The ideal candidate will have experience in case planning, legal research, gathering facts, retrieving information, drafting legal memos, and other legal documents.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Draft legal documents, notices, interrogatories, motions, etc..at the direction of Medicaid legal counsel. This includes but is not limited to the compilation and organization of exhibits and files, as well as the scheduling and conducting of all note-taking.
• Drafts formal discovery requests and responses, performs legal research including statutory and case law, and drafts forms, research memoranda, proposed rules, orders, and other documents.
• Become familiar with local documents such as Medicaid contracts, rules, regulations, and requirements of the State of Rhode Island and the RI Medicaid program.
• Assist in the drafting, review, and approval process for all key legal documents, contracts, and correspondence. Ensure such review, approval, and execution are in accordance with state Medicaid law and regulations.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain contract records and files documenting contract performance and compliance.
• Perform several other similar or related duties that may not be specifically included within this position description but are consistent with the general level of the job and responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma
• Minimum two (2) years experience as an Administrative Assistant

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• 1 – 3 years of Legal Assistant experience
• General knowledge of Medicaid and health programs is a plus.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to understand and resolve complex problems and the ability to read, interpret, and make recommendations based on complex state, federal, and Departmental rules, laws, and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within multiple units and with multiple levels of personnel.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word