Assistant Attorney General, Health Services
About The Position
This attorney will provide advice and representation primarily to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and its Offices of Licensing, Developmental Disabilities, and Contracts and Procurement. This attorney will also assist with representation of the Virginia Department of Health on hospital and nursing home licensing matters as needed. This attorney will interpret state and federal law and represent the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services in state and federal court, including cases alleging violation of federal or state laws with respect to conditions of confinement. In addition, this attorney will assist with representation of the Commonwealth in a federal institutional reform case transforming the system of services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Requirements
- Must be a member of the Virginia Bar
- Possess excellent analytical, research, and writing ability
- Demonstrate superior oral and written communication and litigation skills.
Nice To Haves
- At least two years of litigation experience
- Knowledge of Virginia's administrative process
- Contract and procurement experience
Responsibilities
- Provide advice and representation primarily to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and its Offices of Licensing, Developmental Disabilities, and Contracts and Procurement.
- Assist with representation of the Virginia Department of Health on hospital and nursing home licensing matters as needed.
- Interpret state and federal law
- Represent the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services in state and federal court, including cases alleging violation of federal or state laws with respect to conditions of confinement.
- Assist with representation of the Commonwealth in a federal institutional reform case transforming the system of services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
