Paralegal Specialist
Reviews and adjudicates seizures, penalties, prior disclosures, immigration carrier fines, and claims for liquidated damages within the FPF Officer's authority through to resolution. Serves as the lead coordinator for enforcement actions generated by CBP field personnel, to include CBP Officers, CBP Agricultural Specialists, the Centers of Excellence and Expertise (Centers), and Drawback Specialists, as well as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and Homeland Security Investigations (ICE/HSI). Applies statutes and regulations for other government agencies. Assures that all due process considerations are met, the elements necessary to establish the legal sufficiency of the violation are present, and supporting documentation is provided. Reviews and evaluates investigative reports and case files.