Legal Support - Hearings and regulations
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07-10-2022
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Job Description
Req ID : 1675646
Position: Legal Support - Hearings and Regulations
location: Boston MA, 02111 ( Hybrid 1 day at office other remote)
Duration: 3+ Months
Summary
Due to the increased demand following the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a backlog of pending decisions that require additional resources to ensure recipients receive a timely hearing decision. Client is seeking an individual to support the legal department in conducting fair hearings and reviewing the regulations governing the comprehensive state benefits.
Responsibilities
- Conduct professional, fair, and impartial hearings in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and procedures in such a manner so as to improve public confidence in the integrity of the hearing process and administration of veterans' benefits
- Render timely written decisions based on relevant statutes, regulations, directives, policies, and standards.
- Decisions must be submitted to the DVS General Counsel, or his/her designee, at least three (3) business days before DVS is required to render a decision in accordance with applicable statutes, regulations, and or policies.
- Provide administrative support to the legal team during the review and rewrite of regulations governing the comprehensive benefits program.
- Review prior hearings which were audio recorded and work with the legal team to draft hearing decisions.
Requirements
- Education toward such a degree will be prorated based on the proportion of the requirements completed.
- Strong legal research and writing background
- Should have at least (A) three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in investigatory or law enforcement work, (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below
- An associate's or higher degree may be substituted for the required experience.
- Strong legal research and writing background
Employment Type
Full Time
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