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GS-11: You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, with the authority granted by the state or government to enforce laws, make arrests, and investigate crimes, performing primary duties in an official law enforcement capacity such as: Utilizing intelligence information to track illegal operations, criminal activity, threats to our nation, and/or contraband while serving as a state, federal, or military law enforcement official. The above experience will be applied in connection with the following: Make arrests and exercise sound judgment in the use of firearms; deal effectively with people in a courteous manner in connection with law enforcement matters; analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions; or develop and maintain contact with a network of informants.

<h2 id="job_description">Border Patrol Agent (BPA) - Experienced (GL-9 GS-11) - New Hire Sign-On and Retention Incentives </h2>SAME MISSION, NEW DRIVE!You love protecting your community and doing your part to keep our nation safe. But maybe you’re looking for a change of scenery?USBP is hiring immediately for full-time, career positions, where your prior law enforcement officer (LEO) experience may qualify you for higher-graded Border Patrol Agent (BPA) opportunities. Continue making a difference with the nation's premier federal agency charged with securing our borders and protecting our country.Whether you gained this experience as part of a military police unit or as a member of a state or local law enforcement organization, you have an opportunity to work with highly trained professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission.Check out the duties and responsibilities section below, along with the qualifications section to see if you are eligible. Now is the time to make your move, along with excellent base pay, location pay, exceptional benefits, and job stability, USBP is offering up to $60,000 in additional incentives to newly appointed Agents (see details below). DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE INCENTIVES – SEE SALARY SECTION BELOWIMPORTANT NOTICE: Duty assignments available at the time of offer may include the Southwest Border, including prioritized locations.U.S. Border Patrol determines duty assignments at the time of offer based on operational needs, which may or may not align with candidates’ first-choice preferences. Relocation may be required. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring immediately for these full-time, career Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) opportunities. Salary and Benefits: Salary for newly appointed law enforcement Border Patrol Agents varies from: <ul><li>Base Salary: GL-9/GS-11, $65,545 - $124,717per year</li><li>Locality Pay: Varies by duty location. </li><li>Overtime Pay: Up to 25%</li></ul>Duty location impacts pay rates; locality pay for federal law enforcement is higher in some locations than others. A fully trained BPA may be eligible for up to an additional 25% of base pay per the BPA Pay Reform Act of 2014. This is a career ladder position with a grade level progression from GL-9 to GS-11 to GS-12. You will be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level (without re-applying) once you successfully complete 52 weeks in the lower grade level. All Border Patrol Agents may select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health and insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan that is similar to traditional and ROTH 401(k) offerings. *Recruitment Incentive* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents will be offered up to a $20,000 incentive. The first $10,000 will be paid upon successful completion of the Border Patrol Academy, with the remaining $10,000 awarded for accepting a prioritized location. Prioritized locations include Sierra Blanca, TX; Presidio, TX; Sanderson, TX; Comstock, TX; Lordsburg, NM; Freer, TX; Hebbronville, TX; Ajo, AZ. *Retention Incentive* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents may also qualify for up to $40,000 in additional incentives distributed over their first four years. Duty Locations: You will be asked to select your preferred location for one of the following mission critical locations: <ul><li>Big Bend Sector Stations - *Presidio, Van Horn, *Sanderson, Alpine, *Sierra Blanca, Marfa</li><li>Buffalo Sector Stations - Wellesley Island</li><li>Del Rio Sector Stations - Del Rio, Brackettville, *Comstock, Eagle Pass North, Eagle Pass South, Carrizo Springs, Uvalde</li><li>El Paso Sector Stations - Alamogordo, Clint, Deming, El Paso, Fort Hancock, Las Cruces, *Lordsburg, Santa Teresa, Ysleta</li><li>El Centro Sector Stations - El Centro, Indio, Calexico</li><li>Grand Forks Sector Stations - Pembina</li><li>Havre Sector Stations - Havre, Malta, Plentywood, Scobey, Sweetgrass</li><li>Houlton Sector Stations - Calais, Fort Fairfield, Jackman, Rangeley, Van Buren</li><li>Laredo Sector Stations - Laredo South, Cotulla, *Hebbronville, Laredo West, *Freer, Laredo North, Zapata</li><li>Rio Grande Valley Sector Stations - Rio Grande City, Fort Brown, McAllen, Brownsville, Falfurrias, Weslaco, Kingsville, Harlingen</li><li>San Diego Sector Stations - Boulevard, Brownfield, Campo, Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, Murrieta, San Clemente</li><li>Spokane Sector Stations - Colville, Curlew, Metaline Falls, Oroville</li><li>Swanton Sector Stations - Beecher Falls, Burke, Champlain, Newport, Richford</li><li>Tucson Sector Stations - *Ajo, Tucson, Nogales, Douglas, Brian A Terry, Sonoita, Casa Grande, Three Points Substation, Willcox</li><li>Yuma Sector Stations - Blythe, Yuma, Wellton</li></ul>Duties and Responsibilities: As a BPA, you will be part of our 60,000+ workforce that strives to protect the American people by safeguarding our borders, deterring illicit activity, and enhancing the nation’s economic prosperity. Being a BPA makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession. Typical assignments include: <ul><li>Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations. </li><li>Preventing and apprehending aliens and smugglers of aliens at or near the borders by maintaining surveillance from covert positions to include using infrared scopes during night operations. </li><li>Interpreting and following tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry of persons or contraband. </li><li>Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks. </li><li>Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using a variety of government assets such as vehicles, horses, vessels, watercraft, off-road vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and motorcycles for the accomplishment of the USBP Mission.</li></ul>Qualifications: GL-9: You qualify for the GL-9 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: <ul><li>Performing physical searches of detained individuals, their vehicles, and their immediate surroundings for weapons, contraband, currency, and other evidence. </li><li>Apprehending, physically restraining, or working with law enforcement officials to identify or apprehend violators of state, federal, or immigration laws. </li><li>Proficient in the use of firearms, preparing investigative reports, serving court orders (e.g., warrants, subpoenas, etc.), and gathering evidence for criminal cases prosecuted through the court system. </li></ul>If you have previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience, you may qualify at the GS-11 grade level. GS-11: You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, with the authority granted by the state or government to enforce laws, make arrests, and investigate crimes, performing primary duties in an official law enforcement capacity such as:<ul><li>Utilizing intelligence information to track illegal operations, criminal activity, threats to our nation, and/or contraband while serving as a state, federal, or military law enforcement official. </li><li>Leading investigations of fraud, contraband, criminal activity, threats to our nation, and/or illegal operations to determine sources and patterns while serving as a state, federal, or military law enforcement official. </li><li>Apprehending violators of state, federal, or immigration laws by utilizing various forms of complex technology that include surveillance, detection, situation awareness systems, and/or communications equipment. </li></ul>The above experience will be applied in connection with the following: Make arrests and exercise sound judgment in the use of firearms; deal effectively with people in a courteous manner in connection with law enforcement matters; analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions; or develop and maintain contact with a network of informants. There are no education substitutions for the GL-9 or GS-11 grade-level Border Patrol Agent opportunities. Other Requirements: Citizenship: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position. Residency: You must have had primary U.S. residency (including protectorates as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years. Age Restriction: In accordance with Public Law 100-238, this position is covered under law enforcement retirement provisions. Candidates must be referred for selection to the Border Patrol Agent position before reaching their 40th birthday in accordance with Department of Homeland Security Directive 251-03. The age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving or have previously served in a federal civilian law enforcement (non-military) position covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d). Veterans’ Preference: You may also be eligible for an excepted service Veterans’ Recruitment Appointment (VRA). The age restriction does not apply if you are Veterans' Preference eligible. Formal Training: After you are hired, you will be detailed to the U.S. Border Patrol Academy in Artesia, New Mexico, for approximately six (6) months of intensive instruction in immigration and nationality laws, law enforcement, and USBP-specific operations, driver training, physical techniques, firearms, and other courses. Border Patrol work requires the ability to speak and read Spanish, as well as English. Border Patrol Agents will be provided training to become proficient in the Spanish language at the Academy. How to Apply: Click the Apply button on this site. You will be linked to the CBP Talent Network registration page. For Position of Interest, select Border Patrol Agent, and then complete the pre-screening questions. You’ll then receive a link(s) to the BPA Job Opening Announcements (JOAs) on USAJOBS, the federal government’s official employment site, to complete your application. Be certain to review ALL details of the job opportunity announcement and follow all instructions in the application process, including items (resume, transcripts, etc.) to submit. You will be evaluated based on your resume, supporting documents, and the BPA Entrance Exam. If you have questions about the application process, contact a recruiter through the U.S. Border Patrol page: <a href="https://careers.cbp.gov/s/career-paths/usbp" rel="nofollow">careers.cbp.gov/s/usbp</a>.NOTE: As a subscriber to the CBP Talent Network, you’ll receive monthly emails with information about webinars, career expos, and future opportunities with CBP.

