The General Counsel’s Office of the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) is seeking an attorney to provide legal support for MassHealth and other EOHHS programs. The General Counsel's Office functions as EOHHS’ in-house counsel. Attorneys in EOHHS’ General Counsel’s Office perform a wide range of complex legal activities associated with the development, implementation, and administration of EOHHS programs and initiatives involving both MassHealth providers and members.
The Assistant General Counsel, Health and Human Services will provide legal support across units, including the newly formed EOHHS compliance office, the Nursing Home Ombudsman Program and various initiatives from the Secretary's Office.
Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):
· Offer advice and risk analysis concerning applicability of and compliance with all federal and state statutes and regulations that may affect EOHHS’ ongoing activities and new initiatives, whether involving program or policy matters, operational issues or spending activities.
· Provide legal opinions and advice to EOHHS and EOHHS agency program managers and staff on various matters.
· Maintain a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of state and federal laws related to Medicaid, state and federalfinance and appropriations, and public procurements.
· Identify and evaluate potential legal exposures, developing legally defensible alternative courses of action, and assistingclients in formulating creative problem resolutions and strategies.
· Analyze the impact and applications of existing, proposed, and developing law on EOHHS and EOHHS agency programs with particular emphasis on the federal Medicaid law and related federal regulations and policy guidance, as well as statelegislation impacting MassHealth and federal and state case law.
· Identify the need for, and assisting in the drafting of, new legislation and regulations, often in conjunction with otheragencies in the executive branch or other branches of government.
· Represent, and assist the Attorney General's Office in representing, the agency in both affirmative and defensivelitigation.
· Review and draft legal documents, including both regulatory and sub-regulatory interpretive material, briefs, memoranda,and correspondence.
· Review and draft requests for proposals, contracts, interagency service agreements, and related procurement documents.
Required Qualifications:
· At least three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in the practice of law or in a positionrequiring membership in the Bar.
· Background in and/or strong interest in learning about state and federal government operations, health andadministrative law, health care issues and public policy.
· Experience as, or comparable to, in-house or outside counsel to public agencies, private businesses or other organizations.
Preferred Qualifications:
· Excellent academic background and demonstrated skills and significant experience in counseling clients, legal research and analysis.
· Excellent oral and written advocacy, and creative problem solving.
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills
· Ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously for a varied group of clients, the desire to work in a fast-paced and collaborative legal office, and a good sense of humor.
About the Executive Office of Health and Human Services:
The Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) oversees expenditures of over $22 billion annually. As the largest secretariat, has approximately 24,000 employees and services almost 2 million people, one in three residents of the Commonwealth. The mission of EOHHS is to provide effective leadership and management in the development and provision of health and human services that promote health and safety, independence, and quality of life for individuals and families, and communities throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
To learn more about EOHHS, please visit:https://www.mass.gov/orgs/executive-office-of-health-and-human-services
Pre-Offer Process:
A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori.
Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s HiringGuidelines.
Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the MassachusettsPublic Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website.
If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, pleaseclick on the link and complete the Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form
For questions, please the contact the Office of Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122 and select option #4.
The General Counsel’s Office of the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) is seeking an attorney to provide legal support for MassHealth and other EOHHS programs. The General Counsel's Office functions as EOHHS’ in-house counsel. Attorneys in EOHHS’ General Counsel’s Office perform a wide range of complex legal activities associated with the development, implementation, and administration of EOHHS programs and initiatives involving both MassHealth providers and members.
The Assistant General Counsel, Health and Human Services will provide legal support across units, including the newly formed EOHHS compliance office, the Nursing Home Ombudsman Program and various initiatives from the Secretary's Office.
Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):
· Offer advice and risk analysis concerning applicability of and compliance with all federal and state statutes and regulations that may affect EOHHS’ ongoing activities and new initiatives, whether involving program or policy matters, operational issues or spending activities.
· Provide legal opinions and advice to EOHHS and EOHHS agency program managers and staff on various matters.
· Maintain a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of state and federal laws related to Medicaid, state and federalfinance and appropriations, and public procurements.
· Identify and evaluate potential legal exposures, developing legally defensible alternative courses of action, and assistingclients in formulating creative problem resolutions and strategies.
· Analyze the impact and applications of existing, proposed, and developing law on EOHHS and EOHHS agency programs with particular emphasis on the federal Medicaid law and related federal regulations and policy guidance, as well as statelegislation impacting MassHealth and federal and state case law.
· Identify the need for, and assisting in the drafting of, new legislation and regulations, often in conjunction with otheragencies in the executive branch or other branches of government.
· Represent, and assist the Attorney General's Office in representing, the agency in both affirmative and defensivelitigation.
· Review and draft legal documents, including both regulatory and sub-regulatory interpretive material, briefs, memoranda,and correspondence.
· Review and draft requests for proposals, contracts, interagency service agreements, and related procurement documents.
Required Qualifications:
· At least three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in the practice of law or in a positionrequiring membership in the Bar.
· Background in and/or strong interest in learning about state and federal government operations, health andadministrative law, health care issues and public policy.
· Experience as, or comparable to, in-house or outside counsel to public agencies, private businesses or other organizations.
Preferred Qualifications:
· Excellent academic background and demonstrated skills and significant experience in counseling clients, legal research and analysis.
· Excellent oral and written advocacy, and creative problem solving.
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills
· Ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously for a varied group of clients, the desire to work in a fast-paced and collaborative legal office, and a good sense of humor.
About the Executive Office of Health and Human Services:
The Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) oversees expenditures of over $22 billion annually. As the largest secretariat, has approximately 24,000 employees and services almost 2 million people, one in three residents of the Commonwealth. The mission of EOHHS is to provide effective leadership and management in the development and provision of health and human services that promote health and safety, independence, and quality of life for individuals and families, and communities throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
To learn more about EOHHS, please visit:https://www.mass.gov/orgs/executive-office-of-health-and-human-services
Pre-Offer Process:
A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori.
Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s HiringGuidelines.
Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the MassachusettsPublic Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website.
If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, pleaseclick on the link and complete the Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form
For questions, please the contact the Office of Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122 and select option #4.
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must have a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, admission to the Massachusetts Bar and (A) at least three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in the practice of law.
Incumbents may be required to have a current and valid Motor Vehicle Drivers License at a Class level specific to assignment.
Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate’s years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.
Comprehensive Benefits
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC)may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must have a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, admission to the Massachusetts Bar and (A) at least three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in the practice of law.
Incumbents may be required to have a current and valid Motor Vehicle Drivers License at a Class level specific to assignment.
Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate’s years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.
Comprehensive Benefits
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
Want the specifics?Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC)may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.