Strategic Paralegal Specialist

Customs and Border Protection; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection is seeking qualified candidates for GS-07/GS-09 positions in the Newark, NJ area. The role involves reviewing case-related documents, utilizing established procedures, and preparing routine materials as part of the Office of Field Operations.

Applicants must meet residency and background investigation requirements and understand the education substitutions available for experience.

Qualifications

• GS-07 requires knowledge of reviewing routine documents and identifying basic facts.
• GS-09 requires analyzing petitions, claims, and case records to identify issues and take action.
• Education substitutions allow advanced degrees to substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and processing legal, administrative, or civil enforcement case files to determine if facts and due process elements are present.
• Analyzing petitions, claims, and case records to identify legal and factual issues and recommend actions.
• Conducting legal research using statutes, regulations, and directives to support case analysis.

Skills

Reviewing documents

Using established sources

Preparing routine materials

Education

Master's degree substitution for experience

Bachelor's degree with SAA substitution

Job description

Customs and Border Protection is seeking qualified candidates for GS-07/GS-09 positions in the Newark, NJ area. The role involves reviewing case-related documents, utilizing established procedures, and preparing routine materials as part of the Office of Field Operations.

Applicants must meet residency and background investigation requirements and understand the education substitutions available for experience.