General Clerk III

UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies · Chaparral, NM · 2 wk ago

Administrative$21.12/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
Mail Management, including paper and electronic correspondence and packages
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
Aid with Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests
Route or file materials that concern legal or specialized matters (e.g., briefs, correspondence, exhibit packets)
Comply with ICE and NARA (National Archives and Records Administration) 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

Requirements

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

Qualifications

Must be able to successfully pass a federal background investigation*
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen

Benefits

The position is full-time, benefits eligible at an hourly rate of $21.12 plus $5.09 H&W (Health and Welfare) rate per local wage determination.

Pay

$21.12 per hour plus $5.09 H&W (Health and Welfare) rate per local wage determination.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Physical Demands

Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds
Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

Security Clearance Required

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