Position Overview
Summary The incumbent of this position is one of two senior advisors to the Deputy Principal Legal Advisors for Enforcement, General Law, and Litigation on all matters related to criminal, customs, and immigration law enforcement authorities, as well as litigation, general, and administrative law matters. Responsibilities The Office of the Principal Legal Advisor (OPLA) protects the homeland by diligently litigating cases while adhering to the highest standards of professional conduct, providing timely and accurate legal advice, and optimizing resources to advance the missions of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and ICE. OPLA is the legal arm of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), providing mission-critical legal services, counsel, and training to support ICE initiatives and programs vital to protecting U.S. national security, public safety, and the integrity of the immigration system. OPLA is part of the Office of the General Counsel within DHS. The General Counse...