Law Clerk

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc.; Moose Jaw; Remote; USD 74,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Law Clerk to support the Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights. This fully remote role involves ensuring compliance with HIPAA and federal civil rights regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a law degree and demonstrate proficiency in case management and regulatory knowledge. You'll be responsible for evaluating complaints, drafting essential documents, and conducting interviews. Join a dynamic team that values your contributions and offers comprehensive benefits from day one, including medical, legal aid assistance, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Medical

Vision

401(k)

Family Planning/Fertility Assistance

STD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&D

Legal-Aid Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Training and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain classified information.
• Knowledge of nondiscrimination and conscience regulations.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate complaints for potential violations of HIPAA Rules.
• Draft documents related to complaint resolution.
• Conduct interviews of complainants and witnesses.

Skills

Knowledge of HIPAA Rules

Case management experience

Excellent organizational skills

Proficiency in English grammar

Ability to manage multiple projects

Interpersonal skills

Ability to handle confidential information

Education

Law degree (J.D.)

Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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. This position is 100% remote.

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

The ability to obtain, maintain and access classified information at the Public Trust level.

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.

Case management experience that involves a combination of clinical knowledge, interpersonal skills, and organizational abilities to effectively support clients in achieving their goals.

Experience with high volume case loads.

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.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following.Other duties may be assigned.

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.

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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum educational experience is a law degree (J.D.) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) or Master’s degree from an accredited university.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects, and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

EOE including Disability/Vet

The estimated pay range for this role is $74.4K to $83.7K, with the final offer contingent on location, skillset, and experience.

CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Family Planning/Fertility Assistance
• STD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&D
• Legal-Aid Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Training and Development Opportunities

Your application submission will be considered for all potential employment opportunities with Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI).

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. (CNI) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment based on the company's need and merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. CNI is also committed to ensuring access and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment, as well as in its services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact: [e-mail]