Description:
Position Summary & Responsibilities:Position Summary:
The attorney position is necessary to provide legal advice and counsel for the agency and to defend the agency and its administration of programs.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
Legal Case Work
The incumbent represents KDADS in appeals related to facility licensure matters, and appeals filed by applicants for or customers receiving Medicaid waivers. This work involves drafting pleadings, reviewing documents, interviewing witnesses, and completing hearings before the Office of Administrative Hearings. Some cases include further appeals to the State Appeals Committee and District Court. The incumbent reviews complaints, exercises prosecutorial judgment, and makes recommendations to the Secretary of KDADS concerning cases against Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) and Certified Medication Aides (CMAs) who have abused/neglected/exploited a resident in an adult care home. The incumbent prosecutes Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation (ANE) cases before the Office of Administrative Hearings and further appeal to District Court. In addition, the incumbent assists with filing Chapter 59 pleadings and complete District Court hearings necessary to establish guardians or modify a guardian's authority to better meet the changing medical or social needs of state hospital residents.
Counsel
The incumbent counsels and advises KDADS personnel on the status of the law with regard to their duties, obligations, and potential liabilities. Duties may also include training programs for agency personnel concerning legal matters, providing written memorandums, conducting legal research, attending assigned meetings in an advisory capacity, and similar duties to further the work of the agency.
Other:
Completes special projects and performs other duties as assigned including but not limited to ensuring the agency is adequately staffed during and immediately following natural and/or manmade disasters, infectious disease outbreaks, and/or acts of terrorism. Assists other employees in the work unit in accomplishing assignments as necessary.
Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements:
- Law Degree with evidence of current Kansas licensure to practice law in good standing
- Valid Driver's License to operate a state vehicle
- Travel
- Three (3) years litigation experience.
- Prefer individual with above average judgment, positive attitude, detail oriented with a good command of grammar, writing and proofreading skills, communication skills, adaptability, flexibility and assertiveness.
