Staff Attorney 2

The State of Connecticut, Office of the Healthcare Advocate (OHA) is recruiting for a Staff Attorney 2 position.  This is a full-time (40 hour)/week position, Monday - Friday. 

The selected candidate for this position will provide legal support for the office and  conduct research on routine and  complex legal matters; analyze complex and technical evidence; provide public comment on regulations and other policies related to the health care industry and health industry.

Please ensure your application is complete and you have included your Resume in the 'Resume Tab' of your application.  Qualified applicants being considered for further steps in the hiring process will be required to submit copy of their law school transcript and cover letter.

Questions regarding this recruitment should be directed to Human Resources at cid.hr@ct.gov or (860) 297-3936.

 

In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in the legal work of the agency.

Performs advanced and complex legal work of an agency; researches, interprets, analyzes and applies complex and conflicting laws and regulations, case law and legal principles; acts as hearing officer or represents agency in formal administrative and public proceedings on a full range of cases involving complex legal and technical issues; negotiates and drafts settlement agreements; drafts advisory opinions, rulings, decisions, recommendations, findings, legislation, statutes, regulations, publications and other related legal documents; assists in the preparation and presentation of trials and appeals; consults with the Office of the Attorney General on legal issues; researches complex legal issues; conducts investigations and enforcement proceedings; prepares comprehensive reports for use in administrative and court proceedings; prepares pleadings and other court papers; interprets and applies complex or conflicting laws and regulations, case law and legal principles; participates in the conduct of various educational activities; provides legal guidance when duly authorized; provides input into policy formation; may testify at or monitor legislative proceedings; may represent agency in court when authorized; reviews court decisions, new and proposed laws and regulations to determine impact on agency operations; prepares and maintains precedent manuals; reviews legal and other related documents for legal sufficiency; performs related duties as required.

Considerable knowledge of legal principles, practices and procedures in Connecticut; considerable knowledge of legal research techniques; considerable knowledge of the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act; considerable knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes, regulations and legislation; considerable knowledge of relevant agency policies and procedures; knowledge of the rules of evidence; knowledge of criminal and constitutional law and legislative process; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; considerable ability to apply judicial decisions to the interpretation of statues; considerable ability to comprehend, analyze and organize technical data and coordinate elements of legal cases.

Two (2) years of experience in the practice of law.

• Advanced knowledge of the legal and technical aspects of the health care industry, health insurance industry, and related policy trends and issues, with emphasis on the Connecticut marketplace.
• Considerable knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes, regulations and legislation particularly as they relate to health care and health insurance; including constitutional laws and the legislative process.
• Knowledge and experience with state and federal health information and other data privacy regulations, including HIPAA.
• Knowledge and experience with state and federal legislative and administrative rule-making processes, including the UAPA.
• Thorough knowledge of the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid and Medicare, and/or commercial health insurance policy and appeals process.
• Experience researching complex legal issues and legal documents related to the health industry.
• Experience with Affordable Care Act implementation, in particular Connecticut's Health Insurance Exchange, Access Health CT.
• Experience with the preparation and presentation of healthcare insurance appeals.
• Ability to effectively present complex information and respond to questions from stakeholders, agencies and professional organizations.
• Ability to translate and synthesize complicated legal issues in lay terms.
• Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

1. Must be admitted to practice law in the State of Connecticut.
2. May be required to travel.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.