Paralegal

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc.•Washington, DC

1d•$25 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Paralegal supports the Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR) as an integral contributor to the success and performance of OCR and further OCR’s mission as described above thru various mission support activities. 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.
Experience with a variety of computer applications, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to produce, track and manage multiple deliverables with overlapping deadlines in a high-performing environment.
Perform high-volume data entry with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Maintain organized electronic records and audit trails
Update internal tracking systems with current case statuses and required documentation.
Ensure all portal submissions meet client-specific formatting and submission requirements.
Follow all internal SOPs, compliance standards, and client-specific processes.

Nice To Haves

Preference should be given to individuals with 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

Participates in resolving complaints alleging violations of the various privacy and civil rights laws for compliance with OCR policy and guidelines for case processing.
Resolves complaints recommended for administrative, non-investigative closures using prewritten templates and established case resolution guidelines.
Consistently and accurately distinguish between the different technical assistance letters and uses the most appropriate template; follow policy regarding consent from complainants; draft case notes, closure letters, and other necessary documents with minimal to no typos or grammatical errors.
Conducts routine office functions with minimal direction and has experience with a variety of computer applications, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to produce, track and manage multiple deliverables with overlapping deadlines in a high-performing environment.
Upload and download case documentation and supporting materials through client portals and internal systems.
Transfer case information accurately between triaging stages while maintaining data integrity.
Monitor client case portals for new assignments, updates, requests, and status changes.
Verify completeness and accuracy of case information before escalating.
Perform high-volume data entry with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Maintain organized electronic records and audit trails
Update internal tracking systems with current case statuses and required documentation.
Ensure all portal submissions meet client-specific formatting and submission requirements.
Support Triagers, Team Leads, and Government customer with administrative workflow tasks.
Communicate professionally with internal teams regarding case status, portal issues, and workflow needs.
Follow all internal SOPs, compliance standards, and client-specific processes.