Paralegal Specialist

Paralegal SpecialistROLEWe 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 prepare certified administrative records for federal court, process and docket Medicare appeals, maintain case files in DABACTS and e-Filing systems, and coordinate with HHS contractors to obtain or complete case files. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.Apply today!RESPONSIBILITIES Prepares certified administrative records for U.S. Federal or District Court and screens claim files for completeness and jurisdictionDockets new appeals in DABACTS and/or e-Filing systems and maintains accurate case trackingContacts HHS contractors to obtain Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) claim files and retrieves electronic ALJ files from secure serversConverts ALJ final action documents into PDF format using Adobe Pro and uploads to DABACTS or e-Filing systemsConducts initial screening of Medicare appeals within seven working days of assignmentCures claim file defects by obtaining missing hearing files or ALJ decisions and uploads received items the same dayPrepares and uploads interim letters to correct case processing errors within seven working days of assignmentContacts parties to request authorization to email Council decisions during telework operationsSaves copies of issued Council decisions to the shared J drive weeklyPrepares and ships boxes of closed cases to CMS contractors or Quality Associates Incorporated (QAI) for digitization (on-site only)Scans and uploads paper components of claim files to enable telework processingProcesses and logs all incoming appeal requests and correspondence within two business days and refers unusual correspondence to the CORCompletes docketing of requests for review, prepares acknowledgment letters, and requests claim files within two business daysUpdates DABACTS to reflect claim file receipt, case information, and case location within two business daysPrepares, mails, and uploads final decisions, orders, and letters within prescribed timeframes in accordance with release instructionsREQUIRED EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS Master's or equivalent graduate degree (e.g. - J.D., LL.B, or similar) ORTwo (2) years of higher-level graduate education leading to the acquisition of such a J.D., LL.B, or similarREQUIRED EXPERIENCE / SKILLS Educational experience may be substituted in lieu of one year of experience conducting legal research; preparing and reviewing legal documents / briefings and other memorandum; experience analyzing legal documents; and utilizing a variety of forums to conduct research of various lawsLOCATION Washington, DC 20201CLEARANCE U.S. Citizenship and ability to pass background investigation to handle sensitive informationCLIENT Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary, Departmental Appeals BoardTRAVEL Minimal travel required (if any)WORK HOURS 40 hours per week8 hours per working dayEMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION Employment Classification Eligibility — W2RELOCATION May be eligible for relocation benefitsWest 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