Assistant Attorney General, Health Services Section
About The Position
This attorney, based in Richmond, will serve as counsel and provide representation and advice to the Department of Health Professions and its boards. The attorney will attend board meetings and serve as board counsel during informal and formal disciplinary proceedings conducted under the Virginia Administrative Process Act. Responsibilities include all aspects of litigation from defending board decisions on appeal in state court to representing the boards in federal court. The daily advice provided to the Boards will involve a variety of legal issues involving health law, confidentiality and privacy laws, the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, and the Virginia Administrative Process Act. This attorney will provide back-up to the attorneys representing the other Boards within the Department of Health Professions as needed.
Requirements
- Must be a member of the Virginia Bar.
- Possess excellent analytical, research, and writing ability.
- Demonstrate superior oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrate superior litigation skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- At least five years of litigation experience, including appellate practice.
Nice To Haves
- Experience representing state or local government.
Responsibilities
- Serve as counsel and provide representation and advice to the Department of Health Professions and its boards.
- Attend board meetings.
- Serve as board counsel during informal and formal disciplinary proceedings conducted under the Virginia Administrative Process Act.
- Handle all aspects of litigation, including defending board decisions on appeal in state court and representing the boards in federal court.
- Provide daily legal advice on health law, confidentiality and privacy laws, the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, and the Virginia Administrative Process Act.
- Provide back-up to attorneys representing other Boards within the Department of Health Professions as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
