Description:
Definition:Performs the most difficult legal assignments in providing advice to and representing the Board of Supervisors and the County and its departments/agencies in litigation and may supervise subordinate attorneys.
Classification Standards:
These positions are allocated only to the Office of the County Counsel and typically receive general direction, from an Assistant County Counsel, primarily pertaining to policy. Senior Deputy County Counsel positions are responsible for assignments involving the most difficult and complex legal matters which requires a high degree of initiative, skill and specialized legal knowledge in healthcare or acts as principal legal advisor to a large County department or special district. This class is the first level at which supervisory duties may be assigned and requires that incumbents be able to exercise knowledge of the principles of supervision and have a thorough knowledge of legal principles and their application. In addition, incumbents must possess the ability to appear in federal and state court, and administrative hearings.
Essential Job Functions:
- Provides in-depth legal advice to the Board of Supervisors and County departments (e.g., Health Services) on transactional and litigation matters.
- Acts as legal advisor to County departments and participates in the resolution of difficult legal questions regarding powers, procedures and operations.
- Provides analysis and advice to the Board of Supervisors and County departments (e.g., Health Services), on Federal and state healthcare laws.
- Is assigned, both directly and through supervision, litigation involving health and mental healthcare.
Requirements:
Selection Requirements
Five (5) years of experience in the practice of *public agency law, or civil law in the areas of healthcare law. Experience may include laws and regulations relating to healthcare providers; False Claims Act; Anti -Kickback Statute; consent and confidentiality of medical information; the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA); Public Health Services Act; medical staff issues; health facility licensing, healthcare organization certification and accreditation; managed care and the Knox-Keene Act; and/or medical malpractice litigation.
*Public agency law refers to experience working for the government of a State or political subdivision thereof; any agency of the United States, a State, or political subdivisions of a State, or municipality; or any interstate government agency.
License:
**Admission to practice law in all courts of California.
**A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
Physical Class:
2 - Light: Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved.
Physical Class:
2 - Light: Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved.
