Assistant Attorney General - Medicaid Program

State of Iowa; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Iowa, through the Iowa Attorney General, is seeking an Assistant Attorney General to join the Medicaid program within the Department of Health and Human Services. You will represent the department in administrative hearings and state court actions, and provide legal counsel on complex health and welfare matters.

Applicants must be licensed to practice law in Iowa; background checks are required, and the role offers an opportunity to serve vulnerable Iowans with a commitment to

Qualifications

• A zealous advocate with a fervor for public service.
• A commitment to delivering top-tier legal representation. Preferred experience in health care or litigation.
• Must be licensed to practice law in Iowa.
• Background check is required.

Responsibilities

• Represent the department in administrative hearings and state court actions.
• Offer legal counsel on intricate matters spanning both state and federal laws associated with the Medicaid program.
• Engage in an environment that emphasizes quality, dedication, and teamwork.

Skills

zealous advocate

public service

lien to federal law

Job description

This is a non-merit position. Candidates must follow the instructions in the 'To Apply' section. Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird seeks to fill an Assistant Attorney General position in the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services Medicaid program.

Work alongside Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird and contribute to representing the State of Iowa as it strives to provide services to the most vulnerable Iowans.

Immerse in a challenging yet rewarding environment that values growth and community. Be at the forefront of pivotal health and human services legal matters.

Description:

• Represent the department in administrative hearings and state court actions.


• Offer legal counsel on intricate matters spanning both state and federal laws associated with the Medicaid program.


• Engage in an environment that emphasizes quality, dedication, and teamwork.

Requirements and Preferences:

• A zealous advocate with a fervor for public service.


• A commitment to delivering top-tier legal representation. Preferred experience in health care or litigation.


• Must be licensed to practice law in Iowa.


• Salary ranges from $63,585.60 to $156,499.20, depending on experience.

Background check is required.

The State of Iowa is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

E-Verify and Right to Work

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization.

For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.

Applicants must have graduated from an accredited school of law to qualify for positions in this job classification.

At the time of appointment, employees in this class are required to have been admitted to the Iowa State Bar and appropriate federal courts.