Paralegal
The Paralegal provides support to attorneys and senior paralegals through routine administrative tasks and basic legal research.
Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Technology, Infrastructure & Engineering, Health, Manufacturing, Public Safety, Consulting, 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
Must be able to obtain and maintain the required customer clearance for access to systems, facilities, equipment and property.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Answering, screening, and routing phone calls and greeting and screening visitors.
Issues visitor badges, maintain sign-in logs, and ensure compliance with security provisions are followed.
Processing, date stamping, sorting, and logging mail deliveries and copying projects.
Preparing and processing outgoing mail and light shipments.
Operating basic office equipment, e.g., photocopier, facsimile, multi-line phone/voicemail systems, mailing machines, security keypad, and computer programs.
Generates forms and documents from templates; data entry, file creation and management, including purging of paper files and electronic media for destruction or archiving.
Coding and filing documents in an extensive alphabetical file.
May include inventorying supply deliveries and supply levels and restocking supply room.
Reserving conference rooms and government vehicles using the online calendars.
Submitting service requests to the property management as needed.
Ability to organize work and complete assignments consisting of numerous steps varying in nature and sequence.
Opens cases strictly from the authorizations and then emails the ‘new case opened’ email, containing the new case file folder’s location and USAO #. (sent when the case is opened.)
Responsible for entering civil and criminal case opening information into the USAO case management system, CaseView. Includes opening new cases and appeal court records, entering or closing cases and declinations.
Entering data requires fact checking and ensuring the data being entered is accurate. This involves:
-Cases requiring quality control review and review of material using online databases such as Google.
-Error Correction: Identify and correct any errors or inconsistencies in the data.
-Maintaining Confidentiality: Adhered to strict privacy protocols to protect sensitive information.
-Documenting Work: Keeping logs or records of the data entry process and any changes made.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of zero to two (0-2) years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education/experience.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
EOE including Disability/Vet
*Please note, that this position is contingent upon the award or funding. The essential duties, experience, education requirements, and salary are subject to change.*
The estimated pay range for this role is $20 to $25 per hour , with the final offer contingent on location, skillset, and experience.
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).