Description:
Job Posting:Agency Information:
The Health Care Stabilization Fund (https://hcsf.kansas.gov/) was created by the Kansas Legislature in 1976 as an essential part of the Health Care Provider Insurance Availability Act. The Fund provides excess professional liability coverage for health care providers as defined by K.S.A. 40-3401(f). An 11-member Board of Governors has statutory oversight over the Fund.
About the Position:
- Who can apply: Anyone
- Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
- Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-time
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
- Work Schedule: 8:00 – 5:00, Monday - Friday
- Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
- Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
- Application Deadline: Open until filled
Compensation:
- Annual Salary Range: $95,000-$105,000
- Note: Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.
Employment Benefits:
- Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
- Sick & Vacation leave
- Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
- Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
- Fitness Centers in select locations
- Employee discounts with the STAR Program (http://oitsapps.ks.gov/da/ops/star/)
- Retirement and deferred compensation programs
Position Description:
The Staff Attorney is responsible for litigation and claims management involving millions of dollars per year.
Job Responsibilities:
- Manages case files as assigned. Case file management activities include guiding and following the progress and status of each case, monitoring or directing defense activities, analyzing the health care providers' liability, evaluating potential settlement value, and estimating and setting reserves for indemnity and defense costs.
- Attends and participates in settlement conferences and defense meetings. Negotiates settlements, recommends defense and trial strategies, and carries out other case related activities.
- Reviews business entity documentation to determine eligibility for Fund participation and coverage. Collaborates with Compliance Section personnel to address business entity inquiries from insurance agents and health care providers.
- Does legal research, prepares reports, and assists in completing other assigned duties and responsibilities in a timely and efficient manner.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Degree from a four-year college or university
- Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in claims handling or insurance law is helpful
Special Skills, Abilities, Certifications
In order to perform the duties of Staff Attorney, the individual must possess a thorough knowledge of the Health Care Provider Insurance Availability Act as well as general knowledge of rules pertaining to professional liability lawsuits. In addition, this position requires a thorough understanding of the Professional Corporation Law of Kansas and the Kansas Revised Limited Liability Company Act.Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary. Must have the ability to carry out complex instructions regarding case files in an aggressive but reasonable manner. Because settlement conferences can be extremely stressful situations, the position must be able to work with all types of people, including attorneys and health care providers who may be difficult to deal with.
In order to perform the duties of Staff Attorney, the individual must possess a thorough knowledge of the Health Care Provider Insurance Availability Act as well as general knowledge of rules pertaining to professional liability lawsuits. In addition, this position requires a thorough understanding of the Professional Corporation Law of Kansas and the Kansas Revised Limited Liability Company Act.Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary. Must have the ability to carry out complex instructions regarding case files in an aggressive but reasonable manner. Because settlement conferences can be extremely stressful situations, the position must be able to work with all types of people, including attorneys and health care providers who may be difficult to deal with.
Post Offer Requirement:
Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law. Please be encouraged if you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199. Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions
Recruiter Contact Information:
Name: Sarah Aasen
Email: Sarah.Aasen@ks.gov
Job Application Process:
Required Documents for this Application to be Complete:
Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page
DD FM 214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference)
Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law. Please be encouraged if you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199. Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions
Recruiter Contact Information:
Name: Sarah Aasen
Email: Sarah.Aasen@ks.gov
Job Application Process:
- First Sign in or register as a New User.
- Complete or update your contact information on the Careers> My Contact Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications.
- Upload required documents listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page.
- Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and Submit when it is complete.
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- Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.
- Email – sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page
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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete:
Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page
DD FM 214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference)
Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application
How to Claim Veterans Preference:
Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.
Learn more about claiming Veteran's Preference (https://admin.ks.gov/services/state-employment-center/veterans)
How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference
Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.
Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference (https://admin.ks.gov/offices/personnel-services/jobs/disability-hiring-preference)
Please Note: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:
- Resume
- Letter of Interest / Cover Letter
Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.
Learn more about claiming Veteran's Preference (https://admin.ks.gov/services/state-employment-center/veterans)
How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference
Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.
Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference (https://admin.ks.gov/offices/personnel-services/jobs/disability-hiring-preference)
Please Note: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:
ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Docking State Office Building
915 SW Harrison Street, Ste 260
Topeka, KS 66612
Office of Personnel Services
Docking State Office Building
915 SW Harrison Street, Ste 260
Topeka, KS 66612
