Closing Date: 23rd September, 2025
Description:
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The Starting Salary for This Position Is Limited to $88,119. Salary Offers for The Selected Candidate Are Based on The Candidate's Education and Experience Related to The Position, as Well as Our Agency Budget and Equity.
The Primary Purpose of This Position Is to Provide a Full Range of Legal Services to The Divisions of Health Benefits, Social Services and Aging and Adult Services of The Department of Health and Human Services (“dhhs”).
This Position Is Located in The Public Assistance Section of The Health and Human Services Division of The Nc Department of Justice. This Attorney Provides a Full Range of Legal Services to The Divisions of Health Benefits, Social Services and Aging and Adult Services of The Department of Health and Human Services (“dhhs”). This Position Services a Full Range of Client Needs, Including Litigation in Federal and State Courts, Litigation in The Office of Administrative Hearings and Handling of Appeals Involving Medicaid and Public Assistance Issues in Federal and State Courts. Additionally, This Position Provides Legal Advice Directly to The Client and Assists with Many Different Aspects of The Medicaid Program.
Primary Areas of Litigation Include Defending Actions to Deny, Reduce or Terminate Services for Medicaid Recipients and Defending Actions Challenging Medical Necessity or Eligibility Denials. Duties Include Analysis of Legal Issues and Defenses, Performing Legal Research, Developing Case Strategy, Preparing Pleadings, Legal Memoranda and Briefs, Conducting Discovery, Engaging in Pre- and Post-Trial Motions Practice, Conducting Settlement Negotiations, Preparing and Examining Witnesses (including Expert Witnesses), Preparing Evidence, Conducting Courtroom Litigation, Perfecting Appeals, Preparing Appellate Briefs and Presenting Oral Arguments.
This Position Also Provides General Counsel and Advice to The Division of Health Benefits and Dhhs on Various Issues Such As: Drafting or Revising Medicaid Policies, Rules and Legislation; Recoupment Issues Regarding Substantial Sums of Money Owed to The Medicaid Program; Provider Issues; Interpretation of Various State and Federal Statutes, Rules and Regulations; Level of Service Issues; Denials of Prior Approval; Confidentiality of Medicaid Records and Information; and Preventive Measures to Avoid Future Litigation.
This Position Will Also Perform Such Other Duties as May Be Assigned by The Section Head, Division Head or The Attorney General. This Position Occasionally Requires Travel and Overnight Travel as Part of Its Assigned Duties. This Attorney Will Work on Criminal Briefs as Assigned by The Appellate Section of The Department of Justice.
Note to Current State Employees:
The Salary Grade for This Position Is Lg07. State Employees Are Encouraged to Apply for Positions of Interest Even if The Salary Grade Is the Same As, or Lower Than, Their Current Position. Please Detail All Work History Including Non-State Service Experience. if Selected for This Position, a New Salary Will Be Recalculated Taking Into Consideration the Quantity of Relevant Education and Experience, Funding Availability, and Internal Equity. Based upon These Factors, a Pay Increase May or May Not Result.
The State of North Carolina Offers Employer Paid Health Insurance Plus Twelve Paid Holidays, Generous Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual, Dental, Vision, and Other Insurance Options, and Retirement Benefits. You Can View Our Benefits Information at Employee Benefits.
Department Information:
The North Carolina Department of Justice, Led by The Attorney General of North Carolina, Represents the State, State Agencies, and Elected Officials, and Defends the Rights of The People of North Carolina. the Department Handles All State Criminal Appeals Cases and Assists District Attorneys with Complex Criminal Cases at Their Request. Additionally, the Department of Justice Includes the North Carolina State Crime Lab, the North Carolina Justice Academy, and The Sheriffs' and Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Divisions.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies:
Management Preferences:
- Experience Effectively Interpreting and Applying Laws, Constitutional Provisions, Statutes, Administrative Regulations, Court Decisions, Legal Principles and Other Legal Precedents.
- Experience Effectively Analyzing Issues in The Case, Facts, Evidence, Legal Principles and Legal Instruments, and Then Expressing Conclusions and Arguments Clearly and Logically in Oral and Written Form.
- Experience Effectively Preparing an Effective Presentation of The Client's Position Through: The Preparation of Exhibits; a Thorough Review of Case File; Discussions with The Client and Witnesses; and Discussions with The Opposing Counsel or Party.
- Knowledge of Medicaid and Other Public Assistance Law.
- Experience Communicating Effectively with Individuals with All Levels of Education and Abilities.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Licensed to Practice Law by The North Carolina State Bar and One Year of Professional Legal Experience.
Note: Gs 114-2 and 114-6 Make It the Duty of The Attorney General of Nc to Represent the State of North Carolina in All Litigation Unless Another Statute Specifically States Otherwise.
