Paralegal Specialist

Summary

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U. S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Trade, Regulations & Rulings, Disclosure & Judicial Actions Branch, located in Washington, DC.

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Overview

* Accepting applications

* Open & closing dates

12/16/2024 to 12/20/2024

* Salary

$99,200 - $128,956 per year

* Pay scale & grade

GS 12

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Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

* Washington, DC

* Remote job

No

* Telework eligible

Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

* Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

* Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

* Appointment type

Permanent

* Work schedule

Full-time

* Service

Competitive

* Promotion potential

12

* Job family (Series)

* 0950 Paralegal Specialist

* Supervisory status

No

* Security clearance

Not Required

* Drug test

No

* Financial disclosure

No

* Bargaining unit status

Yes

* Announcement number

OT-IMP-12528853-TTL

* Control number

823801400

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This job is open to

* Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of this agency.

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Current U. S. Customs and Border Protection employees who are currently working in a permanent competitive service position.

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Duties

CBP Office of Trade is the architect of the most robust customs system in the world and the second largest revenue source for the U. S. Government. We facilitate legitimate trade, enforce U. S. laws, and protect the American economy as well as consumer health and safety. Collaborating with industry and government partners, we create a fair, competitive, and safe trade environment, and we enforce U. S. trade law to protect national economic security. Our expertise in the trade community allows us to lead the development of streamlined and efficient processes that provide certainty for legitimate importers, while combatting transnational crime.

This position starts at a salary of $99,200. 00 (GS-12, Step 1) to $128,956. 00 (GS-12, Step 10).

In this position you will serve as a Paralegal Specialist with the Office of Trade, Regulations and Ruling, providing all aspects of paralegal support to attorney-advisors in the wide variety of administrative matters handled by the office. This includes, but is not limited to, drafting and reviewing legal decisions and other documents, researching applicable case precedent, and coordinating case processing with affected parties and stakeholders in office databases.

Typical work assignments include:

* Responding to document requests under, among other things, the Freedom of Information Act, congressional inquiries, and, by consulting the appropriate rules, regulations, and case law to analyze the request.

* Coordinating activity with the appropriate attorneys, offices, and agencies and assembling all relevant records and data relevant to that decision, contacting representatives of the requester and appropriate CBP offices as needed.

* Identifying, recommending, and implementing a wide variety of recordkeeping systems and databases, and reviews analyzes and recommends appropriate responses in administrative cases.

* Supporting the office caseload and processing needs to determine that all information that may have an effect on current cases is made available to office personnel.

* Organizing and managing a high volume of case records, supporting documentation (e. g. , contracts, invoices and other commercial data) correspondence and legal reference materials.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

* You must be a U. S. Citizen to apply for this position

* Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service

* Primary U. S. residency for at least three of the last five years (additional details below)

* You may be required to pass a background investigation and

* CBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures.

* As an employee of CBP, you will be joining a workforce that is dedicated to accomplishing our mission while maintaining the trust of our Nation by strictly adhering to all government ethics standards. Your conduct will be subject to the ethics rules applicable to all Executive Branch employees, and to CBP employees specifically, as well as the criminal conflict of interest statutes. Once you enter on duty, these rules include obtaining approval for outside employment or business activity, to ensure such employment or business activity is not prohibited and does not interfere or conflict with performance of your official duties. Please review further details via the following link.

* DHS uses E-Verify, an internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities.

* Bargaining Unit: This is a bargaining unit covered position, represented under the National Treasury Employees Unions - NTEU. For local chapter contact information see Chapter Websites - National Treasury Employees Union - NTEU.

Qualifications

Experience: You qualify for the GS-12 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:

* Reviewing, analyzing, and recommending appropriate responses in administrative cases using/applying the appropriate rules, regulations, and case law.

* Identifying and supporting the office caseload and processing needs to determine that all information that may have an effect on case processing is made available to office personnel.

* Developing, implementing, and evaluating complex programs, policies and procedures within the functional areas of the office.

* Organizing and managing a high volume of case records, supporting documentation, correspondence, and legal reference materials.

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 refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e. g. , Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e. g. , professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

You must:

* Meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process; and

* Meet all applicable Time in Grade requirements (current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the federal service) by 12/20/2024.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize.