Legal Clerk | Atlanta, GA - Jamison Professional Services, Inc. (JPS)

Jamison Professional Services, Inc. (“Jamison”) is currently seeking a qualified and motivated candidate for the position of General Clerk.

Job Title: General Clerk | Atlanta, GA

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following are summary descriptions of the requirements of this performance work statement that include, but is not limited to:

• Receives incoming telephone calls and visitors, determines the nature of business, and tactfully refers calls to the appropriate staff member.
• Assist with receipt and distribution of incoming mail for the agency. Create, tab, and tab indexes, and other documents as needed. Typing is done consistently on a personal computer. Uses a variety of office equipment in conducting the work of the office, including but not limited to personal computers, typewriter, fax machine, copy machine, mail equipment, scanner, etc.
• Performs legal research, analyzing legal decisions, question. Opinions, rulings, and other issues affecting appeals. Performs research from reference sources including various United States Code, Code of Federal Regulations, Westlaw, and Board decisions.
• Prepare cases for hearing, including writing synopses of issues and noting case file deficiencies, researching legal issues, assisting at teleconferences and hearings. Initiates inquiries regarding case processing and responds to appeal inquiries on behalf of the Administrative Judge (AJ) of the office.
• Assist with responding to oral and written requests from Board offices, Congressional offices, the public, appellants, and their representatives, concerning potential, pending and past appeals and general Board procedures. Analyzes and evaluates initial appeals, determines timeless and jurisdictional issues and hearing requirements.

REQUIRED AND DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Recent experience in the administrative field or in a related legal clerical assistant area.
• Basic knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the legal/adjudicatory field.
• Familiar with legal documents.
• Familiar with legal databases such as LexisNexis, Westlaw and Pacer.
• Conducting legal research.
• Drafting synopses and correspondence.
• Proficient in operating office equipment, such as personal computers, copy machines, scanners, etc.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• High school diploma.

HOURS OF OPERATION:
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (1/2 hour for lunch) Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the facility is closed due to local or national emergencies and/or administrative closings.

PRIMARY PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:
Atlanta Regional Office

401 W. Peachtree St. NW.

Suite 1050

Atlanta, GA 30308

Jamison Corporate Overview:
Jamison Professional Services, Inc. (Jamison) is a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) headquartered in metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia. We specialize in providing professional management, administrative, healthcare, court reporters and transcriptionist experts, and document/ record and telehealth operational support solutions to U.S. Government, State and commercial clients. Jamison is a nationwide professional staff augmentation company, that helps commercial clients and government agencies expand their talent acquisition reach by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to be successful. Jamison offers a wide range of employment opportunities in the commercial and government sectors. We seek employees who share our values of service excellence, integrity, and professionalism. Jamison affords equal employment opportunity to all individuals, regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Our employees, as well as applicants and others with whom we do business, will not be subjected to sexual, racial, religious, ethnic, or any other form of unlawful harassment and/or discrimination. In addition, JPS adheres to the equal employment opportunity requirements of all states and localities in which it does business. Jamison’s commitment to equal opportunity is applied through every aspect of the employment relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, placement, training, compensation, promotion, transfer, termination, and all other matters of employment. Applicants may be required to successfully complete an online assessment to determine qualifications for positions requiring specific skills.

All applications must be submitted through our application system at: https://www.jps-online.com/apply-now/