PARALEGAL SPECIALIST I in Waldorf, Maryland at CLJ Consulting And Contracting LLC

Location: Remote (Must be Conducted in the United States)

Rate: $34 - $38 per hour

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday (Dayshift Hours)

Scope:

Paralegal Specialist I shall provide litigation support and claims analysis to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), Public Safety Officers' Benefits (PSOB) Program. Supports Benefits Specialists and Government personnel by reviewing claims, analyzing supporting documentation, preparing case materials, tracking appeals, and assisting with the administration of federal death, disability, and educational assistance benefits.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Review assigned claims and identify issues of fact and law. Analyze supporting documentation and case evidence. Meet with Government personnel to discuss assigned claims. Capture, track, and organize program metrics and case information. Support processing of Hearing Officer and BJA Director appeals. Prepare documents supporting Public Safety Officers' Educational Assistance (PSOEA) claims. Request, review, and track required claim documentation. Draft correspondence and supporting case documents for Government review. Maintain accurate case records within the PSOB 2.0 Portal. Perform general reviews of new claim submissions. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate's Degree or equivalent; Bachelor's Degree preferred. Minimum two (2) years of benefits/claims experience or two (2) years of paralegal experience. Experience preparing legal or administrative documents. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust (Minimum Background Investigation). Must be a U.S. citizen

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of legal research and document review practices. Ability to analyze complex documentation and identify issues. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent organizational and recordkeeping abilities. Ability to manage multiple priorities. Strong Microsoft Excel skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. Ability to work independently and collaboratively.