Posted April 25, 2024
Attorney III, Public Assistance, Division of Health & Human Services (60010461)
State of North Carolina
Wake County, NC
Full Time
Reference: StateofNorthCarolina4474989
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This position is located in the Public Assistance Section of the Health and Human Services Division of the N.C. Department of Justice.
This attorney provides a full range of legal services to the Division of Health Benefits (Medicaid) located within the Department of Health and Human Services ("DHHS"). This position may also provide legal services to the Divisions of Social Services and Aging and Adult Services within DHHS.
This position services a full range of client needs, including litigation in federal and state courts, litigation in the Office of Administrative Hearings and handling of appeals involving Medicaid and all programs of public assistance issues in federal and state courts. Additionally, this position provides legal advice directly to the client and assists with many different aspects of the Medicaid program.
This position independently handles complex litigation with minimal supervision before the Office of Administrative Hearings and in State and federal courts involving Medicaid and other public assistance programs. Litigation typically requires analysis of legal issues and defenses; legal research; development of case strategy; drafting pleadings, legal memoranda and briefs; conducting discovery; engaging in pre- and post-trial motions practice; identifying, preparing and examining witnesses, including expert witnesses; preparing evidence; conducting courtroom litigation; engaging in settlement negotiations; perfecting appeals; preparing appellate briefs; and presenting oral arguments.
This position also provides general counsel and advice to the client agencies on a variety of public assistance issues. Duties include drafting or revising administrative rules, legislation and policies; representing the client agency before the N.C. Rules Review Commission; drafting and reviewing contracts and MOUs (memorandum of understanding); responding to subpoenas, public record requests and citizen inquiries; drafting advisory letters; and advising on issues such as recoupment of money owed to public assistance programs, service provider issues, interpretation and application of various State and federal statutes, rules and regulations, confidentiality of records and information, and preventive measures to avoid future litigation
This position requires travel, including overnight travel, as part of its assigned duties.
This position is not subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Work Schedule:
The regular work schedule is from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The caseload and other responsibilities may occasionally require that additional hours be worked. Hybrid telework opportunities are available for this position.
Thorough knowledge of judicial and quasi-judicial procedures.
Ability to conduct complex civil litigation.
Ability to interpret and apply laws, constitutional provisions, statutes, administrative regulations, court decisions, legal principles and other legal precedents.
Ability to analyze facts, evidence, legal principles and legal instruments.
Ability to express conclusions and arguments clearly and logically in oral and written form. Ability to recognize significant issues in cases.
Ability to analyze complex legal problems and render formal opinions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to creatively develop case strategy and tactics. Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
Licensed to practice law by the North Carolina State Bar and three years of progressively responsible professional legal experience. NOTE: GS 114-2 and 114-6 make it the duty of the Attorney General of NC to represent the State of North Carolina in all litigation unless another statute specifically states otherwise.
Management preferences: Experience with litigation. Knowledge of Medicaid and other public assistance programs. Experience practicing before the Office of Administrative Hearings or other administrative tribunals. The NC Department of Justice accomplishes our goals through our DOJ Organizational Values of Public Service, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, Diversity, and Innovation. We encourage all qualified candidates who are committed to these values and want to make a difference in the lives of our citizens to apply for this opportunity.
Please be sure to complete the application in full.
Note the following: If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.
Resumes and cover letters: To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. This information is used to determine if you meet the requirements of the position, and if you are selected, it is used to determine a salary offer.
Using the terms "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will not be accepted and your application will be rejected as incomplete. Cover letters are highly encouraged but not required.
Transcripts: Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. A copy of your transcripts indicating the degree received can be uploaded with your application.
If a transcript has been requested, your application will be considered incomplete if you do not provide one. Using a photograph of your diploma is not acceptable.
Credit for foreign degrees will only be given if verification of degree certification is attached to your application. Transcripts for foreign degrees have to be evaluated by an organization like World Education Services to determine US equivalency.
Any licenses or certificates must be included in the appropriate section of the application form.
Veterans Preference: Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 or discharge orders.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if you are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If you are a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, you must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
Application status: To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take an average of 6 8 weeks. All applicants will be notified by email once a position is filled.
NeoGov Help Line: If you are having technical issues submitting your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status, please contact the NC DOJ Human Resources office.
The NC Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The NC Department of Justice uses Merit-Based Recruitment to select from among the most qualified applicants to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
NC Department of Justice
Human Resources Office
114 W. Edenton Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
919-716-6490
This position is located in the Public Assistance Section of the Health and Human Services Division of the N.C. Department of Justice.
