Paralegal – EOIR/BIACategory: AdministrationMain location: United States, Virginia, Falls ChurchPosition ID: J0924-1221Employment Type: Full TimePosition Description:CGI Federal is seeking a Paralegal to support the Executive Office of Immigration Review, office. This position is located in Falls Church, VA.Your future duties and responsibilities: Draft legal correspondence/memos Posting legal Standing Orders for the Office of the Chief Immigration Judge and disseminating the standing orders to the public using gov delivery system Disseminating OCAHO, BIA, Amicus Invitations, AG, and Director Decisions to the public using gov delivery system and via social media Editing the Policy Manual on the public website Drafting, Compiling, and Finalizing the EOIR Submission for the Office of the Deputy Attorney General – Weekly Researching, analyzing, prooing, editing, and disseminating the weekly Policy Bulletin to All EOIR Attorneys and Judges Researching disciplined practitioner court rulings, writing Disciplined Practitioner Announcements, and disseminating via gov delivery and social media. Editing EOIR’s website Researching, analyzing, and writing responses for congressional and stakeholder correspondence Reviewing legislation, legal decisions, and summarizing impact Drafting press releases based on legal decisions/matter Writing/Reviewing/analyzing headnotes for OCAHO, BIA decisionsRequired qualifications to be successful in this role: Editing and prooing skills required. Strong writing skills in a legal environment JD or paralegal certificate preferred but not required Bachelor’s Degree preferred Ability to screen cases – substantive review, identifying legal issues Ability to write short orders on procedural issues Must be comfortable with legal research and legal citationsHourly Rate: $30.45/hourCGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors including but not limited to: skill set level, relevant experience and training, and licensure and certifications. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.At CGI Federal we call our professionals “members” to reinforce that all who join our team are owners and empowered to participate in the challenges and rewards that come from building a world-class company. CGI Federal’s benefits include:Eligibility to participate in an attractive Share Purchase Plan (SPP) in which the company matches dollar-for-dollar contributions made by eligible employees, up to a maximum, for their job category401(k) Plan and Profit Participation for eligible membersAdditional benefits determined by your Service Contract Act:Paid Time Off (PTO)Paid Federal HolidaysHealth & Welfare BenefitsDue to the nature of this government contract, US Citizenship is required.#CGIFederalJobSkills:
Data Entry
Document Management
Communications Management
What you can expect from us:Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics.CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the U.S., please email the CGI U.S. Employment Compliance mailbox at USEmploymentCompliance@cgi.com . You will need to reference the Position ID of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a Position ID will not be returned.We make it easy to translate military experience and skills! Clickhere (https://cgi-veterans.jobs/) to be directed to our site that is dedicated to veterans and transitioning service members.All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held. Dependent upon role and/or federal government security clearance requirements, and in accordance with applicable laws, some background investigations may include a credit check. CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances.CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI’s legal duty to furnish information.
