Staff Attorney - Department of Health
About The Position
Join a great team dedicated to the public health of Vermonters! The Vermont Department of Health (the Department) has an immediate opening for an energetic and talented Staff Attorney with at least three years of experience to join its legal team. The Vermont Department of Health is the state's public health agency, providing leadership statewide in public health services, protection, promotion, and policy. The Department's legal team serves as the Health Department's in-house legal counsel, providing legal guidance and advice to all of the Department's divisions, units, and staff. The chosen candidate will report directly to the Department's General Counsel and will collaborate with Assistant Attorneys General that support the Department. The staff attorney will also work closely with Department leadership, division and program staff, policymakers, and external partners. Job duties for this position include providing legal advice on complex local, state, and federal laws; contract and grant negotiation; policy analysis, development, and guidance; overseeing litigation; advising on legal compliance; and other legal projects and needs, as assigned. The position serves as a key resource for legal analysis, policy development, and regulatory compliance across all areas of Department operations. The Staff Attorney also represents the Department's legal interests with the Agency of Human Services, other state departments, the Vermont General Assembly, community partners, and other stakeholders. Preferred candidates thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy a diverse workload, have broad legal experience, and have a demonstrated commitment to public health or human services.
Requirements
- At least three years of experience
- Broad legal experience
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated commitment to public health or human services
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Enjoy a diverse workload
Responsibilities
- Providing legal advice on complex local, state, and federal laws
- Contract and grant negotiation
- Policy analysis, development, and guidance
- Overseeing litigation
- Advising on legal compliance
- Other legal projects and needs, as assigned
- Represents the Department's legal interests with the Agency of Human Services, other state departments, the Vermont General Assembly, community partners, and other stakeholders
Benefits
- Salary and benefits will be based upon qualifications and experience in accordance with the State of Vermont Attorney Pay Plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