CBP is a premier law enforcement agency that safeguards America’s borders. Every day, CBP protects the public from dangerous people and materials attempting to cross the border, while enhancing the Nation’s global economic competitiveness by enabling legitimate trade and travel at ports of entry. On a typical day, CBP makes 900+ apprehensions and seizes 9,000+ pounds of illegal drugs.

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The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and committed to providing excellent client service while helping families navigate important legal matters. Quintana & Barajas is seeking an experienced bilingual (English/Spanish) Paralegal with a background in family law and/or family-based immigration to join our growing San Antonio law firm.

Benefits: <ul><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Parental leave</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul> Quintana & Barajas is seeking an experienced bilingual (English/Spanish) Paralegal with a background in family law and/or family-based immigration to join our growing San Antonio law firm. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and committed to providing excellent client service while helping families navigate important legal matters. Our firm has served clients across San Antonio and South Texas for over a decade, and we pride ourselves on treating every client with dignity, respect, and professionalism. Responsibilities <ul><li>Communicate with clients regarding case updates and document requests </li><li>Maintain organized case files using case management software (Clio) </li><li>Prepare and assemble USCIS applications such as I-130, I-485, I-90, N-400, I-360, VAWA, I-601/I-601A, and U-Visa petitions </li><li>Assist attorneys with preparation of family law filings such as name change petitions, divorce, suits affecting the parent child relationship and guardianships </li><li>Draft client declarations and organize supporting evidence </li><li>Track case deadlines, RFEs, and filing requirements </li><li>Schedule appointments and maintain attorney calendars </li><li>Ensure accurate and organized case records </li></ul>Qualifications <ul><li>Bilingual (English/Spanish) required </li><li>2+ years of paralegal experience in immigration or family law </li><li>Strong organizational and multitasking skills </li><li>Experience with legal case management systems (Clio preferred) </li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) </li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills </li></ul>What We’re Looking For <ul><li>Detail-oriented and highly organized </li><li>Professional, dependable, and respectful with clients </li><li>Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced legal environment </li><li>A team player with a positive attitude </li></ul>Additional Information <ul><li>Full-time position </li><li>Hourly pay based on experience </li><li>Hybrid work schedule (one remote day per week after training) </li></ul>This role is best suited for someone comfortable managing multiple active cases and preparing filings with minimal supervision. Please apply only if you have prior paralegal experience in immigration or family law.

Quintana & Barajas, PLLC

Family Law and Immigration Paralegal

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Family Law

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Health Insurance

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Microsoft Office

Microsoft Outlook

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Paralegal

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As the EOIR Attorney, you will report to the Managing Attorney, you will also manage your caseload, as well as client interaction, and can collaborate with our wonderful Immigration team of attorneys and legal assistants. Represent non-detained and detained individuals in removal proceedings the Immigration Court, USCIS, and Board of Immigration Appeals.

