Paralegal Specialist

West 4th StrategyWashington, DC

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Education

Master's Degree

Career level

Entry-level

Remote

On-site

Benefits

Dental Insurance

Disability

Health Insurance

Job Description

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 jurisdiction
Dockets new appeals in DABACTS and/or e-Filing systems and maintains accurate case tracking
Contacts HHS contractors to obtain Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) claim files and retrieves electronic ALJ files from secure servers
Converts ALJ final action documents into PDF format using Adobe Pro and uploads to DABACTS or e-Filing systems
Conducts initial screening of Medicare appeals within seven working days of assignment
Cures claim file defects by obtaining missing hearing files or ALJ decisions and uploads received items the same day
Prepares and uploads interim letters to correct case processing errors within seven working days of assignment
Contacts parties to request authorization to email Council decisions during telework operations
Saves copies of issued Council decisions to the shared J drive weekly
Prepares 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 processing
Processes and logs all incoming appeal requests and correspondence within two business days and refers unusual correspondence to the COR
Completes docketing of requests for review, prepares acknowledgment letters, and requests claim files within two business days
Updates DABACTS to reflect claim file receipt, case information, and case location within two business days
Prepares, mails, and uploads final decisions, orders, and letters within prescribed timeframes in accordance with release instructions

REQUIRED EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS

Master’s or equivalent graduate degree (e.g. - J.D., LL.B, or similar) OR
Two (2) years of higher-level graduate education leading to the acquisition of such a J.D., LL.B, or similar

REQUIRED 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 laws

LOCATION

Washington, DC 20201

CLEARANCE

U.S. Citizenship and ability to pass background investigation to handle sensitive information

CLIENT

Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary, Departmental Appeals Board

TRAVEL

Minimal travel required (if any)

WORK HOURS

40 hours per week
8 hours per working day

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION

Employment Classification Eligibility — W2

RELOCATION

May be eligible for relocation benefits

West 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.

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West 4th Strategy lists this role as a Full-time position.

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West 4th Strategy is looking for a candidate with "Entry-level" experience level.

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The education requirement for this position is Master's Degree. Candidates with relevant qualifications or equivalent experience may also be considered.

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West 4th Strategy offers following benefits: Dental Insurance, Disability, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Vision Insurance, and Paid Time Off for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.

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