[Hiring] Senior Associate General Counsel - Administrative Litigation @Arizona Department of Administration

Role Description

The AHCCCS Administration is the State agency responsible for the administration of the Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance programs, and the behavioral health system. As part of the Office of General Counsel (OGC) Team, the Senior Associate General Counsel provides legal advice to the AHCCCS Administration regarding the AHCCCS Program and assists with oversight and guidance to the administrative litigation unit and various divisions within the Agency. This position works collaboratively to provide legal counsel and representation to clients, representation of the Agency in administrative hearing proceedings, and development of litigation strategy.

• Provides legal counsel and business advice to various divisions within the agency on a day-to-day business.
• Performs legal research, provides legal advice, and prepares related legal documents consistent with state and federal law.
• Drafts complex correspondence on behalf of various divisions and interfaces with external public and private entities.
• Provides legal representation to the Agency in various administrative and regulatory matters.
• Supervises professional and administrative staff to provide support and leadership.
• Coordinates and assists with overseeing work performed by outside counsel assigned to various litigation matters.
• Performs review of proposed and current state and federal statutes and regulations, policy proposals, and other materials affecting the program.
• Reviews and analyzes trusts associated with applications for benefits for compliance with legal and program requirements.
• Reviews Administrative Law Judge Recommended Decisions and assists with the preparation of Director Decisions and Final Decisions.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school.
• Current license to practice law in the state of Arizona.

Requirements

• Three years of experience in health law, Medicare/Medicaid healthcare finance, or prior experience representing state or federal agencies.
• Leadership of business, program, and operational units of a large organization.
• Successfully pass fingerprint background check, prior employment verifications, and reference checks.
• Travel may be required for State business.
• All newly hired State employees must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays per year.
• Paid Vacation and Sick time off (13 and 12 days per year respectively).
• Paid Parental Leave - Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child.
• Other Leaves - Bereavement, civic duty, and military.
• A top-ranked retirement program with lifetime pension benefits.
• A robust and affordable insurance plan, including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance.
• Participation eligibility in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• RideShare and Public Transit Subsidy.
• A variety of learning and career development opportunities.