Clerical Assistant

Diverse Staffing Services, Inc. dba DiverseGOV is currently seeking dependable, highly organized, detail-oriented employees of good character who are ready to support the mission of customers who are federal, state, local government agencies, educational institutions, or not-for-profit companies throughout the U.S.

Now Accepting Clerical Assistant Applicants in New Orleans, LA

Full-time, contract support role; 40 hours per week

Job Summary

DiverseGOV is seeking a Clerical Assistant for a federal government support opportunity in New Orleans, LA. The position supports the Monetary Penalties and Recovery Unit with routine clerical assistance, data entry, document generation, database updates, reporting, payment record support, file maintenance, and administrative duties related to Financial Litigation and Asset Forfeiture casework.

Responsibilities

• Enter information into databases and case management systems accurately and timely.
• Open cases, establish new debts, close expired or fully paid debts, and update collection records as directed.
• Generate weekly/monthly collection reports, statistical reports, tickle/task reports, and indirect payment reports.
• Prepare demand letters, repayment-related correspondence, default letters, employment verification letters, liens, releases, motions, petitions, garnishment pleadings, direct notice letters, and related forms.
• Assist with reconciling payment histories, posting missing payments, and posting indirect payments.
• Support asset investigation and enforcement efforts by assisting with research, searches, reports, skip tracing, recording information, and file updates.
• Open electronic folders and paper files, enter calendar dates, scan documents, maintain records, and close files.
• Redact personally identifiable information from sensitive documents as required.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, other databases, and Adobe Acrobat Professional.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact professionally with all levels of staff.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work as a reliable team player in a professional office environment.
• Courteous and tactful interpersonal skills.
• Ability to review legal and non-legal documents, including motions, briefs, financial records, and case materials.
• Prior legal support, federal contractor, clerical, administrative, records, collections, or case management experience is helpful.

Schedule and Work Setting

• Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week.
• Typical office hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• On-site at a federal office in New Orleans, LA

Background and Security Requirements

• Must be able to satisfy DOJ background/security requirements before starting on-site.
• Must meet DOJ residency requirements, having lived in the United States for three of the past five years or qualifying under applicable exceptions.
• Must comply with confidentiality, nondisclosure, cybersecurity awareness, PII safeguarding, ethics, and information security requirements.

Benefits Of This Assignment at DiverseGOV

• You'll support mission-critical operations in a respected DOJ environment.
• You'll represent a responsive a federal contractor with long-standing government staffing experience and long-tenured government employees across the U.S.
• You'll have bona fide health, and welfare benefits available like medical, dental, optical and ancillary insurance options, 401K, paid sick time, holidays and vacation after 1 year.

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DiverseGOV is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. DiverseGOV complies with applicable affirmative action and OFCCP requirements for federal contractors.