Senior Paralegal Supervisor, Fines & Forfeitures

Customs and Border Protection; Kansas; On-site; USD 122,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection in Otay Mesa, California, is seeking a Supervisory Paralegal Specialist (GS-13) to supervise and oversee the Fines, Penalties, and Forfeitures (FPF) program. The role includes leading a team, ensuring legally sufficient case files, and adjudicating penalties and liquidated damages.

The position starts at $121,585 (GS-13, Step 1) to $158,062 (GS-13, Step 10) and requires U.S. citizenship, residency, and successful background investigations.

Qualifications

• 1 year of specialized experience at the next lower grade or equivalent.
• Reviewing and making determinations as to probable cause and/or the acceptability of evidence.
• Evaluating petitions filed by individuals, attorneys, and/or entities seeking relief from seizures, penalties, fines, and/or liquidated damages.

Responsibilities

• Serving as a second line supervisor in the Fines, Penalties, and Forfeitures office (FPF).
• Supervising day-to-day operations of the FPF service area and adjudication of cases.
• Ensuring case files contain the correct supporting documentation.
• Receiving, examining, and evaluating petitions filed by individuals, attorneys, or corporations seeking relief from forfeiture.
• Serving as a national subject matter expert in FPF and representing OFO/CBP at meetings.

Skills

Evidence evaluation

Case review

Petitions evaluation

Job description

Customs and Border Protection in Otay Mesa, California, is seeking a Supervisory Paralegal Specialist (GS-13) to supervise and oversee the Fines, Penalties, and Forfeitures (FPF) program. The role includes leading a team, ensuring legally sufficient case files, and adjudicating penalties and liquidated damages.

The position starts at $121,585 (GS-13, Step 1) to $158,062 (GS-13, Step 10) and requires U.S. citizenship, residency, and successful background investigations.