Senior Staff Attorney Job Listing at State of Vermont in Waterbury, VT (Job ID 1208113900A3)

Description

Overview

The Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA) is seeking a Senior Staff Attorney (Staff Attorney III or IV) to assist the Department with a particular focus on legal guidance regarding rate setting and estate recovery, and with the opportunity to be responsible for other legal tasks as needed. The successful candidate will have at least five years of relevant experience, have a degree from an accredited law school, and be a member of or eligible to join the Vermont Bar. 

The Senior Staff Attorney will join a team that provides legal support to every unit in the Department and thus will operate as in-house counsel. In this role, they will be expected to develop particular expertise in rate setting and estate recovery. However, they will also receive the chance to liaise with external counsel to support the state's litigation efforts on behalf of the Department, will work on administrative rulemaking to support the policy team, and may be called on to offer legal support and guidance to a broad array of diverse teams including but not limited to the pharmacy, clinical, and member-provider services units. Working for DVHA provides an opportunity to gain a complex knowledge base in legal compliance and healthcare work at a dynamic department offering workplace flexibility and an excellent benefits package. 

This position is a full-time, exempt position based in Waterbury, VT and subject to the hybrid telework policy outlined below. This position is open until filled. Please submit a resume, cover letter, and three references. 

DVHA is currently seeking a senior staff attorney, who would qualify as a Staff Attorney III or Staff Attorney IV per the State of Vermont Attorney Pay Plan.  

 

Mission: The Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)'s mission is to improve Vermonters' health and well-being by providing access to high-quality, cost-effective health care. We have identified three priorities that support our mission: Advancing value-based payments, modernizing information technology infrastructure, and operational performance improvement. Our department commits to executing our responsibilities and priorities while adhering to three core values: Transparency, Integrity and Service.
 
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

As part of our values of transparency, integrity, and service, we are committed to supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility as part of our person-centered culture. We actively celebrate our colleagues' and future colleagues' different abilities, racial identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, age, and gender. Everyone is welcome and supported here.
 
Our State: Vermont is a "small but mighty" state. We are ranked as one of the top 10 states to raise a family in 2022. We are nationwide leaders for progressive social and educational policies.  We are in Northern New England, 1.5 hours from Montreal and 3.5 hours from Boston. We have beautiful Lake Champlain, the Green Mountains, and year-round outdoor activities. 

Telework: DVHA supports a hybrid work environment. Upon hire, employees work with their supervisor to create a schedule that aligns with the business needs of the unit. We believe a hybrid work environment promotes autonomy and allows for increased flexibility and greater work/life balance.

 

Attorneys selected for an interview should familiarize themselves with the work of the Department by visiting dvha.vermont.gov.

Who May Apply

This position, Senior Staff Attorney (Job Requisition #50805), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact irene.mendez@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail.  You must apply online to be considered.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

 

AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS:  Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position.  In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate will have at least at least five years of demonstrated proficiency in one or some combination of the following: Medicaid law, healthcare law and regulation, administrative/regulatory law, contracts, or other experience relevant to the operations of the Department.

Equal Opportunity Employer The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.

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