Paralegal Specialist

About the role

This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, Miami Field Office, Fines Penalties and Forfeitures Staff, located in Miami, FL. Additional selections may be made for other organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and processing cases within the FPF Officer's authority through to final solution.
• Participating in hearings as a subject matter expert, analyzing issues and applying agency rules.
• Preparing final decision letters stating findings of fact and conclusions of law.
• Providing technical direction to lower-grade employees on FPF-related issues.
• Providing guidance to CBP and other DHS entities regarding seizures, penalties, and liquidated damages.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service.
• All pre-employment processes will be conducted in English.
• You may be required to pass a background investigation.
• CBP employees demonstrate the highest level of commitment to protect and serve the United States of America and to exemplify the CBP Core Values of Vigilance, Service to Country and Integrity.

Qualifications

• Experience: You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Managing complex case files independently from initiation to resolution. Drafting complex legal findings and conclusions of law. Resolving disputes with parties-in-interest, including attorneys and corporations. Providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff. Documenting control and security measures to protect investigative information.

Benefits

• Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application.
• Background Investigation: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment in order to promote the agency's core values of vigilance, service to country, and integrity.

Pay

• The starting salary for this position is $79,533.00 (GS-11, Step 1) to $103,399.00 (GS-11, Step 10) with promotion potential to $123,927.00 (GS-12 Step 10).
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Schedule

• Not specified.