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Quick Facts

• Hiring Agency: Customs and Border Protection
• Department: Department of Homeland Security
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia
• Salary: $102415 – $158322/yr
• Hiring Path: Fed Transition
• Number of Openings: 1
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Security Clearance: Not Required
• Date Posted: 2026-10-13
• Application Deadline: 2026-10-19

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Job Summary

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Trade, Trade Remedy Law Enforcement Directorate (TRLED) located in Washington, DC. Additional selections may be made to include other organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above. This position may be eligible for situational telework, consistent with agency policy.

Key Responsibilities

As a Paralegal Specialist, you will use your expertise analyzing complex issues, properly applying agency rules and regulations, and preparing clear and concise statements of fact and exercising sound judgment in arriving at decisions. This position starts at a salary of $102,415.00 (GS-12, Step 1) to $158,322.00 (GS-13, Step 10).

Typical duties include: Under the supervision of the Branch Chief, the incumbent is responsible for performing legal and analytical work applying knowledge of legal principles and concepts of CBP and general law. Intaking and assessment of allegations for completeness against the regulatory and statutory requirements for investigations.

Establishing and maintaining of the electronic administrative record for investigations and creating memorandums to the file to document meetings and decisions. Providing legal analysis support, requiring detailed knowledge of case laws, government policies, federal regulations, legal text, and state/federal statutes. GS Salary: Visit this link to view the locality pay tables by geographic area.

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Requirements & Education

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

Contact

cbphiring-applicantinquiry@cbp.dhs.gov · 855-500-3722

Frequently Asked Questions

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 $102415 – $158322/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-19.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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