OPLA's responsibilities include representing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in proceedings before the Immigration Courts, representing DHS in appellate proceedings before the Board of Immigration Appeals, and providing support and direction to the Department of Justice, Office of Immigration Litigation, as well as to the U.S. Attorney's Offices nationwide. The duties primarily include maintaining and organizing files, mail management, scanning of documents, enter/upload data into PLAnet (OPLA's electronic alien file repository), conducting research, and drafting documents.
RESPONSABILITIES:
- Receives incoming telephone calls and visitors, determines the nature of business, and tactfully refers calls to the appropriate staff member. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES:
To support an independent quasi-judicial agency within the Executive Branch of the Federal government established to protect Federal merit systems against partisan political and other prohibited personnel practices and to ensure adequate protection for federal employees against abuses by agency management.