Assistant Attorney General (Health Care)
Assistant Attorney General (Health Care)
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- Find a rewarding career making a difference: Join the Office of the Attorney General!The Health Care unit within the State Services section is seeking an attorney with a background or strong interest in health care and public health law to join their team. This position serves as both litigation and general counsel for its state agency clients. This is an exciting role for an attorney who is eager to handle complex and high-profile litigation and to be on the forefront of state and national public health policy trends and legal developments.Application will be reviewed and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Interested parties are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
WHO WE ARE
The Office of the Attorney General/Department of Law is the Peoples Lawyer. The Attorney General Phil Weiser was elected by the people of Colorado and is the States chief lawyer and law enforcement official. Our vision for the Department of Law is: Together we serve Colorado and its people advancing the rule of law protecting our democracy and promoting justice for all. Our core values and commitment to diversity equity and inclusion drive our actions anddemonstrateour focus on being principled public servants who are innovative and better together.Learn more about the Colorado Attorney Generals Office here. Description of Job
The Health Care Unit within the State Services Section serves as counsel for the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (the State Medicaid Agency) and the public health divisions within the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. On behalf of these two clients the unit handles a full range of litigation enforcement procurement compliance and general counsel/advice matters. The unit provides both agency clients with legal opinions and memorandums on a wide range of issues and questions as well as providing general strategic and legal guidanceon a daily basis. On behalf of the State Medicaid Agency unit attorneyshandle all litigation matters including defending againstprovider and recipient appeals litigate challenges to Department policies and regulations engage with vendors in contract disputes defend the Department in rate setting appeals defend the state against adverse actions taken by the federal government and coordinate inter-agency efforts at both the state and federal level when faced with provider terminations due to fraud or abuse. For the State Health Department unit attorneys are tasked with litigating and advising on all health facility licensing and compliance issues paramedic/EMT certification suspension or revocation matters vital records disputes challenges involving the medical marijuana registry and advise and litigate matters related to disease control outbreaks and carrying out these duties the Health Care unitattorneyspractice at all levels of administrativestateand federal courts.
Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Qualified applicantsmustbe licensed to practice law in Colorado or be clearly eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar. Candidates eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar willbe requiredtosubmitproof of their completed application before the first day of employment.
Wework as a collegial and effectiveteam and are looking for litigators with a diversity of backgrounds who are excited to work collaboratively and bring different perspectives to our team. The strongest candidates will have the ability to drive and handle complex litigation; have exceptional research and writing skills; and havea publichealth health care financing regulatory compliance and/or administrative law background.
Further thisposition handles cases that involvecomplex rate setting and reimbursement methodologies. If you have financial reporting experience and/or experience with trust and estate and probate law pleaseindicatethis in your cover letter as these are valuable skills for our team.
THIS POSITION REQUIRES AT LEAST ONE WRITING SAMPLE. PLEASE REVIEW THE HOW TO APPLY SECTION OF THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT FOR MORE INFORMATION.The Office of the Attorney General offers challenging interesting and meaningful work. We are an equal opportunity employer and believe that a diverse work force adds quality and perspective to the services we provide to the public. Candidates with diverse qualities and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Applicants must pass a thorough background investigation prior to appointment.
- Candidates eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar will be required to submit proof of their completed application and application for Practice Pending Admission before the first day of employment. For more information about admission to the Colorado bar please visit the Colorado Supreme Courts Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel website.
- This position offers flexible work arrangements. Please note that flexible work arrangements may change based on business needs.
- Colorado Department of Law participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
This position is non-classified and is not subject to appeal rights.Supplemental Information
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants must establish an account with and complete the online applications including the Contact Information section. Applicants are not required to complete the Work Experience Education or Additional Information sections of the online application. Applicants must provide 1) a cover letter detailing their interest in the position and their relevant experience; 2) a resume; 3) one independent writing sample and 4) three professional references. Use the Attachments feature of the online application to add documents.Applicant may redact information that identifies their age date of birth or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
ADAAA Requests
The Department of Law is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment including completing the application process interviewing completing any pre-employment testing participating in the employee selection process and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator Julie Christopher at .
For general information regarding this position and other attorney opportunities at our office please contact our Legal Talent Director at .
WHY WORK FOR US
We Embrace Flexibility
We aim to produce outstanding work product for our clients be efficient with our time and support each other as team members which also means we embrace flexible working arrangements when and where possible.
We Are Committed to Diversity Equity and Inclusion
At the DOL our commitment to DEI is thriving. We know that we are better together when our differences are valued and everyone is inspired and empowered to contribute. As such we strive to provide a safe environment where individuals feel valued and respected for who they are; demonstrate a behavior and mindset where differences are welcomed and individuals are treated equally and empowered to do their best work; and promote growth and innovation through a diverse workforce. We empower an active Diversity Equity & Inclusion Impact Team that creates approaches to ensure safe spaces and a culture supportive of people being their authentic selves hosts events and programs on DEI areas important to our employees enables development and sustainability of resource groups that give a voice to historically marginalized populations focuses on retaining our incredible talent and more! If your professional goals include promoting growth and innovation with colleagues who recognize that we are better together when our differences are valued and respected then DOL is your place to be!
We Have Strong Core Values
Our core values drive our actions. At the Department of Law we are: 1) principled maintaining the highest ethical standards rigorous legal analysis and careful evaluation of facts; 2) public servants who are always ensuring our work is not about us but instead is about the people of Colorado; 3) innovative by seeking to identify the best approach make deliberate decisions and look to improve; and 4) better together by working to support each other and collaborate.
We are Committed to Developing our Attorneys
We are deeply invested in our talent and regularly provide meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth through training and coaching. Further our professional development and performance goal setting process is collaborative and ongoing and aimed at helping our attorneys grow and succeed.
We Offer Excellent Benefits
In addition to the comprehensiveState of Colorado benefits package including competitive medical and dental health plans employer-paid life insurance paid holidays retirement plans withColorado PERA and vacation and sick leave earned each month there are many other unique benefits that we offer including:
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness:As a state government employee you might be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. A borrower may qualify for forgiveness by making 120on-time payments while employed full-time in public service if they have certain kinds offederal loans in a qualifying repayment plan
- Free access to a recently renovated on-site fitness center
- Excellent work-life programs such as flexible work schedules professional development opportunities and an employee discount program
- Employer-paid mental health and counseling services through Colorado State Employee Assistance Program
- Employer-paid annual attorney registrationdues
- Employer-provided access to professional development training and CLE through PLI Department of Law University and other entities.
Employment Type
Full-Time
