Paralegal Specialist

Overview Join the fast-paced federal litigation practitioners of ICE OPLA, Office of the Principal Legal Advisor (OPLA), District Court Litigation Division (DCLD), and leverage your legal experience to protect the homeland. These positions are located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, OPLA, in multiple locations. Responsibilities Support OPLA attorneys who serve as agency counsel and assist in federal civil litigation cases filed against ICE. Assist in all aspects of federal litigation, including strategy, motion practice, discovery, and settlement negotiations, in cases ranging from common-law tort suits, Bivens suits, and claims seeking injunctive or declaratory relief, including class action habeas corpus relief. Assist DCLD attorneys and paralegals in adjudicating administrative claims for personal injuries and property damage pursuant to the Federal Tort Claims Act. Qualifications / Requirements You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position. You must successfully pass a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see One-year probationary period may be required. A pre-employment drug test will be required. If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application. DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing. Incentives may be authorized; however, this is contingent upon funds availability. License required: No Pre-employment physical required: No Requirements by Closing Date: Unless otherwise noted, you must meet all requirements by the closing date of the announcement. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-21