Paralegal Specialist, Asset Forfeiture & Enforcement

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 82,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking a Paralegal Specialist for the Detroit Sector, based at Selfridge ANG Base, MI.

The role supports asset forfeiture operations, including reviewing seizures and penalties, drafting final decisions, and coordinating with supervisors and officers to ensure due process and accurate documentation. The position offers a GS-11 to GS-12 level with potential for advancement and a comprehensive federal benefits package.

Qualifications

• 1 year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level or higher, reviewing investigations, petitions, and case records.
• Education or graduate study may substitute for experience at GS-11 as described in the job posting.

Responsibilities

• Review and adjudicate seizures, penalties, prior disclosures, immigration fines, and liquidated damages.
• Prepare final decision letters and briefings for internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify interested parties and ensure due process when documenting findings and conclusions.

Skills

Specialized experience

Education

Graduate education substitution (GS-11)

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking a Paralegal Specialist for the Detroit Sector, based at Selfridge ANG Base, MI.

The role supports asset forfeiture operations, including reviewing seizures and penalties, drafting final decisions, and coordinating with supervisors and officers to ensure due process and accurate documentation. The position offers a GS-11 to GS-12 level with potential for advancement and a comprehensive federal benefits package.