Deputy Principal Legal Advisor for Legal Operations

Summary The incumbent of this position is one of the senior executive assistants to the Principal Legal Advisor for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on immigration and customs related legal activities, 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. 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 part of the Office of the General Counsel within DHS. The General Counsel, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, serves as the Department's chief legal officer and principal legal advisor to the Secretary...