Senior Legal Counsel (Attorney 5)

What You Will Do At ODM:

Office: Legal Counsel

Bureau: Provider & Program Compliance

Classification: Attorney 5 (PN 20036553)

Job Overview:

The Ohio Department of Medicaid is seeking an attorney for our legal unit Provider & Program Compliance. As a Senior Legal Counsel your responsibilities will include:

• Researching and providing legal advice regarding institutional providers (e.g. hospitals, nursing facilities, ambulatory surgery centers, federally qualified health centers, rural health clinics)
• Reviewing and providing legal advice and assistance with administrative rules
• Assisting the Attorney General’s Office with administrative hearings, trials and other legal matters
• Assisting with all activities related to the resolution of legal cases, including representing the agency in legal proceedings, preparing cases for trials, hearings and appeals, settlements, preparation of orders and tracking case activity

• Researching and drafting legal opinions, memoranda and other legal documents regarding Medicaid issues

  
  The preferred candidate should have prior experience working in a law firm or government setting with a demonstrated interest in health care law and work experience providing legal advice and interpretations on substantive legal issues. Also, the preferred candidate will possess strong legal analysis skills, be detail oriented, and be able to work collaboratively and independently.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

• Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of Revised Code; 18 mos. exp. as licensed attorney; 6 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques.

Technical Skills: Attorney/Legal

Professional skills: Consultation, Collaboration, Attention to Detail, Ethics and Values, Interpreting Data, Listening, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Confidentiality

Supplemental Information:

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT.
Completion of 24 credit hours of continuing legal education from accredited programs for applicable two-year reporting period pursuant to Rule X of Rules of Government of Bar of Ohio. Current certificate of registration pursuant to Rule VII of Rules of Government of Bar of Ohio.

THIS POSITION IS OVERTIME EXEMPT. This position is unclassified per 124.11 (A) (9), Ohio Revised Code.

Candidates must provide a writing sample if selected for an interview. Travel required, as needed. Must provide own transportation. Or, in order to operate a state vehicle, you must have a valid driver's license from state of residence.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.