SENIOR DEPUTY COUNTY COUNSEL - HEALTHCARE LAW Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/jobs/newprint/4318147) Apply  SENIOR DEPUTY COUNTY COUNSEL - HEALTHCARE LAW Salary $153,921.84 - $231,213.84 Annually Location Los Angeles County, CA Job Type Full time Job Number U9207I Department COUNTY COUNSEL Opening Date 02/09/2024 + Description + Benefits + Questions Position/Program Information EXAM NUMBER U9207I TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Job Opportunity FIRST DATE OF FILING February 13, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) THIS EXAMINATION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE ARE MET AND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSURE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. ABOUT THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY OFFICE OF THE COUNTY COUNSEL: The Office of County Counsel provides legal representation, advice and counsel to the Board of Supervisors, County departments, special districts, and other public agencies, as mandated and authorized by the County charter and State statutes. The Office provides a broad range of legal services directed at promoting the public service objectives of the County, while protecting the County from loss and risk. The Office of County Counsel is committed to inclusion, diversity, equity, and antiracism (IDEA), and we believe these principles are necessary to build a culture of belonging for all employees, volunteers, and contractors. Our commitment is to deliberately and intentionally advance IDEA and, by doing so, more effectively serve the County of Los Angeles. BENEFITS: The County of Los Angeles offers one of the strongest public-sector benefits package in the nation, including a wide range of health care options, pensions through LACERA, 401k and 457b savings plans with matching, and 13 paid Holidays. DEFINITION: Performs the most difficult legal assignments in providing advice to and representing the Board of Supervisors and the County and its departments/agencies in litigation and may supervise subordinate attorneys. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: These positions are allocated only to the Office of the County Counsel and typically receive general direction, from an Assistant County Counsel, primarily pertaining to policy. Senior Deputy County Counsel positions are responsible for assignments involving the most difficult and complex legal matters which requires a high degree of initiative, skill and specialized legal knowledge in healthcare or acts as principal legal advisor to a large County department or special district. This class is the first level at which supervisory duties may be assigned and requires that incumbents be able to exercise knowledge of the principles of supervision and have a thorough knowledge of legal principles and their application. In addition, incumbents must possess the ability to appear in federal and state court, and administrative hearings. Essential Job Functions + Provides in-depth legal advice to the Board of Supervisors and County departments (e.g., Health Services) on transactional and litigation matters. + Acts as legal advisor to County departments and participates in the resolution of difficult legal questions regarding powers, procedures and operations. + Provides analysis and advice to the Board of Supervisors and County departments (e.g., Health Services), on Federal and state healthcare laws. + Is assigned, both directly and through supervision, litigation involving health and mental healthcare. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS Five (5) years of experience in the practice of *public agency law, or civil law in the areas of healthcare law. Experience may include laws and regulations relating to healthcare providers; False Claims Act; Anti -Kickback Statute; consent and confidentiality of medical information; the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA); Public Health Services Act; medical staff issues; health facility licensing, healthcare organization certification and accreditation; managed care and the Knox-Keene Act; and/or medical malpractice litigation. *Public agency law refers to experience working for the government of a State or political subdivision thereof; any agency of the United States, a State, or political subdivisions of a State, or municipality; or any interstate government agency. LICENSE: **Admission to practice law in all courts of California. **A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS: 2 - Light: Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved. Additional Information SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION **A copy of a valid and active California Bar card with a visible watermark of the year - OR - A printed copy of the member profile information from the State Bar of California website, with an "Active" status designation. If you are unable to attach the required document(s), you must email them toCoCoExams@counsel.lacounty.gov Applications received without this required documentation, at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days from the application submission date, will be rejected as incomplete. AT THE TIME OF FILING, you are encouraged to provide a copy of your resume, which details relevant professional experience. Please DO NOT attach or upload your writing samples, or confidential case files to your application. EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of an evaluation of experience based on application information, weighted 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher will be placed on the eligible register. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of, and experience with, contracting, including drafting and/or review and analysis of solicitations, bids, contracts and amendments for a broad array of health facility staffing, services, equipment and supplies Additional points will be granted to candidates with experience beyond the Selection Requirements. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION The names of applicants receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the Eligible Register in the order of their score group from a period of 12 months following the date of promulgation. Applicants will be processed on an as-received basis, and promulgated to the Eligible Register accordingly. No persons may compete for this examination more than once every 12 months. VACANCY INFORMATION The resulting Eligible Register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Office of the County Counsel. Passing this examination and being placed on the Eligible Register does not guarantee an offer of employment. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION Applications must be filed online only. We must receive your application before 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Plan to submit your online application well in advance before the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Specialty Requirements to qualify as listed on this job bulletin. Provide any relevant job experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Important: Please note that all information included in the application materials is subject to verification at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made per Civil Service Rule 6.04. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing verbiage from the Class Specification and Selections Specialty serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and you may be disqualified. FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI) The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES For applicants who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD All applicants must file their application online using theirownuser ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 Alternate Teletype Phone:(800) 897-0077 California Relay Services Phone:(800) 735-2922 Department Contact Name: Stephanie S. Millan Department Contact Email:smillan@counsel.lacounty.govorCoCoExams@counsel.lacounty.gov Exam Number: U9207I COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Employment Information Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below. This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting. Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement: The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/. Testing Accommodations for Applicants: The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit:https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/. Fair Chance: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952). Employment Eligibility: Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States. Career PathFinder: Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttp://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov. Revised January 2025 For detailed information, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/) 01 The information you provide on the Supplemental Questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. Please be as specific as possible, include all information as requested. Points will not be awarded for incomplete responses. Comments such as, "see or refer to resume or application" will not be considered as a response. You must utilize the space provided for answers to the questions, separate attachments will not be considered. All information is subject to verification at any time during the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal. I UNDERSTAND THE ABOVE INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS. + I UNDERSTAND THE ABOVE INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS. 02 SPECIALTY REQUIREMENTS:Do you have five (5) years of experience in the practice of healthcare law, as stated on the Selection Requirements? + Yes + No 03 Describe in detail your experience in the practice of healthcare law pertaining to laws and regulations relating to healthcare providers. If you do not have experience, please indicate "Not Applicable".NOTE:For each experience, please indicate the following information: 1. Name and Address of Employer 2. Position/Title Held 3. Date From: (MM/DD/YYYY), Date To: (MM/DD/YYYY) 4. Hours worked per week 5. Describe experience in detail. You will not receive credit for incomplete responses or missing requested information. Responses such as " see/refer to resume/CV/attachments/application", will not be considered. 04 Describe in detail your experience in the practice of healthcare law pertaining to False Claims Act. If you do not have experience, please indicate "Not Applicable".NOTE:For each experience, please indicate the following information: 1. Name and Address of Employer 2. Position/Title Held 3. Date From: (MM/DD/YYYY), Date To: (MM/DD/YYYY) 4. Hours worked per week 5. Describe experience in detail. You will not receive credit for incomplete responses or missing requested information. Responses such as " see/refer to resume/CV/attachments/application", will not be considered. 05 Describe in detail your experience in the practice of healthcare law pertaining to the Anti-Kickback Statute. If you do not have experience, please indicate "Not Applicable".NOTE:For each experience, please indicate the following information: 1. Name and Address of Employer 2. Position/Title Held 3. Date From: (MM/DD/YYYY), Date To: (MM/DD/YYYY) 4. Hours worked per week 5. Describe experience in detail. You will not receive credit for incomplete responses or missing requested information. Responses such as " see/refer to resume/CV/attachments/application", will not be considered. 06 Describe in detail your experience in the practice of healthcare law pertaining to consent and confidentiality of medical information. If you do not have experience, please indicate "Not Applicable".NOTE:For each experience, please indicate the following information: 1. Name and Address of Employer 2. Position/Title Held 3. Date From: (MM/DD/YYYY), Date To: (MM/DD/YYYY) 4. Hours worked per week 5. Describe experience in detail. You will not receive credit for incomplete responses or missing requested information. Responses such as " see/refer to resume/CV/attachments/application", will not be considered. 07 Describe in detail your experience in the practice of healthcare law pertaining to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). If you do not have experience, please indicate "Not Applicable".NOTE:For each experience, please indicate the following information: 1. Name and Address of Employer 2. Position/Title Held 3. Date From: (MM/DD/YYYY), Date To: (MM/DD/YYYY) 4. Hours worked per week 5. Describe experience in detail. You will not receive credit for incomplete responses or missing requested information. Responses such as " see/refer to resume/CV/attachments/application", will not be considered. 08 Describe in detail your experience in the practice of healthcare law pertaining to medical staff issues. If you do not have experience, please indicate "Not Applicable".NOTE:For each experience, please indicate the following information: 1. Name and Address of Employer 2. Position/Title Held 3. Date From: (MM/DD/YYYY), Date To: (MM/DD/YYYY) 4. Hours worked per week 5. Describe experience in detail. You will not receive credit for incomplete responses or missing requested information. Responses such as " see/refer to resume/CV/attachments/application", will not be considered. 09 Describe in detail your experience in the practice of healthcare law pertaining to health facility licensing. If you do not have experience, please indicate "Not Applicable".NOTE:For each experience, please indicate the following information: 1. Name and Address of Employer 2. Position/Title Held 3. Date From: (MM/DD/YYYY), Date To: (MM/DD/YYYY) 4. Hours worked per week 5. Describe experience in detail. You will not receive credit for incomplete responses or missing requested information. Responses such as " see/refer to resume/CV/attachments/application", will not be considered. 10 Describe in detail your experience in the practice of healthcare law pertaining to healthcare organization certification and accreditation. If you do not have experience, please indicate "Not Applicable".NOTE:For each experience, please indicate the following information: 1. Name and Address of Employer 2. Position/Title Held 3. Date From: (MM/DD/YYYY), Date To: (MM/DD/YYYY) 4. Hours worked per week 5. Describe experience in detail. You will not receive credit for incomplete responses or missing requested information. Responses such as " see/refer to resume/CV/attachments/application", will not be considered. 11 Describe in detail your experience in the practice of healthcare law pertaining to managed care and the Knox-Keene Act. If you do not have experience, please indicate "Not Applicable".NOTE:For each experience, please indicate the following information: 1. Name and Address of Employer 2. Position/Title Held 3. Date From: (MM/DD/YYYY), Date To: (MM/DD/YYYY) 4. Hours worked per week 5. Describe experience in detail. You will not receive credit for incomplete responses or missing requested information. Responses such as " see/refer to resume/CV/attachments/application", will not be considered. 12 Describe in detail your experience in the practice of healthcare law pertaining to medical malpractice litigation. If you do not have experience, please indicate "Not Applicable".NOTE:For each experience, please indicate the following information: 1. Name and Address of Employer 2. Position/Title Held 3. Date From: (MM/DD/YYYY), Date To: (MM/DD/YYYY) 4. Hours worked per week 5. Describe experience in detail. You will not receive credit for incomplete responses or missing requested information. Responses such as " see/refer to resume/CV/attachments/application", will not be considered. Required Question Employer County of Los Angeles Address ****************** Los Angeles, California, 90010 Website http://hr.lacounty.gov Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email