Senior Paralegal & Litigation Specialist

Customs and Border Protection; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 78,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) within the Department of Homeland Security is seeking a professional to operate at the GS-13 level in the New Orleans Field Office/Area Port of Memphis, TN. The role involves preparing decision letters, assessing evidence, and applying penalties and forfeitures under applicable laws and regulations.

The position requires one year of specialized experience at the GS-13 level and adherence to residency and CTAP/ICTAP guidelines.

Qualifications

• 1 year of specialized experience at the GS-13 level or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Prepare final decision letters, referral packages, and litigation requests with findings of fact, conclusions of law, penalties, and recommendations.
• Evaluate evidence and make determinations under mitigation guidelines, laws, and regulations.
• Review and determine probable cause and evidence acceptability.
• Provide training and guidance to staff, assign work, develop performance standards, and address personnel concerns.
• Conduct legal and factual research on seizure, penalties, forfeitures, and liquidated damages under related laws.

Job description

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) within the Department of Homeland Security is seeking a professional to operate at the GS-13 level in the New Orleans Field Office/Area Port of Memphis, TN. The role involves preparing decision letters, assessing evidence, and applying penalties and forfeitures under applicable laws and regulations.

The position requires one year of specialized experience at the GS-13 level and adherence to residency and CTAP/ICTAP guidelines.