Staff Attorney (LE 3) DOH8758

State of Washington•Tumwater, WA

29d•Hybrid

About The Position

These positions are hybrid full-time Legal Examiner 3 (LE 3) positions located at the Tumwater DOH office. This posting will be used to fill one non-permanent appointment anticipated to last 12 months and one permanent appointment. The Washington State Department of Health is seeking two Staff Attorneys to deliver quality legal services to Health Systems Quality Assurance (HSQA) programs and other entities. This position directly supports the department's mission to protect and improve the health of people in Washington by applying legal expertise to manage complex discipline cases. The vision of HSQA is to be a recognized leader in patient safety, prevention, and health systems development. To that end, HSQA has established certain values - namely integrity, accountability, effectiveness, responsiveness, cultural competency, the courage to change, and a relentless commitment to serve the public. These values are guided by our desire to build the public's trust, strong relationships, employee satisfaction, and integrated service delivery. The goals of HSQA are five-fold: improve people's health, enhance patient safety, make every resource count, have an exemplary workforce, and deliver exceptional service. These Legal Examiner 3 positions play a vital role in protecting the public's health and safety by applying knowledge of state laws, including the Uniform Disciplinary Act and Washington Administrative Procedure Act, and case law in the areas of administrative and health law. These positions also serve as a legal resource for all regulated health professions, entities, and other HSQA programs, including high priority or complex matters. Ready to make a difference? Apply now and become a part of a mission-driven team! Location and Flexibility: Enjoy the flexibility of our hybrid work environment, where you can balance working from home and collaborating in the office. It is anticipated that you'll be expected at the DOH facility located in Tumwater for work activities 1-2 days weekly.

Requirements

You must meet ONE of the options provided and any additional criteria listed. Experience may have been gained through paid or unpaid activities. Please ensure any relevant experience defined below is outlined in your cover letter, resume, and/or applicant profile.
Option 1: Three (3) years as a Legal Examiner or attorney in a governmental agency.
Option 2: One (1) year as a Legal Examiner 2.
Option 3: Three (3) years of experience as a member of an administrative tribunal empowered to issue findings of fact and law.
Option 4: Three (3) years of trial practice in private or public employment as an attorney or equivalent experience.
AND for all options:
Admission in good standing to practice law in the State of Washington.
After a conditional offer of employment, a criminal history background check will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with state laws, including the Uniform Disciplinary Act and Washington Administrative Procedure Act.
Working-level knowledge of case law in the area of administrative and health law.

Responsibilities

Analyzing facts and law and recommending an appropriate form of action or combination of actions (discipline or some alternative).
Conducting legal research requiring knowledge of current state and federal legislation, case law, and administrative decisions.
Drafting legal documents, pleadings, correspondence, memoranda, briefs, interpretive guidelines, rules, and proposed legislation.
Negotiating settlements for health professions disciplinary cases, including conditions and restrictions; and,
Assisting programs with general legal issues and serving as a resource on special projects, quality improvement work groups, and other activities as called upon.

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