Summary
Location
San Juan
Type
full-time
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Overview
GENERAL CLERK III (ICE-PR-2025-23944):
Bowhead seeks a General Clerk III to provide Document Management Support Services to the Office of Principal Legal Advisor (OPLA). OPLA requires case management support and administrative services for the execution of its broad and diverse mission of providing a full range of legal counsel and services to all ICE offices and programs. 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 Chief Counsel's office handles confidential and high-level documentation.
This position is full-time, benefits eligible at an hourly rate of $19.75 plus H&W 5.55 (Health and Welfare) rate per local wage determination. The location is in San Juan, PR.
Responsibilities
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. General Clerk III follows detailed procedures in performing repetitive tasks in the same sequence. Other general clerical duties include:
- Mail Management, including paper and electronic correspondence and packages
- Receive, open date stamp, sort, and distribute inbound mail
- Interfile correspondence in case files
- Shelve/re-shelve files as appropriate
- Utilize the RAILS automated file system to locate files and for internal and external file transfers
- Assist with Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests
- Per local office procedures, route or file materials that concern legal or specialized matters (e.g., briefs, correspondence, exhibit packets)
- Comply with ICE and NARA (National Archives and Records Administration) General Records Schedule document retention standardization policy and procedures
- Enter/upload data into PLAnet (OPLA’s electronic alien file repository), including but not limited to the recording of receipt of motions, notices of appeal, briefing schedules, and court decisions
Qualifications
**This position is full-time, benefits eligible at an hourly rate of $19.20 plus H&W (Health and Welfare) rate per local wage determination. The location is in San Juan, PR.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in an administrative office environment required.
- Extensive computer/PC knowledge required, including spreadsheet software, word processing software, and knowledge of MS Office Suite.
- Must be able to successfully pass a federal background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. Federal background investigation includes, but is not limited to, citizenship status, residency information, work experience, education, credit history, criminal record check, and fingerprints.
Physical Demands:• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the DHS ICE T2 level.
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Other facts
About Bowhead
UIC Government Services and its Bowhead Family of Companies are a division of Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation, an Alaskan Native Corporation.
Known simply as Bowhead, we are a top ANC that's been in business for nearly 25 years. Bowhead’s 3000 employees and 300 contracts provide premier support to defense and civilian government agencies across the United States, and the world.
Headquartered in Springfield, Virginia, and with 15 offices across the U.S., Bowhead offers services in Systems & Information Technology, Logistics & Marine, Engineering & Program Management, Manufacturing & Products, and Advanced Technology. Our unique, flexible, and streamlined contracting processes offer Sole Source options and numerous contract vehicles for customers’ convenience.
What you'll do
- The General Clerk III will maintain and organize files, manage mail, scan documents, and enter/upload data into OPLA's electronic repository. Additional duties include assisting with FOIA requests and complying with document retention policies.
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