Associate General Counsel, Litigation

Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Georgia's Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities seeks an experienced Associate General Counsel, Litigation, in Atlanta. The role provides legal analysis, represents the agency in hearings, and coordinates with the Department of Law.

Hybrid work requires 2–3 days in the Atlanta office at 200 Piedmont Avenue SE, with statewide travel for trainings and hearings. The ideal candidate holds a Juris Doctorate and Georgia bar admission or eligibility, with a background

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university.
• License to practice law in the State of Georgia or eligibility to sit for the next Georgia Bar examination.
• Two years of relevant legal experience or two years of experience at the lower-level Attorney 2.

Responsibilities

• Represent agency in administrative hearings or as a client to the Department of Law.
• Coordinate and implement due process procedures and appeals.
• Develop and monitor administrative processes to ensure legal compliance of department operations.
• Assist in settlements, agreements, and/or legal judgments within approved guidelines.
• Draft amendments to contracts and standard letters/notices related to administrative procedures.
• Provide legal services such as writing articles and drafting legislation or regulations.

Skills

Healthcare compliance

Privacy & security program management

Data analysis

Oral and written communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Georgia Bar admission or eligibility

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title: Associate General Counsel, Litigation Agency: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Job Requisition ID: JR0000000196 Shift: Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details

BASED ON EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Job Title

Associate General Counsel, Litigation- Atlanta Workplace: 200 Piedmont Avenue SE. Atlanta, Ga. 30334 Paygrade- M Hybrid- 2 to 3 days per week in office Travel: Statewide travel required for trainings and hearings

Job Summary

Provides analysis and/or recommendations on legal issues within the scope and authority of the agency. Acts as a liaison or representative between the agency and Department of Law.

Job Responsibilities & Performance Standards

Represents agency in administrative hearings or as a client to the Department of Law Coordinates and implements due process procedures and procedures for appeals Develops, oversees, and implements administrative processes designed to maintain and monitor the legal compliance of department processes Implements administrative processes designed to maintain and monitor the legal compliance of departmental processes and activities Participates in the preparation and coordination of cases prior to and during court trials and administrative hearings Participates in the implementation of settlements, agreements, and/or legal judgments within approved guidelines Identifies and resolves, or assists in the resolution of, legal problems Provides analysis, answers, or recommendations regarding legal, liability and/or risk-management issues Drafts amendments to existing contracts and standardized letters and notices related to administrative legal procedures Provides legal services such as writing articles and drafting new or amended legislation or regulations Prepares grant and contract proposals, and administers contracts with funding agencies Provides research and analysis of legal, policy and environmental issues Acts as a resource to answer questions and evaluates the status of reimbursements or recoupments Reviews investigative reports and identifies areas that require further investigation Other duties as assigned

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Experience in healthcare compliance, privacy and security program management; OR any equivalent combination of education and experience which would provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties described in this job announcement Demonstrated knowledge of compliance, privacy and security requirements at the federal, state, and local levels Demonstrated skill investigating, evaluating facts and circumstances of an incident, and developing a course of action necessary to resolve issues Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of all sensitive materials and information; promote ethical conduct and compliance across the department Demonstrated exceptional customer service and the ability to collaborate with internal and external partners Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent oral and written communication skills including presentation and facilitation Experience utilizing and analyzing data to generate reports for presentations Demonstrated ability to deliver quality work independently Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Sample Technical Competencies

1. Knowledge of statutes, court decisions, state and federal laws and regulations and departmental policy. 2. Ability to perform research and analysis. 3. Ability to draft legal instruments, contracts, proposed legislation and legal opinions. 4. Ability to analyze, appraise and organize facts and present such materials in clear and logical form for oral and written presentation. 5. Ability to determine compliance with rules and regulations

Preferred Qualifications

Related administrative appeal hearings experience. Experience with employment law, health law, developmental disabilities law or behavioral health law. Top 1/3 of graduating class, excellent writing and oral communication.

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Employment Requirements

To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia. The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care: Drug Screening TB Evaluation Annual Influenza* *Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

DBHDD is an Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of DBHDD to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified. FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT. Minimum Qualifications: Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university AND license to practice law in the State of Georgia OR eligibility to sit for the next Georgia Bar examination followed by Georgia Bar exam passage and licensure to practice law in the State of Georgia within one (1) year of hiring OR reciprocity AND Two years of relevant legal -experience OR Two years of experience required at the lower-level Attorney 2 (LEP021) Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department. Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.