Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, Rio Grande Valley Sector, Law Enforcement Operational Programs Division located in Edinburg, TX. Additional selections may be made to include other organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above.
As a Paralegal Specialist, you will perform complex legal support work involving the review, analysis, case management, and adjudication of civil enforcement matters, and assist supervisors and Asset Forfeiture Officers in developing, evaluating, analyzing, and interpreting program management policies to resolve complex problems of national and international significance and impact.
This position starts at a salary of $89,508.00 (GS-12, Step 1) to $116,362.00 (GS-12, Step 10). The work supports CBP's enforcement mission by promoting legally sufficient, consistent, and timely case processing that upholds due process, supports compliance, and advances DHS enforcement objectives.
Typical work assignments will include: Reviewing and adjudicating seizures, penalties, prior disclosures, immigration carrier fines, and claims for liquidated damages within the Asset Forfeiture Officer's authority through to resolution. Serving as a subject matter expert for higher level management and may be requested to instruct at the Basic Paralegal Certification Course.
Assuring that all due process considerations are met and that the elements necessary to establish a violation are present and supported by appropriate documentation. Evaluates the facts of the case in consultation with the Seized Asset Management Enforcement Procedures Handbook (SAMEPH), mitigating and aggravating factors to reach legally sufficient decisions and recommendations to mitigate, cancel or deny forfeiture actions within the Asset Forfeiture Program's authority.
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Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position.
cbphiring-applicantinquiry@cbp.dhs.gov · 855-500-3722
This position is with Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security.
The posted pay range is $89508 – $116362/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-09.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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