Paralegal Specialist

Agency: Customs and Border Protection

Department: Department of Homeland Security

Location: Otay, California

Grade: GS

Schedule: Not provided

Salary: 70507 – 110905 PA

Dates: 2026-09-01T00:00:00.0000 to 2026-09-08T23:59:59.9970

Position dates: 2026-09-01T00:00:00.0000 to 2026-09-08T23:59:59.9970

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Requirements: NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional resume requirements. Experience: You qualify for the GS-9 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Assisting in assuring that all due process considerations are met and that the elements necessary to establish violation are present and supported by appropriate documentation Reviewing investigative reports and case records. Reviewing acceptability of evidence in some seizure, fines, and penalty cases and all liquidated damages. Receiving and examining petitions filed by individuals, corporations, or attorneys seeking relief from seizures, penalties, fines, or liquidated damages. Experience: You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Developing and evaluating evidence, facts, and circumstances relating to cases and making determinations and recommendations as appropriate within the requirements of the mitigation guidelines, laws, and regulations. Assuring that all due process considerations are met and the elements necessary to establish a violation are present and supported to appropriate documentation. Reviewing and making decisions as to the acceptability of evidence in some seizure, fines, and penalty cases and all liquidated damages. Preparing and recommending decisions on cases within the jurisdiction of the FPF Officer. Receiving and analyzing petitions and appeals to original decisions and determining whether grounds for additional relief are present. Education Substitution: GS-09 Education Substitution: Successful completion of a Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in any field,

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