Law Clerk

About the role

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.

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.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Excellence in 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, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Visio.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work and communicate professionally with all levels of management, coworkers, and individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Prowess in managing highly sensitive and confidential information with exceptional discretion.
• Skil in managing multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
• A high attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.

Benefits

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

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 5 days per week.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing equal opportunity employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status.