Paralegal Specialist

We need a Paralegal Specialist for the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary, Departmental Appeals Board. As a Paralegal Specialist, you are responsible for swiftly screening Medicare appeals, preparing records for U.S. Federal Court, reviewing claim files, accurate docketing, converting documents to PDF, retrieving missing ALJ files, prompt uploading, generating interim letters, managing correspondence, and ensuring timely case processing. We can offer job security and stability, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.Apply today!RESPONSIBILITIESConduct initial screening of Medicare appeals within seven working days of assignmentPrepare administrative records for U.S. Federal Court of U.S. District CourtScreen claim files for completeness, proper jurisdiction, and other designated elementsDocket new appeals in the electronic case filing systemConvert final action documents into PDF format utilizing Adobe ProRequest missing Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) hearing files and missing ALJ decisions within seven working daysUpload items upon receipt to file cabinet on the same day the item is receivedPrepare interim letters to cure a case processing error within seven days of assignmentUpload interim letters into e-filing system with the correct event recordedRequest consent to email Council decisions while the Departmental Appeals Board is in telework statusSave copies of the Council decisions issued the previous week to the shared J drivePrepare and ship boxes to contractors and/or paper files to be digitized to Quality Associate IncorporatedScan and upload paper components of files to the File Cabinet in order to process cases in telework statusProcess incoming appeal requests and correspondenceOpen and span all incoming mail and log it in the Mail log within two business daysRefer unusual correspondence and questions to CORCompletes docketing of requests for review, requests claim files and, for paper requests for reviewPrepare Acknowledgment Letter within two (2) business days of the requestUpdate DABACTS to reflect receipt of claim files within two (2) business days of receiptUpon receipt of the case file, update missing Case Menu information and case location in DAB ACTSPrepare and mail final decisions, orders, and letters within the prescribed periodREQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCEIn lieu of educational experience, candidate must have one year of experience conducting legal researchExperience preparing and reviewing legal documents / briefings and other memorandumExperience analyzing legal documentsExperience utilizing a variety of forums to conduct the research of various lawsREQUIRED EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONSMaster’s or equivalent graduate degreeCan be substituted for two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a J.D or LL.BLOCATIONWashington, DC 20201CLEARANCEMay be subject to HSPD-12 credentialing requirementsU.S. Citizenship and ability to pass background investigation to handle sensitive informationCLIENTDepartment of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary, Departmental Appeals BoardTRAVELTravel may be requiredWORK HOURS40 hours per week8 hours per working dayEMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATIONEmployment Classification Eligibility — W2RELOCATIONMay be eligible for relocation benefitsWest 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) 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.

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