About Us
The Public Safety Officers' Benefits (PSOB) Program, established in 1976, assists in the recruitment and retention of qualified public safety officers across America. Our program provides crucial benefits including death, educational assistance, and disability to eligible recipients, supporting the law enforcement, firefighter, and first responder communities.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Paralegal Specialist I to join our dedicated team supporting the PSOB Program. This position plays a vital role in reviewing and analyzing supporting evidence for benefits claims, working closely with PSOB Senior Benefits Specialists, Benefits Specialists, and the PSOB Director.
Location
Remote position (Work from home)
Must be based within the United States
Must maintain appropriate home office setup with required internet and telephone services
Essential Functions
Review and analyze new PSOB death and disability claims
Document initial claim reviews in the PSOB 2.0 Portal
Meet with PSOB Director and/or Specialists to discuss claims within three working days of file receipt
Identify potential claim issues based on initial information submission
Review and analyze supporting evidence for cases involving fatal heart attacks, strokes, vascular ruptures, and other medical conditions
Support tracking and processing of cases at Hearing Officer and BJA Director levels
Capture, track, organize, and report PSOB data and metrics
Provide weekly general review of new PSOB claim information
Maintain accurate documentation and records in compliance with federal requirements
Akicita Federal, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All 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.
