Law Clerk

About this role

SUMMARY 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.

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc.   serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business ( Business Services, Health, Infrastructure and Engineering, Mission Optimization, Technology and Transportation ) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays.  

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

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS The ability to obtain, maintain, and access classified information at the T4 Public Trust level, which requires U.S. Citizenship.

This position requires on-site presence, Monday - Friday, 5 days per week.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

Works independently or as a team leader as required.

Evaluate complaints to identify potential violations of HIPAA Rules and/or applicable federal civil rights, conscience, and religious freedom regulations. Provides written comments to the COR.

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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the es sential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects, and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk, and 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 by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.  Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic.

EOE including Disability/Vet

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  

• Training and Development Opportunities  

Your application submission will be considered for all potential employment opportunities with Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI).

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