Overview
Lawyer – OCR Case Processing Support Jobs in Aurora, USA at Kaiva Tech
Kaiva Tech, LLC is seeking a Lawyer – OCR Case Processing Support
Department: Operations – Services
Reports To: Kaiva Program Manager
Location: On-site:
Denver, CO.
Schedule: Monday – Friday
Hours: Full-time, 40-hours/week
FLSA Status: (HR will determine)
Clearance: Public Trust
Position Summary
The Lawyer – OCR Case Processing Support provides direct support to the Office for Civil Rights by reviewing, analyzing, and processing civil rights complaints in accordance with Article I of the OCR Case Processing Manual (CPM). This position conducts legal and procedural evaluations related to jurisdiction, timeliness, complaint sufficiency, and case disposition in support of high-volume OCR case processing operations. The role is responsible for drafting legally sound work products, including evaluation memoranda, dismissal and notification letters, and related case documentation, while ensuring adherence to federal civil rights authorities, OCR policies and procedures, and applicable federal information security requirements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Review and assess incoming complaints submitted to the Office for Civil Rights to determine eligibilityforprocessingunderestablished
OCRproceduresandthe
OCRCase Processing Manual (CPM).
- Conductlegalandjurisdictionalanalysesunderapplicablefederalcivilrightsauthorities, including Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, the ADA, and the Age Discrimination Act.
- Evaluate complaint sufficiency, timeliness, waiver considerations, factual support, and legal merit in accordance with OCR standards and procedures.
- Recommend and support appropriate OCR case dispositions, including dismissal, referral, rapid resolution, or initiation of investigative activity.
- Maintain accurate, complete, and well-organized case files and supporting documentation consistent with OCR requirements and federal recordkeeping standards.
- Utilize OCR Case Management System (CMS) and Document Management (DM) platforms to document, track, and manage case activity throughout the evaluation process.
- Coordinate with complainants and other relevant parties to obtain clarifications, supporting documentation, and additional information necessary for OCR case evaluation.
- Supportrapidresolutioneffortsandotherevaluation-stageactivitiesinaccordancewith
OCR policies, timelines, and operational procedures.
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal privacy, records management, accessibility, and information security requirements, including the Privacy Act, FOIA, FERPA, and Section
- Support
OCRqualityassuranceinitiativesbyensuringwrittenworkproductsmeetstandardsfor legal sufficiency, technical accuracy, consistency, clarity, and timeliness.
- Manage multiple concurrent assignments and deadlines within a high-volume OCR case processing environment.
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned in support of OCR operations and mission requirements.
Knowledge and Critical Skills
- Strong legal analytical and problem-solving
- Knowledge of federal civil rights statutes and regulatory
- Excellent legal writing, research, and technical documentation
- Ability to manage high-volume caseloads with competing priorities and strict
- Work effectively within structured workflows and standardized
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and electronic case/document management systems.
Education & Work Experience
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law
- Minimum of 4+ years of relevant legal
- Experience with civil rights law, administrative law, investigations, compliance review, or regulatory processes preferred.
- Prior experience supporting federal civil rights enforcement activities or education-related legal matters preferred.
Certifications, Licenses
- Active bar membership preferred
Special Requirements
- Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust level
Work Environment
Employee will be working indoors in an office environment with other people. Potential moderate temperature fluctuations. Typical indoor and computer related noise level, and typical office, paper, and equipment related dust. Exposure to video display terminals…
Title: Lawyer – OCR Case Processing Support
Company: Kaiva Tech
Location: Aurora, USA
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