Law Clerk

788 Government Solutions Group, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Fertility Assistance

Legal Aid

EAP

PTO & Holidays

Training & Development

Job summary

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. seeks a Law Clerk to support the Health and Human Services OCR, providing mission support and drafting documents related to complaint resolution.

The role involves evaluating complaints for HIPAA and civil rights concerns, interviewing witnesses, and reviewing policies and records. Requirements include a JD from an ABA-accredited school or equivalent, strong English communication, and the ability to work independently or in a team within a fast-paced government

Qualifications

• Must hold an ABA-accredited JD or equivalent and relevant experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication; strong English grammar.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience handling confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate complaints to identify potential HIPAA or federal civil rights violations.
• Provide written comments to the COR.
• Timely respond to correspondence and phone requests for technical assistance.
• Draft documents related to complaint resolution including investigations and corrective actions.
• Conduct interviews of complainants and witnesses.
• Review policies, medical records, reports and audits.
• Apply nondiscrimination and conscience regulations to investigation and compliance work.
• Support training and professional development opportunities.

Skills

English proficiency

Organization & Communication

Independent/Teamwork

MS Office

Discretion with confidential info

Multitasking

Education

ABA-accredited JD

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. 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 T4 Public Trust level, which requires U.S. Citizenship.
• 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.
• 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.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Minimum educational experience is a law degree (J.D.) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, plus one year of specialized experience in a field which equips the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.

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

CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Family Planning/Fertility Assistance
• STD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&D
• Legal-Aid Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – (11)
• Federal Holidays 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 a federally chartered corporation wholly owned by the Chickasaw Nation. Headquartered in Norman, Oklahoma, CNI serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries that operate as Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) engaged in several lines of business including Civilian, Defense, Filtration, Network Services, and Research, Development, Test and Evaluation. CNI supports a diverse culture that offers innovative approaches and customer-centered services. When you do business with us, you gain efficient and cost-effective solutions that help safeguard the environment, protect and secure key assets, and connect resources to needs. We are proud to support the economic development of the Chickasaw Nation and to contribute to the tribal mission of enhancing the overall quality of life of the Chickasaw people. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens through a multitude of programs and services such as education, health care, nutrition services, housing programs, legal services, elder and child care and community support programs. Successful economic development is an integral part of the Chickasaw Nation’s operations.