Federal Paralegal Specialist: Investigations & Case Review

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Michigan; On-site; USD 56,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Detroit Sector seeks a qualified candidate for GS-11/12 positions. The role involves reviewing investigative reports, evaluating evidence, and issuing final decision letters with findings of fact and conclusions of law.

You will also guide lower graded staff and support enforcement actions. Applicants must meet time-in-grade requirements and may substitute education for experience per OPM rules.

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates must meet experience and education requirements as described in the standard GS-11/12 criteria.
• Resume must explicitly demonstrate how you meet the experience requirements for the grade level.
• Experience may include volunteer work per program guidelines; verification occurs during evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Review investigative reports and case records.
• Evaluate evidence and determine grounds for relief.
• Prepare final decision letters stating findings of fact and conclusions of law.
• Provide technical direction to lower graded employees.

Skills

Specialized experience

Case management systems

Legal analysis

Technical guidance

Education

PhD substitution available

Graduate education for substitution

Tools

Automated case tracking systems

Legal research tools

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Detroit Sector seeks a qualified candidate for GS-11/12 positions. The role involves reviewing investigative reports, evaluating evidence, and issuing final decision letters with findings of fact and conclusions of law.

You will also guide lower graded staff and support enforcement actions. Applicants must meet time-in-grade requirements and may substitute education for experience per OPM rules.