Assistant Attorney General - Department of Health
About The Position
The Vermont Office of the Attorney General, Agency of Human Services Legal Unit, has an immediate opening for an energetic and talented full-time Assistant Attorney General who will be responsible for representing the Vermont Department of Health. The Unit consists of two Assistant Attorneys General who work closely with the Department of Health’s General Counsel. The Attorney General’s Department of Health team provides legal services to all the Department’s many divisions. The attorneys engage with Department leadership and staff daily to advise on public health compliance, enforcement, and Department policies and procedures. Major job responsibilities include risk management, data governance, and privacy. The attorneys also represent the Department of Health in administrative hearings and civil litigation in Vermont civil courts and in interactions with the public with complaints or disputes involving the Department. Work will also include reviewing state contracts, grants, and access to public documents requests.
Requirements
- Member in good standing of the Vermont bar, or eligible to waive in.
- Willing to travel.
- Willing to work independently, but within the structure of a government legal team.
- All resumes must include all Bar admission information as well as date admitted.
Nice To Haves
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Capable of working as part of a team.
- Relevant experience, especially in Vermont.
- Self-reliance.
- IT skills.
- Knowledge of state and federal health law, regulations and policies (such as HIPAA, 45 C.F.R. Part 2, and Vermont privacy laws).
- A healthcare or public health background.
Responsibilities
- Representing the Vermont Department of Health.
- Advising on public health compliance, enforcement, and Department policies and procedures.
- Risk management.
- Data governance.
- Privacy.
- Representing the Department of Health in administrative hearings and civil litigation in Vermont civil courts.
- Interacting with members of the public with complaints or disputes involving the Department.
- Reviewing state contracts, grants, and access to public documents requests.
Benefits
- Top-notch health care plan.
- Generous sick and annual leave.
- Employer contribution to pension plans.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
