Supervisory Paralegal Specialist

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, San Diego Field Office, Port of Otay Mesa, Fines Penalties and Forfeitures Staff, located in Otay, California. Additional selections may be made to include other organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above.

Joining the Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations will allow you to use your expertise to provide legal support of those executing the law enforcement duties at the port level. Apply for this exciting opportunity to strengthen Homeland Security by performing paralegal activities such as reviewing and finalizing claims, preparing cases, and participating in the work of a paralegal team. This position starts at a salary of $121,585.00 (GS-13, Step 1) to $158,062.00 (GS-13, Step 10). In this Supervisory Paralegal Specialist position, you will become a key member of a team of Homeland Security professionals responsible for the initiation and/or adjudication of civil liabilities arising from seizures, penalties, prior disclosures, immigration carrier fines, and claims for liquidated damages. Typical work assignments include: Serving as a Fines, Penalties, and Forfeitures (FPF) Officer and performing and directing the administrative and operational work of the FPF program. Directing the day-to-day operations of the FPF service area and overseeing the adjudication of all liquidated damages, penalties, fines, and seizure cases. Ensuring that all cases are legally sufficient to establish the violation and that case files contain accurate, complete, and appropriate supporting documentation. Receiving, examining, and evaluating petitions and supplemental petitions filed by individuals, attorneys, corporations, and other legal entities seeking relief from forfeiture of seizures, penalties, fines, and liquidated damages. Serving as a national subject matter expert in the area of FPF and representing OFO/CBP at interagency meetings, conferences, and related forums. 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.