This attorney provides a full range of legal services to the Division of Health Benefits (Medicaid) located within the Department of Health and Human Services ("DHHS"). This position may also provide legal services to the Divisions of Social Services and Aging and Adult Services within DHHS.
This position services a full range of client needs, including litigation in federal and state courts, litigation in the Office of Administrative Hearings and handling of appeals involving Medicaid and all programs of public assistance issues in federal and state courts. Additionally, this position provides legal advice directly to the client and assists with many different aspects of the Medicaid program.
This position independently handles complex litigation with minimal supervision before the Office of Administrative Hearings and in State and federal courts involving Medicaid and other public assistance programs. Litigation typically requires analysis of legal issues and defenses; legal research; development of case strategy; drafting pleadings, legal memoranda and briefs; conducting discovery; engaging in pre- and post-trial motions practice; identifying, preparing and examining witnesses, including expert witnesses; preparing evidence; conducting courtroom litigation; engaging in settlement negotiations; perfecting appeals; preparing appellate briefs; and presenting oral arguments.
This position also provides general counsel and advice to the client agencies on a variety of public assistance issues. Duties include drafting or revising administrative rules, legislation and policies; representing the client agency before the N.C. Rules Review Commission; drafting and reviewing contracts and MOUs (memorandum of understanding); responding to subpoenas, public record requests and citizen inquiries; drafting advisory letters; and advising on issues such as recoupment of money owed to public assistance programs, service provider issues, interpretation and application of various State and federal statutes, rules and regulations, confidentiality of records and information, and preventive measures to avoid future litigation
This position requires travel, including overnight travel, as part of its assigned duties.
This position is not subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Work Schedule:
The regular work schedule is from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The caseload and other responsibilities may occasionally require that additional hours be worked. Hybrid telework opportunities are available for this position.
Note to Current State Employees:
The salary grade for this position is LG08. State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. Please detail ALL work history including non-state service experience. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY or MAY NOT result.
THE STARTING SALARY FOR A NEW HIRE TO THIS POSITION IS LIMITED TO THE RECRUITMENT RANGE OF $84,878 to $100,179. Client funded. Salary offers for the selected candidate are based on the candidate's education and experience related to the position, as well as our agency budget and equity.
The State of North Carolina offers employer-paid health insurance plus twelve paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at Employee Benefits.
A thorough knowledge of case, statutory, regulatory, and common law.Thorough knowledge of judicial and quasi-judicial procedures.
Ability to conduct complex civil litigation.
Ability to interpret and apply laws, constitutional provisions, statutes, administrative regulations, court decisions, legal principles and other legal precedents.
Ability to analyze facts, evidence, legal principles and legal instruments.
Ability to express conclusions and arguments clearly and logically in oral and written form. Ability to recognize significant issues in cases.
Ability to analyze complex legal problems and render formal opinions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to creatively develop case strategy and tactics. Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
Licensed to practice law by the North Carolina State Bar and three years of progressively responsible professional legal experience. NOTE: GS 114-2 and 114-6 make it the duty of the Attorney General of NC to represent the State of North Carolina in all litigation unless another statute specifically states otherwise.
Management preferences: Experience with litigation. Knowledge of Medicaid and other public assistance programs. Experience practicing before the Office of Administrative Hearings or other administrative tribunals. The NC Department of Justice accomplishes our goals through our DOJ Organizational Values of Public Service, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, Diversity, and Innovation. We encourage all qualified candidates who are committed to these values and want to make a difference in the lives of our citizens to apply for this opportunity.
Please be sure to complete the application in full.
Note the following: If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.
Resumes and cover letters: To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. This information is used to determine if you meet the requirements of the position, and if you are selected, it is used to determine a salary offer.
Using the terms "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will not be accepted and your application will be rejected as incomplete. Cover letters are highly encouraged but not required.
Transcripts: Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. A copy of your transcripts indicating the degree received can be uploaded with your application.
If a transcript has been requested, your application will be considered incomplete if you do not provide one. Using a photograph of your diploma is not acceptable.
Credit for foreign degrees will only be given if verification of degree certification is attached to your application. Transcripts for foreign degrees have to be evaluated by an organization like World Education Services to determine US equivalency.
Any licenses or certificates must be included in the appropriate section of the application form.
Veterans Preference: Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 or discharge orders.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if you are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If you are a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, you must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
Application status: To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take an average of 6 8 weeks. All applicants will be notified by email once a position is filled.
NeoGov Help Line: If you are having technical issues submitting your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status, please contact the NC DOJ Human Resources office.
The NC Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The NC Department of Justice uses Merit-Based Recruitment to select from among the most qualified applicants to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
NC Department of Justice
Human Resources Office
114 W. Edenton Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
919-716-6490
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