Paralegal Specialist (GS-07/09) - SkillBridge Internship Opportunity

Company: U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: September 24, 2024

Job Description:

Paralegal Specialist (GS-07/09) - SkillBridge Internship Opportunity
IMPORTANT : This opportunity is only open to SkillBridge participants on active duty who are AT LEAST 13 months from separation.
***SkillBridge participants MUST also be qualified for the opportunity and grade for which they will be considered.
LOCATIONS: Office of Chief Counsel, Atlanta (GA), Houston (TX), Long Beach (CA)
SALARY: DoD SkillBridge interns are paid by DoD while they intern as volunteers with CBP. The salary range below reflects the pay scale if hired at the end of the SkillBridge internship. There is no guarantee of employment, however, if CBP hiring managers are able to hire interns at internship conclusion, $41,966-$66,731 (GS-7 Step 1 to GS-9 Step 10).
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- - - - - - - Serves as a paralegal specialist in the Office of Chief Counsel. Assists higher-level journeyman specialists with selection, assembly, summary, and compilation of substantive information by use of statutes, regulations, department orders, digests, commentaries, legal instruments, and other legal reference material. Assists in case preparation for litigation and with research and analysis of facts and legal questions.
- - - - - - - Supports the Office of Chief Counsel and Department of Justice trial attorneys as necessary in gathering, assembling, and preparing CBP documents in support of CBP's position with respect to cases to be litigated in administrative processes and in the Federal Court system
- - - - - - - Under the direction of a higher-level journeyman specialist, the incumbent receives and assists with analyzing, investigating, and making recommendations of action on submissions in connection with administrative and judicial cases.
- - - - - - - Examines and evaluates requests for information under the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act and determines if documents ore segregable portions of them can be released under the supervision of a higher-level journeyman paralegal.
- - - - - - - Analyzes, searches, and forwards administrative court pleading records to appropriate parties in compliance with requests for information, including discovery regarding pending or completed cases.
- - - - - - - Collects facts from internal and external sources and assists with the preparation of litigation reports in connection with lawsuits filed against CBP.
- - - - - - - Assists with the search of administrative and court pleadings records for submission by the senior paralegal to the appropriate parties in compliance with requests for information.
- - - - - - - Works closely with the office personnel at headquarters and in the field in support of the office caseload and processing needs to ensure that all information that may have an effect on current cases is made available to office personnel and assists with the organization and recording of a high volume of litigation case records, support documentation (i.e., exhibits, evidence), and correspondence and legal reference material.
- - - - - - - Consults with other federal and state agencies regarding the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act regulations and related cases. Requests and coordinates related lawsuits with staff and field attorneys, Department of Justice trial attorneys, and numerous personnel of other departments under the direction of a higher-level journeyman specialist.
- - - - - - - Performs other duties as assigned, such as: general of specific administrative support functions as required in areas such as: information systems, procurement, security, training, and travel.
HOW TO APPLY: Email Jeffrey.R.Jack@cbp.dhs.gov with SUBJ: CBP - OCC SkillBridge - Associate Chief Counsel - Paralegal Specialist (GS-0950-07/09) - Location Desired.
Include the following documentation:
Your resume will enable us to determine the grade level for which you qualify; therefore, align it to the specifics as described in the Duties and Qualifications sections above. Provide details of your education, background, and experience so we can accurately assess your qualifications, and be sure to highlight any superior proficiencies that uniquely qualify you.
Your DD214 (SSN redacted) or Statement of Service with all campaign medals contained therein (SSN redacted), VA Disability Rating Letter and/or Schedule A Letter is also required.

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