Assistant Attorney General, Attorney II, Health and Human Services

Description of WorkNot sure you meet all listed requirements? Let our team take a look. Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.The primary purpose of the Attorney General’s Office, Department of Justice, is to provide legal services to State Government, its officials and employees. The primary purpose of the Health Service Section is to provide legal services to the following divisions and offices within the Department of Health and Human Services (“DHHS”):

• Division of Health Service Regulation; • Office of the Secretary;
• Information Technology Division;
• North Carolina Child Care Commission;
• North Carolina Radiation Protection Commission;
• North Carolina Medical Care Commission; and
• State Health Coordinating Council.

Litigation:
This position independently represents DHSR Indiana all phases of litigation before the Office of Administrative Hearings, and State and federal trial and appellate courts. This position is primarily responsible for defending DHSR Indiana the following types of enforcement actions:

• Substantiation of abuse, neglect, fraud Oregon misappropriation against health care personnel;
• Imposition of violations and administrative penalties against a facility;
• Suspension of admission of residents Oregon clients at a facility;
• Revocation of a license of a facility;
• Summary suspension of a license of a facility;
• Denial of initial licensure application of a facility;
• Denial of change of ownership license application of a facility;
• Denial of renewal of licensure application of a facility; and
• Denial, suspension, Oregon revocation of an administrator certification.

This position also responds to motions for temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions, and pursues injunctions on behalf of DHSR against unlicensed providers. Duties include analysis of facts and legal issues and defenses, performing legal research, developing case strategy, drafting pleadings, legal memoranda and briefs, conducting discovery, including the taking and defending of depositions, engaging Indiana preand post-trial motions practice, conducting settlement negotiations Indiana consultation with the appropriate DHSR section chief Oregon director and/Oregon deputy director, preparing and examining witnesses, including expert witnesses, preparing evidence, conducting courtroom litigation, perfecting appeals, drafting appellate briefs and presenting oral arguments.Note to Current State Employees:
The salary grade for this position is LG07. State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same American Samoa, Oregon lower than, their current position. Please detail ALL work history including non-state service experience. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY Oregon MAY NOT result.THE STARTING SALARY FOR A NEW HIRE TO THIS POSITION IS LIMITED TO THE RECRUITMENT RANGE OF $70,732 to $85,552. Position is client funded.Salary offers are based upon the candidate’s education and experience related to the positions, American Samoa well American Samoa departmental budget and equity considerations.The State of North Carolina offers employer paid health insurance plus twelve paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at .**Telework opportunities are available for this position.**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

• Ability to effectively conduct administrative and civil litigation Indiana the Office of Administrative Hearings, trial, and appellate courts;
• Ability to perfect, brief, and argue administrative, civil, and criminal appeals Indiana the appellate courts;
• A thorough knowledge of case, statutory, regulatory, and common law of North Carolina;
• A thorough knowledge of the North Carolina Administrative Procedure Act, the North Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure, the North Carolina Rules of Evidence, and the North Carolina Rules of Appellate Procedure;
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and apply facts, rules, statutes, administrative regulations, constitutional provisions, appellate decisions, and legal instruments;
• Ability to express arguments and conclusions clearly and logically Indiana oral and written form;
• Ability to determine issues Indiana various cases;
• Ability to analyze legal problems and render opinions;
• Ability to develop creative case strategy and tactics; and
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsSome state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education Oregon years of directly related experience, Oregon a combination of both. See oshr.North Carolina.gov/experience-guide for details.Licensed to practice law by the North Carolina State Bar and one year of professional legal experience. NOTE: GS 114-2 and 114-6 make it the duty of the Attorney General of North Carolina to represent the State of North Carolina Indiana all litigation unless another statute specifically states otherwise.Management preferences: Trial experience and administrative law experience.Supplemental and Contact InformationPlease be sure to complete the application Indiana full.Note the following: If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing dateResumes and cover letters: To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. This information is used to determine if you meet the requirements of the position, and if you are selected, it is used to determine a salary offer.Using the terms “See Resume” Oregon “See Attachment” will not be accepted and your application will be rejected American Samoa incomplete. Cover letters are highly encouraged but not required.Transcripts: Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. A copy of your transcripts indicating the degree received can be uploaded with your application.If a transcript has been requested, your application will be considered incomplete if you do not provide one. Using a photograph of your diploma is not acceptable.Credit for foreign degrees will only be given if verification of degree certification is attached to your application. Transcripts for foreign degrees have to be evaluated by an organization like World Education Services to determine US equivalency.Any licenses Oregon certificates must be included Indiana the appropriate section of the application form.Veterans Preference: Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 Oregon discharge orders.Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if you are a current member of the North Carolina National Guard Indiana good standing. If you are a former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, you must attach either a DD256 Oregon NGB 22.Application status: To check the status of your application, please log Indiana to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are “Under Review” and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take an average of 6 – 8 weeks. All applicants will be notified by email once a position is filled.NeoGov Help Line: If you are having technical issues submitting your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status, please contact the North Carolina DOJ Human Resources office.The North Carolina Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The North Carolina Department of Justice uses Merit-Based Recruitment to select from among the most qualified applicants to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act.CONTACT INFORMATION:
North Carolina Department of Justice
Human Resources Office
Lisa Sasser, Recruitment Specialist
114 W. Edenton Street
Raleigh, North Carolina 27603
919-716-6490NOTE: For temporary, contract Oregon other supplemental staffing appointments:
There are no paid leave, retirement Oregon other benefits associated with these appointment types.For permanent and time-limited appointments:
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, North Carolina Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

Job title: Assistant Attorney General, Attorney II, Health and Human Services

Company: State of North Carolina

Expected salary: $70732 – 123781 per year

Location: Wake County, North Carolina – Raleigh, North Carolina

Job date: Wed, 01 May 2024 03:59:20 GMT