Senior Case Admin (Travel Required)

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Senior Case Admin for a Contract assignment with one of our premier Regulatory clients in Washington, D.C.

• Paralegal certificate AND bachelors degree required Candidate must be in the DMV area. This role requires traveling for hearings (hearings can be 1-3 weeks)
  
  

This position performs a variety of specific duties in support of the Office of Hearing Officers' operations and functions, including applying analytical skills to assist the Hearing Officers and the parties and their counsel in adjudicatory proceedings.

Responsibilities :

• Manages docket of assigned cases, including maintenance of the official records of those proceedings and the Office of Hearing Officer's electronic docket.
• Receives, compiles, and organizes information for the preparation of various documents, including orders and decisions.
• Monitors case deadlines and assists the Hearing Officers with effectively managing their case dockets, including monitoring their cases when they are out of the office and consulting with the Chief Hearing Officer and Deputy Chief Hearing Officer as necessary to determine if action must be taken.
• Acts as liaison between parties and Hearing Officers to facilitate resolution of pre-hearing motions and requests, serving as a knowledgeable resource for information regarding the Office of Hearing Officers' policies, procedures, programs, objectives, and operational functions.
• Anticipates and resolves issues that may arise during the course of the case.
• Prepares a variety of documents for the Hearing Officers, including notices, orders, and correspondence.
• Proofreads and cite checks draft decisions, orders, and other documents prepared by Hearing Officers; verifies facts from case records; ensures that final decisions and orders are in proper form and are properly served on the parties; circulates final decisions to appropriate departments.
• Examines pleadings to ensure their accuracy and completeness; contacts attorneys or parties if submitted pleadings and other documents do not comply with the Code of Procedure or the Office of Hearing Officers' procedures.
• Attends pre-hearing conferences and hearings to assist with the conduct of the hearing and the management of evidence.
• Compiles statistical information and reports as required.
• Participates in special projects at the request of the Case Administrator Manager, the Chief Hearing Officer, or the Deputy Chief Hearing Officer.
  
  

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree and paralegal certificate required.
• Strong writing and research skills, as well as experience with legal research databases and cite-checking.
• Strong planning and organization skills, as well as excellent interpersonal and written communication skills required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft software applications.
  
  

Preferred Skills:

• Paralegal experience preferred.
• Litigation or securities-related experience preferred.
  
  

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at https://sgainc.com/ .

SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company EEO page to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.