Law Clerk

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. (CNI) 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 profits supports Chickasaw citizens, contributing to the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people.

About the role

The Law Clerk will support the Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR) by providing mission-critical assistance 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.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate complaints to identify potential violations of HIPAA Rules and/or applicable federal civil rights, conscience, and religious freedom regulations.
• Provide written comments to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).
• 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.
• Plan daily activities within company policy and supervisor’s instruction to maximize personal output.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area to ensure safety and report any unsafe conditions.
• Responsible for aiding in own self-development by participating in available training.

Requirements

• 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.
• Ability to work in a team or independently in a busy environment.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio).
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of management, coworkers, and 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.

Qualifications

• Minimum educational requirement is a law degree (J.D.) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA).
• Alternatively, a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university plus one year of specialized experience in a relevant field.

Physical Demands

• Work is primarily performed in an office environment.
• Regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Required to speak and hear; occasionally stand, walk, 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 include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Exposed to general office noise from computers, printers, and light traffic.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Benefits

• Premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire for full-time employees, including:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • Company 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
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Observance of 11 Federal Holidays
  • Training and Development Opportunities

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