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Department of Homeland Security, Office of the Principal Advisory
Stephanie Brownsmith, Assistant Chief Counsel
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Email: Stephanie.q.brownsmith@ice.dhs.gov
Recruiting for office(s) in: Atlanta, Ga/ Charlotte, NC/ Lumpkin, Ga
Type of organization: Law Firm
Job Title: Intern/Extern
OPLA is the largest legal program in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), employing over 1,400 attorneys nationwide. In addition to OPLA Headquarters in Washington, D.C., there are 25 OPLA Field Locations throughout the United States. Pursuant to statute, OPLA serves as the exclusive representative of DHS in removal proceedings before the Executive Office for Immigration Review, litigating cases involving criminal noncitizens, terrorists, human rights abusers, and other priority cases. OPLA also provides a full range of legal services to all ICE programs and offices. OPLA fosters an environment in which all voices are heard and values the unique perspectives and opinions that inhere among a talented, diverse, and inclusive workforce. OPLA is proud to strive to further diversify the experiences, perspectives, and characteristics of its workforce and is committed to celebrating our differences and embracing practices that foster a fair, safe, and inclusive workplace by promoting equitable access to opportunities.
Time period of employment:
- Deadline to apply: 22 August 2025
- Anticipated start date: January 9, 2026 or summer
- Response method(s): Email
- Materials requested: Résumé, Grade sheet (unofficial transcript), Cover letter