Job Title: Senior Legal Specialist / Legal Assistant SeniorDuration: 12+ MonthsWork hours: 9 AM - 5 PM ; lunch period (Unpaid):1 Hour (unpaid)BG Check Required: YesJob Description:Review and analyze State and Federal Laws pertaining to the programs using funds overseen by the division. Coordinate with outside agencies and other subrecipients to conduct risk assessments, determining the likelihood of compliance with applicable laws and guidance. Conduct on-site and/or remote compliance monitoring of the project and/or program by reviewing their policies, procedures, contracts for compliance with State and Federal Law.Review and analyze program policies and procedures, participant records, programmatic documentation, independent auditors' reports, financial information and prior monitoring reports against the applicable law.Develop recommendations for corrective action.Under the supervision of the Division of Disaster Recovery, & Mitigation (DRM) monitoring team manager, assist with the development, execution and review of monitoring plans and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) for programs with Community Development Block Grant, Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) and American Rescue Act of 2021 (ARPA) funding.Assist with administrative tasks when needed such as, preparing and maintaining essential records and files for preparation in official federal monitoring's and audits.Education:Seven (7) years of professional experience in legal or legislative research, which shall have included the preparation of basic research and technical reports.Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and three (3) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.Possession of a master's degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Government, or other relevant area from an accredited college or university; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.Possession of a Juris Doctor degree or bachelor of laws degree from an accredited law schoolAbout our Company: -22nd Century Technologies, Inc., is one of the fastest growing IT Service Integrator and Workforce Solution companies in the United States. Founded in 1997, 22nd Century Technologies is a Certified National Minority Business Enterprise with 6,000+ people including 600+ Cyber SMEs nationwide supporting our customers in all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico. With HQs in Somerset, NJ and Mclean, VA, 22nd Century has 14 offices throughout the United States. As part of our unrelenting focus on quality and compliance, 22nd Century Technologies’ delivery is based on Certified Matured Processes including CMMI L3 Dev & SVC, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, and ISO 9001 quality processes. With a strong focus on the public sector, 22nd Century currently holds government contracts with 14 out of 15 Federal Executive agencies including DoD, 37 other Federal agencies, 50 States, 115+ Local agencies, and 37 School Districts. In the last three years, we have expanded our services to Fortune 500 and other commercial clients and currently support 80+ commercial clients.Recognized among “Best Company to Work For” by Forbes, 22nd Century Technologies, Inc., consistently exceeds our clients’ expectations by focusing on their absolute satisfaction with jobs while keeping our employees motivated.“22nd Century Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer" and “US Citizens & all other parties authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply."All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
