Paralegal Specialist

Customs and Border Protection

Miami (FL)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 103,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Customs and Border Protection in Miami, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking a qualified professional for duties in the FPF staff. The role involves reviewing cases, participating in hearings, and preparing formal decisions with findings of fact and legal conclusions.

The position carries a GS-11 level with a salary starting at $79,533 and a top step at $103,399, with potential promotion to GS-12. Detailed pay and locality information are provided by the agency.

Responsibilities

Reviewing and processing cases within the FPF Officer's authority through to final solution.
Participating in hearings as a subject matter expert, analyzing issues and applying agency rules.
Preparing final decision letters stating findings of fact and conclusions of law.
Providing technical direction to lower-grade employees on FPF-related issues.
Providing guidance to CBP and other DHS entities regarding seizures, penalties, and liquidated damages.

Job description

Hiring Agency: Customs and Border Protection
Department: Department of Homeland Security

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

Key Responsibilities

This position starts at a salary of $79,533.00 (GS-11, Step 1) to $103,399.00 (GS-11, Step 10) with promotion potential to $123,927.00 (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. Major Duties include: Reviewing and processing cases within the FPF Officer's authority through to final solution. Participating in hearings as a subject matter expert, analyzing issues and applying agency rules. Preparing final decision letters stating findings of fact and conclusions of law. Providing technical direction to lower-grade employees on FPF-related issues.

Providing guidance to CBP and other DHS entities regarding seizures, penalties, and liquidated damages. 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 Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application.

Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis.

If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement.

To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here.

Requirements & Education

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

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $79533 – $103399/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-01.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.