PARALEGAL SPECIALIST - McAllen, TX, United States - U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Description

IMPORTANT NOTE:
This opportunity is only open to active duty servicemembers who are at least 12 months from separation
Applicants must also be eligible for either the VRA, 30% or More Disabled, and/or Schedule A hiring authority in order to be considered for non-competitive hire OUTSIDE of USAJOBS as a result of their participation in this SkillBridge opportunity


LOCATIONS:
McAllen, TX; Laredo, TX; Del Rio, TX; El Paso, TX; Tucson, AZ; Yuma, AZ; San Diego, CA; Long Beach, CA; San Francisco, CA; Seattle, WA; Baltimore, MD; Washington, DC; and Boston, MA

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
In this Paralegal Specialist position, you will become a key member of the legal team for the Office of the Chief Counsel

Typical work assignments include:

• Conducting eDiscovery document reviews and redactions utilizing RelOne, Relativity, or other document production software.
• Organizing, summarizing, and analyzing documents obtained during discovery phase of agency litigation.
• Receiving, investigating, examining and evaluating subpoenas, Giglio requests and other requests for Agency and personnel information from federal and state law enforcement agencies for possible disclosure in judicial proceedings.
• Providing information and making recommendations in justifying the Agency's legal position in regard to legal challenges to Agency actions.
• Providing litigation support to Agency attorneys for administrative hearings and court proceedings

HOW TO PREPARE YOUR APPLICATION:
Your resume, which will enable us to determine the grade level for which you qualify; align it to the specifics as described in the duties and responsibilities section 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 resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible

Required documentation includes:

• Your DD214 (SSN redacted) or Statement of Service with all campaign medals contained therein is required.
• Your VA Disability Rating Letter and/or a Schedule A Letter is required.
• References from all past and present employers are required

HOW TO APPLY:
Email with


SUBJ:
CBP – SkillBridge – Paralegal Specialist – OCC – IN-PERSON/TELEWORK – Location Desired from list above – (
What Preference Claiming: 30% or More Disabled Veteran, VRA, and/or Schedule A).