Attorney Advisor

Attorney Advisor Position

The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) is seeking Attorney Advisors that will be responsible for the preparation of proposed Board decisions in the most difficult and sensitive cases arising before the Board, involving extremely complex legal questions, factual issues, discretion, judgment, and other issues arising from decisions of Immigration Judges and DHS District Directors.

The major duties include:

• Identifying all factual, procedural and substantive issues, relevant constitutional, statutory, judicial and regulatory law, and drafts properly supported legal decision.
• Analyzing records of administrative hearings to evaluate questions of fact and/or questions of law for adherence to procedural requirements.
• Rendering guidance and interpretation with respect to questions pertaining to regulations, practices or other matters falling within the purview of the Board.
• Preparing proposed order reflecting analysis of issues and recommendation for disposition.
• Drafting proposed Board decisions in the most complex and sensitive cases arising before the Board, involving extremely complex legal questions and factual issues.