Closing Date: 6th May, 2024
Description:
Not sure you meet all listed requirements? Let our team take a look. Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.This position is located in the Public Assistance Section of the Health and Human Services Division of the N.C. Department of Justice.
This attorney provides a full range of legal services to the Division of Health Benefits (Medicaid) located within the Department of Health and Human Services ("DHHS"). This position may also provide legal services to the Divisions of Social Services and Aging and Adult Services within 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 all programs of 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.
This position independently handles complex litigation with minimal supervision before the Office of Administrative Hearings and in State and federal courts involving Medicaid and other public assistance programs. Litigation typically requires analysis of legal issues and defenses; legal research; development of case strategy; drafting pleadings, legal memoranda and briefs; conducting discovery; engaging in pre- and post-trial motions practice; identifying, preparing and examining witnesses, including expert witnesses; preparing evidence; conducting courtroom litigation; engaging in settlement negotiations; perfecting appeals; preparing appellate briefs; and presenting oral arguments.
This position also provides general counsel and advice to the client agencies on a variety of public assistance issues. Duties include drafting or revising administrative rules, legislation and policies; representing the client agency before the N.C. Rules Review Commission; drafting and reviewing contracts and MOUs (memorandum of understanding); responding to subpoenas, public record requests and citizen inquiries; drafting advisory letters; and advising on issues such as recoupment of money owed to public assistance programs, service provider issues, interpretation and application of various State and federal statutes, rules and regulations, confidentiality of records and information, and preventive measures to avoid future litigation
This position requires travel, including overnight travel, as part of its assigned duties.
This position is not subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Work Schedule:
The regular work schedule is from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The caseload and other responsibilities may occasionally require that additional hours be worked. Hybrid telework opportunities are available for this position.
Note to Current State Employees:
The salary grade for this position is LG08. 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 Starting Salary for a New Hire to This Position is Limited to the Recruitment Range of $84,878 to $100,179. Client funded. 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 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.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies:
- A thorough knowledge of case, statutory, regulatory, and common law.
- Thorough knowledge of judicial and quasi-judicial procedures.
- Ability to conduct complex civil litigation.
- Ability to interpret and apply laws, constitutional provisions, statutes, administrative regulations, court decisions, legal principles and other legal precedents.
- Ability to analyze facts, evidence, legal principles and legal instruments.
- Ability to express conclusions and arguments clearly and logically in oral and written form. Ability to recognize significant issues in cases.
- Ability to analyze complex legal problems and render formal opinions.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to creatively develop case strategy and tactics.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
Licensed to practice law by the North Carolina State Bar and three years of progressively responsible 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.