Associate General Counsel, Litigation

Georgia Department of Revenue•Atlanta, GA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate General Counsel, Litigation provides analysis and recommendations on legal issues within the scope and authority of the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD), and serves as a liaison or representative between the agency and the Department of Law. The role is based in Atlanta and follows a hybrid schedule, with two to three days per week in the office. Statewide travel is required for trainings and hearings. The position represents the agency in administrative hearings or as a client to the Department of Law, and supports due process, appeals, legal compliance, case preparation, settlements, contracts, legislation, grants, reimbursements, and investigations. The role also researches and analyzes legal, policy, and environmental issues and provides guidance on legal, liability, and risk-management matters.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university.
License to practice law in Georgia, or eligibility to sit for the next Georgia Bar examination and pass the examination and obtain Georgia licensure within one year of hiring, or reciprocity.
Two years of relevant legal experience, or two years of experience at the lower-level Attorney 2 (LEP021).
Experience in healthcare compliance, privacy, and security program management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience providing the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties.
Knowledge of compliance, privacy, and security requirements at federal, state, and local levels.
Skill in investigating and evaluating incident facts and circumstances and developing an appropriate course of action.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive materials and information and promote ethical conduct and compliance.
Exceptional customer service and ability to collaborate with internal and external partners.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation and facilitation.
Experience using and analyzing data to generate reports for presentations.
Ability to deliver quality work independently.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Knowledge of statutes, court decisions, state and federal laws and regulations, and departmental policy.
Ability to perform research and analysis.
Ability to draft legal instruments, contracts, proposed legislation, and legal opinions.
Ability to analyze, appraise, and organize facts and present materials clearly and logically in oral and written form.
Ability to determine compliance with rules and regulations.

Nice To Haves

Related administrative appeal hearings experience.
Experience with employment law, health law, developmental disabilities law, or behavioral health law.
Graduated in the top third of the class.
Excellent writing and oral communication.

Responsibilities

Represent the agency in administrative hearings or as a client to the Department of Law.
Coordinate and implement due process procedures and procedures for appeals.
Develop, oversee, and implement administrative processes to maintain and monitor legal compliance of department processes and activities.
Participate in preparing and coordinating cases before and during court trials and administrative hearings.
Participate in implementing settlements, agreements, and legal judgments within approved guidelines.
Identify and resolve, or assist in resolving, legal problems.
Provide analysis, answers, or recommendations regarding legal, liability, and risk-management issues.
Draft amendments to existing contracts and standardized letters and notices related to administrative legal procedures.
Provide legal services, including writing articles and drafting new or amended legislation or regulations.
Prepare grant and contract proposals and administer contracts with funding agencies.
Research and analyze legal, policy, and environmental issues.
Act as a resource for questions and evaluate the status of reimbursements or recoupments.
Review investigative reports and identify areas requiring further investigation.
Perform other duties as assigned.