At The United Firm, we're passionate about protecting our clients' rights, and it shows in our results. We have a history of success built on lasting relationships that produce results with outstanding value for our clients. We're looking for an admitted attorney, for an extremely promising EOIR Associate Attorney position within a premier law firm with a lot of room for growth. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Associate Attorney to gain valuable experience and further their career with an established firm in the San Antonio Area. As the EOIR Attorney, you will report to the Managing Attorney, you will also manage your caseload, as well as client interaction, and can collaborate with our wonderful Immigration team of attorneys and legal assistants.This is a Hybrid position requiring in-person court appearancesResponsibilities<ul><li>Represent non-detained and detained individuals in removal proceedings the Immigration Court, USCIS, and Board of Immigration Appeals</li><li>Prepare defensive immigration applications, including I-589, 42A, 42B, I-485, SIJS, and PD requests</li><li>Review immigration applications USCIS filings, such as I-130, I-601A, and U-Visa</li><li>Meet with clients to determine necessary strategy and provide analysis</li><li>Manage team of paralegals to meet customer service expectations</li><li>Prepare and submitting legal briefs for a variety of immigration cases</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>No experience necessary; comprehensive training provided.</li><li>A team player who is open to helping, strategizing, and working with your fellow associates</li><li>Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required</li><li>Interpersonal skills of the highest caliber</li><li>Record of moving legal cases forward and an ability to manage a caseload</li><li>Experience with Family-Based Petitions, Humanitarian, EOIR, Detained, Citizenship, and other USCIS applications</li><li>Experience with Case Management Software is preferred</li></ul>Pay Range:$80k-120k USD DOEHere at The United Firm, we offer medical, dental, and vision insurance. We have a great compensation package including a 401(k) plan. Some perks include catered lunches, complimentary parking, paid time off, and more! Come be a part of our growing firm and its opportunities for career development. You will learn and develop alongside a team of professionals with a focus on excellence in the legal industry.The United Firm, APC is an equal employment opportunity employer, and we welcome everyone regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetics. We're dedicated to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC

Immigration Attorney - EOIR

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De Mott Law (DMCA) is a dynamic, fast-paced, and steadily growing immigration law firm dedicated to making a real difference in people's lives. graduate with a strong passion for immigration law and a desire to gain hands-on experience in a meaningful practice area.

De Mott Law (DMCA) is a dynamic, fast-paced, and steadily growing immigration law firm dedicated to making a real difference in people's lives. We're currently seeking a bright and compassionate Law Clerk to join our team. This opportunity is ideal for a 2L, 3L, or recent J.D. graduate with a strong passion for immigration law and a desire to gain hands-on experience in a meaningful practice area.You'll work in a supportive, professional environment where collaboration and growth are encouraged, and your work truly makes a difference.What You'll Do:<ul><li>Assist attorneys by conducting legal research and writing memoranda</li><li>Draft briefs, declarations, and supporting documents for various immigration matters</li><li>Review case files and pleadings to help develop legal strategies</li><li>Apply your analytical skills to understand factual scenarios and the legal principles at play</li></ul>Who You Are:<ul><li>A 2L, 3L, or recent J.D. graduate with a strong interest in immigration law</li><li>A clear, confident writer with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills</li><li>Someone who can prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently</li><li>Bilingual in English and Spanish? Even better!</li><li>Ready to learn, contribute, and grow with a team that values both excellence and empathy</li></ul>Why You'll Love It Here:<ul><li>A team that supports your growth and encourages questions</li><li>A place where your work has real impact-every single day</li><li> We work hard but know how to keep it collaborative, curious, and caffeinated</li><li>Flexible, remote-friendly environment with part-time hours</li><li>A chance to build lasting skills in one of the most meaningful legal fields</li></ul>

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