Position Summary:
In this Paralegal Specialist position you will become a key member of a team of Homeland Security professionals providing key legal support for the law enforcement duties at the port level.
Key Responsibilities:
- Making recommendations as appropriate within the requirements of guidelines, laws, and regulations
- Performing legal support work arising from seizures, penalties, and liquidated damages assessed under applicable laws and regulations.
- Communicating effectively orally and in writing;
- Holding conferences with the importing public to provide status of cases or required procedures.
- Reviewing and finalizing claims for liquidated damages and penalty cases.
- Participation in a study abroad program sponsored by a U.S. affiliated college or university
- Analyzing problems to identify significant factors, gathering pertinent data, and recognizing solutions;
- Providing assistance reviewing and processing cases;
- Working as a contractor, intern, consultant or volunteer supporting the U.S. government
- Planning and organizing work;
- Working for the U.S. Government as a federal civilian or as a member of the military
- A dependent who was authorized to accompany a federal civilian or member of the military who was working for the U.S. government
- Preparing synopses of cases including alternatives and recommended solutions.
Required Education & Experience:
- You may be required to pass a background investigation
- Knowledge of physical security standards, policies, and regulations.
- Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
- Knowledge of statements of work.
- Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
- Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service
- You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position
- Knowledge concerning document control and security measures.
- CBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures
- Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years (additional details below)
- Knowledge of laws, regulations, and agency policies involving handling, storage, maintenance, and disposition of seized property.