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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of the Principal Legal Advisor (OPLA) is now accepting applications for Attorney positions in downtown Los Angeles, Santa Ana, and Adelanto, California.

Who We Are

OPLA is the largest legal program within DHS and is comprised of a diverse staff of more than 1,300 attorneys and approximately 300 support personnel across the country. OPLA functions as a national law firm through its 25 Field Locations located throughout the country and a Headquarters in Washington, D.C. OPLA provides legal support to more than 19,000 U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) employees working in over 400 offices in the U.S. and around the world.

What We Do

OPLA attorneys in field locations are generally referred to as Assistant Chief Counsels and have varied duties including representing the U.S. Government in administrative removal proceedings before the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the Board of Immigration Appeals. These proceedings frequently involve applicants for asylum or other forms of relief under United States immigration laws. Additional duties include providing legal advice and support to other agency components on employment, criminal, customs, and information disclosure related issues, as well as giving litigation support to the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Immigration Litigation and to U.S. Attorney’s Offices on immigration and customs matters.

Qualifications

  • You must be a U.S. Citizen, admitted to the bar of any state or U.S. territory,  and eligible for a security clearance

How to Apply 

  • Send a resume, cover letter, and writing sample (not to exceed 10 pages) to opla-los-recruitment@ice.dhs.gov

Benefits of a Legal Career with OPLA

  • Work-life balance: no billable hours, flexible schedule, no nights and weekends
  • Competitive compensation and benefits: starting salary up to $145k, defined-benefit retirement plan, paid parental leave, medical and life insurance, transit subsidy, and flexible spending account
  • Work Environment: Focus on mission and team success in a diverse, collaborative atmosphere