Law Clerk

This position requires onsite presence, Monday–Friday, 5 days per week.

About the role

The Law Clerk will support the Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR) as an integral contributor, 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. (CNI) serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of CNI’s profits supports Chickasaw citizens and the economic development of the Chickasaw Nation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate complaints to identify potential violations of HIPAA Rules and/or applicable federal civil rights, conscience, and religious freedom regulations.
• Demonstrate proficiency in English grammar and punctuation.
• Respond timely to correspondence and phone calls related to complaints and requests for technical assistance.
• Draft all documents related to complaint resolution, including 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.
• Apply knowledge of nondiscrimination and conscience regulations, the HIPAA Rules, court decisions, agency case precedent, theories, concepts, and principles to investigation, enforcement, and compliance work.
• Work independently or as a team leader as required.

Requirements

• 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 that equips the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Skills

• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio).
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work and communicate professionally with all levels of management, coworkers, and individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Proven ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential information with exceptional discretion.
• Skilled in managing multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (effective first day of hire).
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) with immediate vesting.
• Professional development assistance.
• Legal-aid assistance program.
• Family planning/fertility assistance.
• Paid personal time off.
• Observance of federal holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Pay

Estimated pay range: $85,000 – $90,000. Final offer contingent on location, skillset, and experience.

As a federal contractor, CNI maintains a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.