Position Overview
The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) seeks an Expert-Level Senior Paralegal Specialist V to provide advanced paralegal support for the Public Safety Officers' Benefits (PSOB) Program. This senior position requires extensive specialized experience in benefits/claims processing and provides critical support in administering federal death, disability, and educational assistance benefits to public safety officers and their families.
Required Qualifications
Education (Required):
Paralegal Certificate OR
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution (legal emphasis preferred)
Experience (Mandatory):
Eight (8) or more years of paralegal experience
At least five (5) years must be specifically in benefits/claims processing
Demonstrated expertise in federal benefits administration
Proven track record of complex claims analysis
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\n$103,604 - $125,117 a year
Program Scope
Annual Processing Volume:
Death Benefits: 750 applications
Disability Claims: 150 applications
Educational Assistance: 600 applications
Hearing Officer Appeals: 150 applications
BJA Director Appeals: 65 applications
Core Responsibilities
Expert Level Case Management:
Lead complex case reviews of PSOB death and disability claims
Provide expert analysis of challenging cases
Document reviews in PSOB 2.0 Portal (same-day requirement)
Conduct high-level case analysis meetings
Process sophisticated benefits claims involving:
Fatal heart attacks
Strokes
Vascular ruptures
Complex medical conditions
Precedent-setting cases
Leadership and Oversight:
Guide case analysis strategies
Provide technical expertise to team members
Establish best practices for case processing
Monitor quality control standards
Ensure regulatory compliance
Data Management and Reporting:
Oversee PSOB metrics collection
Direct comprehensive reporting initiatives
Manage case tracking systems
Supervise appeals documentation
Maintain program integrity standards
Security Requirements
Citizenship Requirements:
U.S. Citizenship or legal permanent residence mandatory
Must meet DOJ Residency Requirement (three of past five years):
1. U.S. residency
2. Overseas federal/military service
3. Dependent status of federal/military employee overseas
Security Clearance:
Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) required
Public Trust Position qualification mandatory
Continuous compliance with DOJ security protocols
Work Environment
Location:
100% Remote position
Must reside within United States
Must maintain secure home office environment
Technical Requirements:
High-speed internet connection (mandatory)
Professional telephone service
Dedicated secure workspace
Ability to maintain confidential environment
Government-Furnished Equipment:
DOJ-issued laptop
DOJ-issued smartphone
Secure access credentials
Required to return all equipment upon separation
Work Schedule
Core Hours:
Monday through Friday
6:30 AM - 6:30 PM Eastern Time
8-10 hour workday
Flexible scheduling options after 90-day probation
Federal Holidays (Paid):
All federal holidays observed
Including Inauguration Day when applicable
11 standard federal holidays plus special observances
Required Expert Competencies
Technical Expertise:
Master-level proficiency in PSOB 2.0 Portal
Expert knowledge of federal benefits systems
Advanced case management capabilities
Superior documentation skills
Process improvement expertise
Leadership Skills:
Strategic planning ability
Team guidance and mentoring
Quality control management
Stakeholder relationship management
Crisis resolution expertise
Application Package Requirements
Mandatory Documentation:
1. Comprehensive resume detailing:
Eight years of paralegal experience
Five years of benefits/claims expertise
Federal benefits processing history
Leadership experience
2. Educational credentials verification
3. Citizenship/residency documentation
4. Professional references (minimum 3)
5. Security clearance information
6. Writing sample demonstrating analytical skills
Federal Benefits Package
Comprehensive Benefits:
Senior-level federal salary
Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB)
Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI)
Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with matching
Annual leave (based on federal service)
Sick leave
Paid federal holidays
Professional development funding
Remote work flexibility
\nAll positions require U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residence and the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance. Candidates must meet DOJ residency requirements, having spent three of the past five years residing in the U.S., working overseas for the federal government, or as a dependent of a federal employee overseas.
Akicita Federal, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity