Associate General Counsel, Litigation

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Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

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Job Title: Associate General Counsel, Litigation- Atlanta

Workplace: 200 Piedmont Avenue SE. Atlanta, Ga. 30334

Paygrade- M

Hybrid- 2 to 3 days per week in office

Travel: Statewide travel required for trainings and hearings

Job Summary:

Provides analysis and/or recommendations on legal issues within the scope and authority of the agency. Acts as a liaison or representative between the agency and Department of Law.

Job Responsibilities & Performance Standards:

Represents agency in administrative hearings or as a client to the Department of LawCoordinates and implements due process procedures and procedures for appealsDevelops, oversees, and implements administrative processes designed to maintain and monitor the legal compliance of department processesImplements administrative processes designed to maintain and monitor the legal compliance of departmental processes and activitiesParticipates in the preparation and coordination of cases prior to and during court trials and administrative hearingsParticipates in the implementation of settlements, agreements, and/or legal judgments within approved guidelinesIdentifies and resolves, or assists in the resolution of, legal problemsProvides analysis, answers, or recommendations regarding legal, liability and/or risk-management issuesDrafts amendments to existing contracts and standardized letters and notices related to administrative legal proceduresProvides legal services such as writing articles and drafting new or amended legislation or regulationsPrepares grant and contract proposals, and administers contracts with funding agenciesProvides research and analysis of legal, policy and environmental issuesActs as a resource to answer questions and evaluates the status of reimbursements or recoupmentsReviews investigative reports and identifies areas that require further investigationOther duties as assigned

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills:

Experience in healthcare compliance, privacy and security program management; OR any equivalent combination of education and experience which would provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties described in this job announcementDemonstrated knowledge of compliance, privacy and security requirements at the federal, state, and local levelsDemonstrated skill investigating, evaluating facts and circumstances of an incident, and developing a course of action necessary to resolve issuesDemonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of all sensitive materials and information; promote ethical conduct and compliance across the departmentDemonstrated exceptional customer service and the ability to collaborate with internal and external partnersExcellent interpersonal skillsExcellent oral and written communication skills including presentation and facilitationExperience utilizing and analyzing data to generate reports for presentationsDemonstrated ability to deliver quality work independentlyProficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Sample Technical Competencies:

1. Knowledge of statutes, court decisions, state and federal laws and regulations and departmental policy.

2. Ability to perform research and analysis.

3. Ability to draft legal instruments, contracts, proposed legislation and legal opinions.

4. Ability to analyze, appraise and organize facts and present such materials in clear and logical form for oral and written presentation.

5. Ability to determine compliance with rules and regulations

Preferred Qualifications:.  Related administrative appeal hearings experience. Experience with employment law, health law, developmental disabilities law or behavioral health law. Top 1/3 of graduating class, excellent writing and oral communication.

For benefits information, please visit: https://careers.dbhdd.ga.gov/why-dbhdd/  

Employment Requirements
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.

The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care:

• Drug Screening
• TB Evaluation
• Annual Influenza*

*Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

DBHDD is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of DBHDD to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.  

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Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.