Federal Paralegal & Legal Support Specialist

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Miami, FL seeks qualified administrative specialists at GS-07/09 levels to support field operations. Focus on legal/regulatory tasks, document review, and coordination with stakeholders.

Candidates must meet time-in-grade rules and residency requirements; education substitutions may apply. Applicants should demonstrate ability to manage duties under supervision and apply Title 8/Title 19 statutes where applicable, with strong communication and organizational

Qualifications

• 1 year specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in a legal/regulatory context.
• Ability to research and apply basic laws, regulations, and agency policies.
• Experience reviewing documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Effective communication with internal staff and stakeholders.
• Ability to organize and prioritize daily tasks under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support in a legal or regulatory environment.
• Research and apply basic laws, regulations, and agency policies.
• Review documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Communicate effectively with internal staff and stakeholders.
• Organize and prioritize daily tasks under close supervision.
• Process civil liability cases and apply relevant statutes.
• Evaluate investigative reports and resolve conflicting statements.
• Draft correspondence and recommendations for legal decisions.
• Work with stakeholders on contested matters regarding illegal immigration or customs violations.
• Apply Title 8 and Title 19 statutes to enforcement actions.

Skills

Administrative support

Regulatory knowledge

Document review

Communication

Task prioritization

Education

Graduate Education substitution

Undergraduate Education with SAA

Master's or JD substitution

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Miami, FL seeks qualified administrative specialists at GS-07/09 levels to support field operations. Focus on legal/regulatory tasks, document review, and coordination with stakeholders.

Candidates must meet time-in-grade rules and residency requirements; education substitutions may apply. Applicants should demonstrate ability to manage duties under supervision and apply Title 8/Title 19 statutes where applicable, with strong communication and organizational