Administrative Counsel Senior

Arizona Department of Health Services; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arizona Department of Health Services is seeking an Administrative Counsel Senior to provide in-house legal support to the General Counsel’s Office and advise the Executive Team. The role liaises with the Attorney General's office and outside counsel, handles administrative hearings, record requests, and related confidentiality issues, and signs director-level decisions.

Responsibilities include oversight of hearings, reviewing and drafting notices, and offering legal guidance across agency

Qualifications

• Legal research methods and application of legal principles.
• State and federal statutes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Administrative hearing process, including standard of proof, burden of proof, application of the law to the facts of a particular administrative hearing case, and fair hearing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, track and issue on behalf of the Director: appealable agency actions, notices of hearings, notices of informal settlement conferences, Director's Decisions, and Final Orders for admin hearings.
• Provide in-house legal support to the General Counsel's Office and liaise with the Agency Executive Team, the Attorney General's office and outside counsel.
• Track, review and respond to subpoenas and court orders and coordinate responses while addressing confidentiality/privacy issues.
• Other duties as assigned related to the position.

Skills

Legal research

Regulatory compliance

Administrative law

Written communication

Oral communication

Policy analysis

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctorate degree

Job description

The Arizona Department of Health Services promotes and protects the health of Arizona’s children and adults. Our mission is to promote, protect, and improve the health and wellness of individuals and communities in Arizona. We strive to set the standard for personal and community health through direct care, science, public policy, and leadership. ADHS promotes alternative work schedules, flexible hours. We have positions that can fit any stage in your career; from entry to senior level. We offer a robust benefit package, including the ADHS Student Loan Assistance Program, where eligible employees can receive up to $300.00 per month for their outstanding student loans. Come check us out and see how you can make a difference in the lives of all Arizonans.

Position: ADMINISTRATIVE COUNSEL SENIOR

Address: 150 N 18th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Grade: 26

Job Summary

The position will be responsible for providing in-house legal support within the General Counsel’s Office to the ADHS Executive Team and acts as a liaison between the Agency and the Attorney General's office and outside counsel. The position will be responsible for responding to management and staff inquiries, conducting assigned legal research, and providing advice to assist in resolving issues affecting the Agency. The position is accountable for: the oversight of administrative hearing cases; the issuance of appealable agency actions and Director decisions; the tracking and responding to record requests and the resolution of attendant confidentiality/privacy issues; and the acceptance of service of subpoenas, lawsuits, complaints, and claims and the coordination of responses. The Administrative Counsel (Grade 26) is responsible for reviewing and signing on behalf of the Director: appealable agency actions; notices of hearings; notices of informal settlement conferences; Director's Decisions, and Final Orders related to administrative hearings cases.

Job Duties:

• Responsible for the oversight, review, tracking and issuance, on behalf of the Director, of: appealable agency actions; notices of hearings; notices of informal settlement conferences; Director's Decisions, and Final Orders related to administrative hearings cases.
• Responsible for providing in-house legal support within the General Counsel's Office to the Agency Executive Team and acts as a liaison between the Agency and the Attorney General's office and outside counsel. The position is responsible for responding to management and staff inquiries, conducting assigned legal research, and providing advice to assist in resolving issues affecting the Agency.
• Responsible for tracking, reviewing and responding to subpoenas and court orders and the resolution of attendant confidentiality/privacy issues; and the acceptance of service of subpoenas, lawsuits, complaints, and claims and the coordination of responses.
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Federal and State laws governing confidentiality of records, including HIPAA, FERPA, and other Federal privacy regulations, and impact on programs administered by ADHS.
• State statutes and Department processes related to public record requests.
• ADHS structure, function and services.
• Techniques to select a particular approach to analyze, develop, or implement policy statistical analysis, data analysis, and research methods.
• Arizona Administrative Procedure Act; administrative hearing process; litigation process; and principles and practices of administration Comprehensive Knowledge of:
• Legal research methods and application of legal principles.
• State and federal statutes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Administrative hearing process, including standard of proof, burden of proof, application of the law to the facts of a particular administrative hearing case, and fair hearing requirements.
• Regulatory functions of public health, areas served, and constituent needs.

Skilled In:

• Collaboration, teamwork, and problem solving.
• Organization amid competing priorities and multiple tasks.
• Written and oral communication and presentation.
• Research, analysis, and interpretation of applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Interpersonal interactions.
• Researching, analyzing, and interpreting statutes, rules and policies.
• Anaylzing and interpreting Department issues.
• Developing technical written materials.
• Communicating with Department personnel and the public.

Ability to:

• Analyze problems and develop effective plans for corrective action.
• Interpret various administrative rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Work effectively with wide range management and staff, as well as representatives of regulatory agencies; organize work to achieve goals.
• Produce work with limited supervision; and respond professionally to highly sensitive matters.
• Write in a clear, concise, and understandable manner.
• Maintain effective Interpersonal interactions.
• Support a diverse multi-cultural workforce that reflects the community, promotes equal opportunity at all levels of public employment, and creates an inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest potential free from discrimination.

Select Preference(s):

• Two years' experience involving high level analysis of programs or processes and legal documents preferred.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school. Licensed to practice law in the State of Arizona and membership in good standing.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Contact Us:

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/ Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by emailing [e-mail]. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. DHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.