Paralegal

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc.•Washington, DC

37d•$25 - $30

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. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS Must be able to obtain government security clearance.

Requirements

Must be able to obtain government security clearance.
Minimum educational experience is an Associate’s degree from an accredited college/university or experience equivalent to the GS-7 level or higher in the Federal Government.

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.