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State of Colorado Assistant Attorney General (Health Care) in Denver, Colorado
Assistant Attorney General (Health Care)
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Assistant Attorney General (Health Care)
Salary
$85,795.00 - $132,901.00 Annually
Location
Denver, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
LAA-5001-8/2024
Department
Department of Law
Opening Date
08/29/2024
Closing Date
9/19/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address
1300 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Daisy Zepeda, daisy.zepeda@coag.gov
Type of Announcement
This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Description
Benefits
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Department Information
The Health Care Unit in the State Services Section is hiring for an attorney with a background or strong interest in health care and public health law to join their team. This position serves as both litigation and general counsel for its state agency clients. This is an exciting role for an attorney who is eager to handle complex and high-profile litigation, and to be on the forefront of state and national public health policy trends and legal developments.
WHO WE ARE
The Office of the Attorney General/Department of Law is the "People's Lawyer." The Attorney General, Phil Weiser, was elected by the people of Colorado and is the State's chief lawyer and law enforcement official. Our vision for the Department of Law is: "Together, we serve Colorado and its people, advancing the rule of law, protecting our democracy and promoting justice for all." Our core values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, drive our actions and demonstrate our focus on being principled public servants who are innovative and better together.
Visit our website to learn more:https://coag.gov/.
Description of Job
WHAT YOU WILL DO
The Health Care Unit in the State Services Section serves as counsel for the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (the State Medicaid Agency) and the public health divisions within the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. On behalf of these two clients, the Unit handles a full range of litigation, enforcement, procurement, compliance, and general counsel/advice matters. The Unit provides both agency clients with legal opinions and memorandums on a wide range of issues and questions, as well as providing general strategic and legal guidance on a daily basis.
On behalf of the State Medicaid Agency, Unit attorneys manage a wide range of provider and member appeals, litigate challenges to Department policies and regulations, engage with vendors in contract disputes, defend the Department in challenges to reimbursement and overpayment findings, defend the state against adverse actions taken by the federal government, and coordinate inter- agency efforts at both the state and federal level when faced with provider terminations due to fraud or abuse. All of these actions are undertaken to help protect limited Medicaid funds in order to provide critical health care services to some of the most vulnerable Coloradans. For the State Health Department, Unit attorneys are tasked with litigating and advising on all health facility licensing and compliance issues, paramedic/EMT certification suspension or revocation matters, vital records disputes, challenges involving the medical marijuana registry, and advise and litigate matters related to disease control outbreaks and investigations.
In carrying out these duties, the Health Care Unit attorneys’ practice at all levels of administrative, state, and federal courts.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in the Department of Law.
Salary note:
The Department of Law uses a wage progression compensation model. Although a salary range is listed, salary will be set commensurate with the successful candidate's qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.
Attorneys with less than 3 years of experience as a practicing attorney will be hired as an Assistant Attorney General I (AAG I). The salary range for an AAG I is $85,795-$95,437/ annually.
Attorneys with more than 3 years of experience practicing as an attorney will be hired as an Assistant Attorney General II (AAG II). The AAG II salary range is $99,318 - $132,901/ annually.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Qualified applicantsmust be licensed to practice law in Colorado or be clearly eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar. Candidates eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar will be required to submit proof of their completed application before the first day of employment.
We are a close-knit team and are looking for litigators with a diversity of backgrounds who are excited to work collaboratively and bring different perspectives to our team. The strongest candidates will have the ability to drive and handle complex litigation; have exceptional research and writing skills; and have a public health, health care financing, regulatory compliance, and/or administrative law background.
Conditions of Employment:
Candidates eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar will be required to submit proof of their completed application and application for Practice Pending Admission before the first day of employment. For more information about admission to the Colorado bar please review information on the Colorado Supreme CourtOffice of Attorney Regulation Counsel (https://www.coloradosupremecourt.com/index.asp) website.
The final candidates for employment must successfully pass a thorough criminal background investigation.
The Office of the Attorney General offers flexible work arrangements. This position allows for hybrid work.
The Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer and believes that a diverse work force adds quality and perspective to the services we provide to the public. Candidates with diverse qualities and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
This position is non-classified and is not subject to appeal rights.
Supplemental Information
WHY WORK FOR US
We Embrace Flexibility
We aim to produce outstanding work product for our clients, be efficient with our time, and support each other as team members – which also means we embrace flexible working arrangements when and where possible.
We Are Committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At the DOL, our commitment to DEI is thriving. We know that we are better together when our differences are valued and everyone is inspired and empowered to contribute. As such, we strive to provide a safe environment where individuals feel valued and respected for who they are; demonstrate a behavior and mindset where differences are welcomed, and individuals are treated equally and empowered to do their best work; and promote growth and innovation through a diverse workforce. We empower an active Diversity Equity & Inclusion Impact Team that creates approaches to ensure safe spaces and a culture supportive of people being their authentic selves, hosts events and programs on DEI areas important to our employees, enables development and sustainability of resource groups that give a voice to historically marginalized populations, focuses on retaining our incredible talent, and more! If your professional goals include promoting growth and innovation with colleagues who recognize that we are better together when our differences are valued and respected, then DOL is your place to be!
We Have Strong Core Values
Our core values drive our actions. At the Department of Law, we are: 1) principled, maintaining the highest ethical standards, rigorous legal analysis, and careful evaluation of facts; 2) public servants, who are always ensuring our work is not about us, but instead is about the people of Colorado; 3) innovative, by seeking to identify the best approach, make deliberate decisions, and look to improve; and 4) "better together," by working to support each other and collaborate.
We are Committed to Developing our Attorneys
We are deeply invested in our talent and regularly provide meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth through training and coaching. Further, our professional development and performance goal setting process is collaborative and ongoing, and aimed at helping our attorneys grow and succeed.
We Offer Excellent Benefits
In addition to competitive medical and dental health plans, employer-paid life insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans, and vacation and sick leave earned each month, there are many other unique benefits that we offer, including:
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) : As a state government employee, you might be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. A borrower may qualify for forgiveness by making 120 on-time payments while employed full-time in public service, if they have certain kinds of federal loans in a qualifying repayment plan
Free access to a recently renovated on-site fitness center
Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible work schedules, professional development opportunities, and an employee discount program
Employer-paid mental health and counseling services through Colorado State Employee Assistance Program
Employer-paid annual attorney registration dues
Employer-provided access to professional development training and CLE through PLI, Department of Law University and other entities.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants must establish an account with governmentjobs.com and complete the online applications including the Contact Information section. Applicants are not required to complete the Work Experience, Education, or Additional Information sections of the online application.
Applicants must provide 1) a cover letter; 2) a resume; 3) a writing sample, and 4) three professional references. Use the "Attachments" feature of the online application to add documents.
ADAAA Requests
The Department of Law is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Julie Christopher,julie.christopher@coag.govor 720-508-6511.
For general questions regarding this position, please contact our Director of Legal Talent atlegaltalentdirector@coag.gov.
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To apply you must submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and three professional references. These documents are reviewed to assess candidates, and failure to attach all may result in your application not being considered.
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Please provide your CO attorney registration number and admission date. If you are not licensed in CO, please provide the state in which you hold a license, your attorney registration number, and admission date.
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Please describe your interest in health care or public health law. What experience do you have that you believe prepared you for this position?
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Please describe your litigation experience and experience with motions practice and discovery.
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