HHS, Office of the General Counsel, Region 9 - Attorney Advisor

Company IntroThe Office of the General Counsel (OGC) at the Department of Health and Human Services is seeking an attorney to join its Region 9 - San Francisco office. OGC Region 9 provides comprehensive legal services to almost all components within HHS.OGC is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. At OGC, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of who we are. We’re always growing our network of people, programs, and tools to allow our staff to do their best work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. OGC is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.For additional information about OGC’s mission, please visit our website at : http : / / www.hhs.gov / ogc / index.htmlJob Description / DutiesThis is a General Attorney Advisor position in the HHS San Francisco Region Office. The attorney will be expected to provide a variety of legal services to one or more Department components in the region, including the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR), and the Indian Health Service (IHS), on matters which often require coordination with other components of the Department, other OGC offices, or the U.S. Department of Justice. Attorneys may represent the agency in litigation against hospitals, nursing homes, health plans, clinical laboratories, and other health care providers to enforce compliance with federal requirements; aid in the recovery of misspent Medicare, Medicaid, and federal grant funds; counsel health care providers and administrators at over 20 IHS-operated hospitals and health care facilities throughout the region on a range of issues related to patient care and hospital operations; advise OCR in the investigation and resolution of unauthorized uses and / or disclosures of personal health information by health care entities; and represent the agency in hearings before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Merit Systems Protection Board, and the National Labor Relations Board. Attorneys must be able to work independently and as a team with the 400 OGC colleagues across the nation. Demonstrated experience or familiarity in federal court or administrative litigation or negotiations and / or a government law background would be helpful.We are seeking to fill the position at the GS-11, GS-12, GS-13, or GS-14 level ($90,310 - $191,900) depending on experience and qualifications. The position will be located in San Francisco, CA., and reimbursement for relocation expenses is not available.Job CriteriaYour resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the position qualifications listed on this announcement. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.At the GS-11 : You must possess a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or LL.B from an accredited ABA law school and possess active bar status in good standing.At the GS-12 : You must possess a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or LL.B from an accredited ABA law school, active bar status in good standing, and one year of professional legal experience post bar admission equivalent to the GS-11 level.At the GS-13 : You must possess a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or LL.B from an accredited ABA law school, active bar status in good standing, and two years of professional legal experience post bar admission with one year of experience equivalent to the GS-12 level.At the GS-14 : You must possess a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or LL.B from an accredited ABA law school, active bar status in good standing, and three years of professional legal experience post bar admission with one year of experience equivalent to the GS-13 level.Salary Range / Hourly Rate$90,310 - $191,900 (depending on experience and qualifications)Other Benefits and PerksSee attached.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Salary : $90,310 - $191,900