Paralegal Specialist

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, Law Enforcement Operational Programs, Ramey Sector, located in Aguadilla, PR. Additional selections may be made for other organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above.

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. Learn more about CBP's mission, core values and careers at https://www.cbp.gov/about As a Paralegal Specialist, you will perform complex legal support work involving the review, analysis, case management, and adjudication of civil enforcement matters, and assist supervisors and Asset Forfeiture Officers in developing, evaluating, analyzing, and interpreting program management policies to resolve complex problems of national and international significance and impact. The work supports CBP's enforcement mission by promoting legally sufficient, consistent, and timely case processing that upholds due process, supports compliance, and advances DHS enforcement objectives. This position starts at a salary of $89,508.00 (GS-12, Step 1) to $116,362.00 (GS-12, Step 10) GS Salary: Visit this link to view the locality pay tables by geographic area. If you do not see your geographic area listed, select the "Rest of United States" pay table. Some positions fall under a special pay rate depending on the series, grade level and location of the position. Please visit this link to view special pay rate charts. Typical work assignments will include: Reviewing and adjudicating seizures, penalties, prior disclosures, immigration carrier fines, and claims for liquidated damages within the Asset Forfeiture Officer's authority through to resolution. Serving as a subject matter expert for higher level management and may be requested to instruct at the Basic Paralegal Certification Course. Assuring that all due process considerations are met and that the elements necessary to establish a violation are present and supported by appropriate documentation. Evaluates the facts of the case in consultation with the Seized Asset Management Enforcement Procedures Handbook (SAMEPH), mitigating and aggravating factors to reach legally sufficient decisions and recommendations to mitigate, cancel or deny forfeiture actions within the Asset Forfeiture Program's authority.

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years (additional details below) All pre-employment processes will be conducted in English You may be required to pass a background investigation CBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures As an employee of CBP, you will be joining a workforce that is dedicated to accomplishing our mission while maintaining the trust of our Nation by strictly adhering to all government ethics standards. Your conduct will be subject to the ethics rules applicable to all Executive Branch employees, and to CBP employees specifically, as well as the criminal conflict of interest statutes. Once you enter on duty, these rules include obtaining approval for outside employment or business activity, to ensure such employment or business activity is not prohibited and does not interfere or conflict with performance of your official duties. Please review further details via the following link. DHS uses E-Verify, an internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities. Bargaining Unit: This is a bargaining unit covered position, represented under the National Border Patrol Council - NBPC. For local chapter contact information see https://bpunion.org/#.

Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position.