Law Clerk

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc.•Chicago, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Law Clerk will support the Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR) as an integral contributor, by providing mission support to OCR regional offices to ensure compliance by the regulated community with the HIPAA Rules and applicable federal civil rights, conscience and religious freedom regulations. Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Technology, Infrastructure & Engineering, Health, Manufacturing, Public Safety, Consulting, and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays. As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.

Requirements

Must be able to obtain and maintain the required customer clearance for access to systems, facilities, equipment and property.
Demonstrate proficiency in English grammar and punctuation.
Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills are required.
Ability to work in a team or independently in a busy environment is required.
Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio, etc.).
Ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of management and coworkers, as well as a wide range of people with diverse backgrounds.
Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information with exceptional discretion.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
Ability to produce quality work, meet critical deadlines and pay attention to detail in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Knowledge of the application of nondiscrimination and conscience regulations, the HIPAA Rules, court decisions, agency case precedent, theories, concepts, and principles to investigation, enforcement, and compliance work.

Responsibilities

Works independently or as a team leader as required.
Evaluate complaints to identify potential violations of HIPAA Rules and/or applicable federal civil rights, conscience and religious freedom regulations.
Provides written comments to the COR.
Timely respond to correspondence and phone calls related to complaints and requests for technical assistance.
Draft all documents related to complaint resolution, including, but not limited to, investigative strategies, notification and data requests, closure letters, voluntary resolution agreements, and corrective action plans.
Conduct interviews of complainants and witnesses.
Review and analyze policies and procedures, medical records, reports of information system activity, computer audits, the internet, and financial reports.
Responsible for aiding in own self-development by being available and receptive to all training made available by the company.
Plans daily activities within the guidelines of company policy, job description and supervisor’s instruction in such a way as to maximize personal output.
Responsible for keeping own immediate work area in a neat and orderly condition to ensure safety of self and co-workers.
Will report any unsafe conditions and/or practices to the appropriate supervisor and human resources.
Will immediately correct any unsafe conditions as the best of own ability.