Assistant Attorney General, Medicaid and Social Services
About The Position
Responsibilities of the attorney include litigating in state and federal courts and administrative tribunals; providing legal advice, counsel, and training to the Department and the Board; attending Board meetings and providing advice and counsel to the Board; reviewing regulations pursuant to the Virginia Administrative Process Act and State Plan amendments pursuant to federal law; reviewing contracts and assisting the Department in procurement matters, including high-risk contracts; and completing special projects as assigned. The daily advice provided to the Department or the Board will involve a variety of legal issues involving Medicaid and federal and state health law, Medicaid managed care, confidentiality and privacy laws, the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, the Virginia Public Procurement Act, and the Virginia Administrative Process Act. This attorney will also assist in preparing official opinions, responding to citizen inquiries, and reviewing legislation.
Requirements
- Candidate must possess excellent analytical, research, and writing ability, and demonstrate superior oral and written communication and litigation skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills are required.
- The successful candidate must be a member of the Virginia Bar.
Nice To Haves
- The optimal candidate will have significant state government experience and a thorough understanding of Medicaid law.
Responsibilities
- litigating in state and federal courts and administrative tribunals
- providing legal advice, counsel, and training to the Department and the Board
- attending Board meetings and providing advice and counsel to the Board
- reviewing regulations pursuant to the Virginia Administrative Process Act and State Plan amendments pursuant to federal law
- reviewing contracts and assisting the Department in procurement matters, including high-risk contracts
- completing special projects as assigned
- assisting in preparing official opinions
- responding to citizen inquiries
- reviewing legislation
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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
