Paralegal

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc.

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 34,440 - 41,328

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Training and Development Opportunities

Legal-Aid Program

Job summary

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. is seeking a Paralegal in Washington, DC. This role supports the Office for Civil Rights, resolving privacy and civil rights complaints and managing multiple office deliverables. Candidates must have an Associate’s degree or equivalent experience and be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. The position offers an hourly pay range of $25 to $30, based on skills and experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and 401(k).

Qualifications

Must be able to obtain government security clearance.
Minimum educational experience requires an Associate’s degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Participates in resolving complaints about privacy and civil rights laws.
Accurately resolves complaints using established guidelines.
Conducts routine office functions with minimal direction.
Produces, tracks, and manages deliverables with overlapping deadlines.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Word

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Ability to manage multiple deliverables

Attention to detail

Education

Associate’s degree from an accredited college/university

Job description

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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

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 distinguishes between the different technical assistance letters and uses the most appropriate template; follows policy regarding consent from complainants; drafts 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.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

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.

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 40 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 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 $25 to $30 per hour, with the final offer contingent on location, skillset, and experience.

CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: