Port Operations Paralegal Specialist

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations in Memphis, TN, seeks a paralegal to support the Fines, Penalties, and Forfeitures staff by reviewing and finalizing claims, preparing cases, and coordinating a paralegal team.

The position starts at GS-09 to GS-11 with promotion potential to GS-12, offering federal benefits and opportunities to work on law enforcement support at the port level.

Qualifications

• 1 year specialized experience at GS-09 level or equivalent in legal support.
• Ability to review evidence and provide recommendations in accordance with policy.
• Experience researching statutes, regulations, and precedents to support case analysis.

Responsibilities

• Review and adjudicate seizures, penalties, and related claims.
• Evaluate evidence and determine appropriate dispositions.
• Prepare decisions and coordinate case actions with a paralegal team.

Skills

Legal research

Case management

Evidence evaluation

Petitions review

Attention to detail

Education

Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree

J.D. or LL.B. for education substitution

Tools

CBP systems

Federal case management systems

Job description

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations in Memphis, TN, seeks a paralegal to support the Fines, Penalties, and Forfeitures staff by reviewing and finalizing claims, preparing cases, and coordinating a paralegal team.

The position starts at GS-09 to GS-11 with promotion potential to GS-12, offering federal benefits and opportunities to work on law enforcement support at the port level.