Supervisory Paralegal Specialist (2nd Line)

Customs and Border Protection

Chula Vista (CA)

On-site

USD 122,000 - 158,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Customs and Border Protection, within the Department of Homeland Security, seeks a Supervisory Paralegal Specialist (2nd Line) for the Otay Mesa, California location. This role supervises the Fines, Penalties, and Forfeitures program and leads a team of Homeland Security professionals in initiating and adjudicating civil liabilities arising from seizures, penalties, and claims for liquidated damages.

The position offers a GS-13 level salary with steps 1–10, ranging from $121,585 to $158,062 per

Responsibilities

Joining the CBP Office of Field Operations to perform and supervise administrative and operational work of the Fines, Penalties, and Forfeitures (FPF) program.
Serving as a second line supervisor in the FPF office, overseeing day-to-day operations and adjudication of liquidated damages, penalties, fines, and seizure cases.
Ensuring case files have correct supporting documentation and petitions are properly evaluated for relief from forfeiture of seizures, penalties, fines and liquidated damages.

Job description

Supervisory Paralegal Specialist (2nd Line)

Hiring Agency: Customs and Border Protection
Department: Department of Homeland Security

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, San Diego Field Office, Fines, Penalties, and Forfeitures Staff, located in Otay Mesa, California. Additional selections may be made to include other organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above.

Key Responsibilities

Joining the Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations will allow you to use your expertise to perform and supervise administrative and operational work of the Fines, Penalties, and Forfeitures (FPF) program.

This position starts at a salary of $121,585.00 (GS-13, Step 1) to $158,062.00 (GS-13, Step 10). In this Supervisory Paralegal Specialist position, you will become a key member of a team of Homeland Security professionals responsible for the initiation and/or adjudication of civil liabilities arising from seizures, penalties, and claims for liquidated damages.

Typical work assignments include: Serving as a second line supervisor in the Fines, Penalties, and Forfeitures office (FPF), performing and supervising administrative and operational work of the FPF program. Supervising the day-to-day operations of the FPF service area and processes the adjudication of all liquidated damages, penalties, fines, and seizure cases.

Ensuring that all cases are legally sufficient to establish the violation and that case files contain the correct supporting documentation. Receiving, examining, and evaluating petitions and supplemental petitions filed by individuals, attorneys, corporations, or other legal entities seeking relief from forfeiture of seizures, penalties, fines, and liquidated damages.

Serving as a national subject matter expert in the area of FPF and represents OFO/CBP at other agency meetings and conferences. GS Salary: Visit this link to view the locality pay tables by geographic area. If you do not see your geographic area listed, select the \"Rest of United States\" pay table. Some positions fall under a special pay rate depending on the series, grade level and location of the position. Please visit this link to view special pay rate charts.

Requirements & Education

Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $121585 – $158062/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-01.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.