data into PLAnet (OPLA's electronic alien file repository)
Conduct research
Draft documents
Mail Management:

Receive, open date stamp, sort, and distribute in-bound mail
Interfile correspondence in case files
Shelve/re-shelve files as appropriate
Utilize the RAILS automated file system to locate files and for internal and external file transfers
Route or file materials that concern legal or specialized matters (e.g., briefs, correspondence, exhibit packets)

Affirm compliance with ICE and NARA General Records Schedule document retention standardization policy and procedures
Enter/upload data into PLAnet (OPLA’s electronic alien file repository), including but not limited to the recording of receipt of motions, notices of appeal, briefing schedules, court decisions

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Minimum of one (1) year experience in an administrative office environment required
Extensive computer/PC knowledge required including; spreadsheet software, word processing software and knowledge of MS Office Suite

Benefits

The position is full-time, benefits eligible at an hourly rate of $22.72 plus $5.09 H&W (Health and Welfare) rate per local wage determination. The location is in New York, NY.

Pay

The hourly rate of pay is $22.72 plus $5.09 H&W (Health and Welfare) rate per local wage determination.

Schedule

The position is full-time.

Security Clearance

Security clearance required: Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the DHS ICE T2 level.