Job Description
Litigation Paralegal III Supporting Health Care Fraud
#25-95
Mobile, Alabama, United States
Worksite:
USAO
Posted Salary:
$28.65 per hour
Description:
Be a part of the nationwide law enforcement initiative that removes the tools of crime from criminal organizations, depriving wrongdoers of proceeds from their crime and impacting the infrastructure of criminal enterprises.
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** Federal (**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***) is focused on delivering unsurpassed services in support of law enforcement and homeland security. We currently have a vacancy for a Paralegal III in Health Care Fraud. In this role, you will be supporting the overall mission of the United States Attorney's Office (USAO). If you are looking for a meaningful, mission driven career, Join **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***!
Paralegal III performs, but is not limited to the following duties:
The Paralegal will provide support services directly and independently supporting one or more Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs. The work requires a specialized knowledge of legal processes, federal and local rules of civil procedure, and federal court practices. In addition, the employee must have experience drafting and filing motions, preparing subpoenas, preparing and filing notices of depositions, drafting discovery documents, conducting legal research, identifring relevant case issues, researching facts and assisting generally with case investigations. It is preferred that the employee have experience conducting medical record reviews and analysis, and is familiar with medical coding and billing practices. Employee must have a working knowledge of litigation support principles, especially as those principles are applied to records containing personal, health, confidential and sensitive information as well as in various electronic formats, databases, and media. He/She will proficiently receive, organize, and maintain voluminous hard copy and electronic records generated in connection with matters in both the investigation and active litigation stages. The Paralegal will conduct ongoing detailed reviews and analysis of information, and will maintain records and data in an upto-date manner in formats consistent from case-to-case. Duties will include, but not be limited to, summarizing, highlighting, tabbing, logging, and charting records, data, and other information. The Paralegal must be willing and available to be trained as to the use of the USAO's in-house electronic document management systems, and how to identifu and organize pertinent records and data. The selectee also may assist the USAO's Criminal Division when these matters are being considered for parallel civil and criminal actions.
Requirements:
Undergraduate or Associates Degree or Paralegal Certificate and 3 or more years legal support and trial experience; Health related training or experience helpful; Automated litigation support experience. Excellent written and oral communication skills Paralegal knowledge, including knowledge of standard legal citation system sufficient to perform manual and computer assisted legal research Proficient in operating a variety of computer applications, including word processing, database, spreadsheet, and telecommunications Ability to analyze, organize and present large volumes of data through the use of common software programs Self-motivated and ability to work independently, organize evidence and produce written reports This position requires U.S. Citizenship and a 7 (or 10) year minimum background investigation.
Agency Overview
The ACE Unit of the US Attorney's Office (USAO) is responsible fortaking actions to recover government money lost to fraud or other misconduct or to impose penalties for violations. Affirmative Civil Enforcement (ACE) refers to filing civil lawsuits on behalf of the United States.
Benefits Overview
At **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** Federal, we recognize the diverse needs of our employees and strive to provide an excellent package to help meet those needs. Comprehensive benefits are offered with greater choice and flexibility to support your health, work-life balance, and professional growth. A package providing employee only coverage can be built around our basic plans at $0 employee cost for: Medical, Dental, Vision, Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Employee Assistance Program. For more information, click here.
Telework Eligibility:
This position is not currently approved for telework and requires work to be performed onsite
EEO and Important Policy Statements:
Consistent with our goal of empowering people, **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** Federal is committed to providing all employees and employment candidates the right to equal employment opportunities and a harassment-free work environment free from retaliation. **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***'s employment practices are based on an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity applies to all policies and procedures including recruitment and hiring, promotions, transfers, and terminations, as well as compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. Our long-term success depends upon our ability to attract, retain, and develop a workforce with the knowledge and skills needed to support the vital missions of our customers. **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** Federal is proud to maintain a drug-free workplace. Satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screening is a condition of employment. As a supplier of services to federal government agencies, such as DEA, FBI, USCIS, USPIS, etc., we also adhere to agency standards with respect to prior drug usage.
