Role Description Paralegal Specialist II shall provide advanced litigation support and claims analysis to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), Public Safety Officers' Benefits (PSOB) Program. Supports Government personnel by reviewing evidence, analyzing legal and factual issues, preparing documentation, supporting appeals, and assisting in the administration of federal public safety officer benefit claims. - Review assigned claims and identify issues of fact and law. - Analyze supporting documentation and case evidence. - Meet with Government personnel to discuss assigned claims. - Capture, track, and organize program metrics and case information. - Support processing of Hearing Officer and BJA Director appeals. - Prepare documents supporting Public Safety Officers' Educational Assistance (PSOEA) claims. - Request, review, and track required claim documentation. - Draft correspondence and supporting case documents for Government review. - Maintain accurate case records within the PSOB 2.0 Portal. - Perform general reviews of new claim submissions. - Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications - Associate's Degree or equivalent; Bachelor's Degree preferred. - Minimum three (3) years of benefits/claims experience or four (4) years of paralegal experience. - Experience preparing legal or administrative documents. - Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook. - Strong organizational and analytical skills. - Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust (Minimum Background Investigation). - Must be a U.S. citizen. Requirements - Knowledge of legal research and document review practices. - Ability to analyze complex documentation and identify issues. - Strong written and verbal communication skills. - Excellent organizational and recordkeeping abilities. - Ability to manage multiple priorities. - Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. - Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. - Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

• Provide assistance to attorneys in fact investigation, witness interviews, drafting pleadings and correspondence, legal research, document preparation and production, database management, docketing/case management, and overall client service. • Prepare materials for and assist in preparation for depositions, hearings, and trials and related proceedings, and attend same if needed. • Pre-trial preparation and trial attendance. • Prepare draft pleadings and discovery. • Coordinate filing of pleadings/documents and arrange for service. • Collect and summarize medical and/or other records. • Assist with calendaring/docketing. • Work with attorneys in multiple offices. • Act as a liaison between clients, colleagues, and experts to ensure timely communication of case information and production of materials. • Stay informed of developments in the product liability practice areas and the Paralegal industry. • Maintain professional demeanor and attitude. • Comply with firm policies. • Sustain attention to detail and quality of work. • Learn/develop technical proficiency in database use and management; internet/electronic research; and project folder/electronic file maintenance. • Independently organize and manage files or delegate similar tasks to Paralegal Assistants or Information Governance and supervise same. • Attend and participate in in-house CLEs. • Mentor Paralegal Assistants. • Anticipate attorney needs. • Independently handle all key duties without supervision of another Paralegal or Senior Paralegal.

Role Description Paralegal Specialist I shall provide litigation support and claims analysis to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), Public Safety Officers' Benefits (PSOB) Program. Supports Benefits Specialists and Government personnel by: - Reviewing claims - Analyzing supporting documentation - Preparing case materials - Tracking appeals - Assisting with the administration of federal death, disability, and educational assistance benefits Qualifications - Associate's Degree or equivalent; Bachelor's Degree preferred - Minimum two (2) years of benefits/claims experience or two (2) years of paralegal experience - Experience preparing legal or administrative documents - Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook - Strong organizational and analytical skills - Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust (Minimum Background Investigation) - Must be a U.S. citizen Requirements - Knowledge of legal research and document review practices - Ability to analyze complex documentation and identify issues - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Excellent organizational and recordkeeping abilities - Ability to manage multiple priorities - Strong Microsoft Excel skills - Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information - Ability to work independently and collaboratively Benefits - Rate: $34 - $38 per hour - Work Schedule: Monday through Friday (Dayshift Hours)

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a broad range of life sciences agreements, including: Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs), Clinical Site Agreements (CSAs), Investigator Agreements, Confidentiality Agreements (NDAs/CDAs) • Support contract negotiations with clinical sites, hospitals, investigators, CROs, vendors, and strategic partners • Review and negotiate clinical trial budgets in collaboration with Clinical Operations, Finance, and external sites • Coordinate contract execution and maintain contract records using contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems or other contract repositories • Partner with Legal, Clinical Operations, Procurement, Regulatory Affairs, Finance, and Business Development teams to facilitate timely contract execution and study start-up activities • Track contract status, key milestones, amendments, renewals, and deliverables throughout the contract lifecycle