Legal Clerk

Legal Clerk ROLE We need an experienced Paralegal Specialist to support the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Departmental Appeals Board (DAB).

The DAB adjudicates Medicare appeals and other administrative cases requiring certified records and accurate case documentation.

In this role, you will review and prepare acknowledgment orders, manage case entry and updates in the Electronic Case Tracking and E-Filing systems, and maintain Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) case files.

You will also process mail and outgoing decisions, coordinate requests for court reporters, and assist with filing and administrative reporting.

This is a full-time opportunity.

We can offer a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package .

Apply today!                                                                            RESPONSIBILITIES Reviews and prepares acknowledgment orders for new appeals Enters new appeals and updates existing cases in the Electronic Case Tracking and E-Filing systems Creates and maintains Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) case files in accordance with procedural requirements Requests court reporters and coordinates scheduling as needed Processes incoming and outgoing mail, including “Ready-To-Go” decisions Performs routine administrative filing of case-related materials Prepares and submits weekly administrative reports summarizing case activity and status REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE Ability to analyze issues and apply laws and regulations to facts presented Experience typing and formatting correspondence and legal forms Proficient in operating a personal computer Experience with various Word Processing software such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Adobe Pro Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing REQUIRED EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree or one year of experience in applying laws and regulations to facts presented LOCATION  Washington, DC 20201 CLEARANCE U.S.

Citizenship and ability to pass background investigation to handle sensitive information May be subject to HSPD-12 credentialing requirements CLIENT Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary, Departmental Appeals Board TRAVEL Travel may be required WORK HOURS 40 hours per week 8 hours per working day EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION Employment Classification Eligibility — W2   RELOCATION May be eligible for relocation benefits West 4 th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.

Other Considerations :

• applicants will be subject to a background investigation.
• Individual’s primary workstation is located in an office area.
• The noise level in this environment is low to moderate.
• Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc.
• Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.   Powered by JazzHR