Paralegal Specialist: Federal Litigation Prep & Support

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks qualified candidates for GS-11/GS-12 levels in the Office of Associate Chief Counsel, New York, NY. The role involves legal research, case management, and litigation support across federal proceedings.

The position emphasizes education and experience mixing to meet qualification percentages, with strict residency and background checks. Open for five business days or until 75 applications are received.

Qualifications

• Qualify for GS-11 with 1 year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level.
• Experience in pre-trial and pre-hearing preparation, scheduling witnesses, and assembling records.
• Ability to combine education and experience to total at least 100% for GS-12 eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Participate in pre-trial and pre-hearing preparations; scheduling and coordination of witnesses, and assembly of administrative records.
• Research information using legal resources; prepare litigation documents and discovery requests; respond to motions.
• Identify, recommend and implement record-keeping systems; review and respond to administrative cases.

Skills

Legal research

Document preparation

Record keeping

Communication

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

Tools

Legal databases

Case management systems

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks qualified candidates for GS-11/GS-12 levels in the Office of Associate Chief Counsel, New York, NY. The role involves legal research, case management, and litigation support across federal proceedings.

The position emphasizes education and experience mixing to meet qualification percentages, with strict residency and background checks. Open for five business days or until 75 applications are received.