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Posted March 21, 2024

Attorney III – Compliance Team (Regulations and Compliance)

Nebraska State Careers
Lincoln, NE Full Time
Reference: NebraskaStateCareersJR2023-00001119_1

The work we do matters!Hiring Agency:Health & Human Services - Agency 25 Location: Lincoln Job Posting Hiring Rate:$36.220 Classification Salary...

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The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25


Location:

Lincoln Job Posting


Hiring Rate:

$36.220


Classification Salary Range:

$34.50 - $51.75


Job Posting:

JR2023-00001119 Attorney III Compliance Team (Regulations and Compliance) (Open)


Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):


Job Description:

This Attorney III Compliance team position will be supporting compliance and regulation efforts for the agency, including drafting and reviewing legislative proposals, attending and facilitating senator meetings, and providing legal guidance to agency staff.

How we reward our employees:
Stable Employment
13 paid holidays (including Arbor Day!)
Vacation and sick leave equating to 24 days your first year, accruing immediately
Military leave, civil service leave, funeral leave, and more
156% (thats not a typo!) state-matched retirement
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
79% employer paid health, dental, vision insurance plans
Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal government
Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
Training and Development based on your career aspirations
Fun and inviting teammates

Hiring rate of position: Negotiable; commensurate with education and/or experience, if approved.

Job duties
Primary job duties: Draft and review agency regulations and required supporting documentation. Drafting statutorily compliant notices of public hearing. Conducting and overseeing regulations public hearings. Ensure that all statutory requirements for the promulgation of regulations are met. Provide legal interpretation and guidance to agency personnel on legislation and regulatory impact. Conduct legal research on complex areas of law involving regulations, legislation, compliance, and ethics. Conduct risk assessments. Conduct internal compliance reviews and monitoring activities. Develop and oversee training for agency personnel related to compliance and regulations. Review contracts and data use agreements for compliance issues. This position may also assist with other areas within the unit. Secondary job duties: Conduct legal research on complex areas of law involving HIPAA and privacy. Review contracts, business associate agreements, and data use agreements for privacy issues. Conduct and assist with internal compliance reviews and monitoring activities related to privacy. Provide legal interpretation and guidance to agency personnel on legislation. Conduct investigations relating to employee misconduct or civil rights complaints. Advise, draft, or issue ethics opinions related to a variety of topics.


Qualifications / Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: Three years of experience as an attorney practicing law and providing legal services such as preparing and trying cases, advising clients, and/or interpreting laws or administrative policies. Legal Requirements: In accordance with Section 7-101, Nebraska Revised, Reissued Statutes of l943, incumbents in this class must be admitted to the Nebraska Bar.


Knowledge, skills and abilities

Ability to: interpret and apply statutes, case law, decisions of court/administrative hearings, administrative rules, and policies on a variety of complex legal issues; review and apply state and federal laws regarding agency compliance; effectively communicate and interact with internal personnel, external stakeholders, and the public; evaluate programs and documents for compliance and develop strategic plans; draft and develop internal agency policies; draft, review, and edit agency regulations; ensure all statutory requirements for the promulgation of regulations are met; provide legal interpretations and guidance to agency personnel on pending legislation; conduct legal research and formulate opinions and recommendations based on legal research; identify critical elements of legal questions and issues; and create and conduct internal training for agency personnel related to compliance, privacy, and regulation promulgation.



Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! For more information on benefits currently offered to permanent teammates, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.

This listing expired on Apr 20. Applications are no longer accepted.

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