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MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must have a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, admission to the Massachusetts Bar and (A) at least three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in the practice of law. Incumbents may be required to have a current and valid Motor Vehicle Drivers License at a Class level specific to assignment.

Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate’s years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

The General Counsel’s Office of the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) is seeking an attorney to provide legal support for MassHealth and other EOHHS programs. The General Counsel's Office functions as EOHHS’ in-house counsel. Attorneys in EOHHS’ General Counsel’s Office perform a wide range of complex legal activities associated with the development, implementation, and administration of EOHHS programs and initiatives involving both MassHealth providers and members.

The Assistant General Counsel, Health and Human Services will provide legal support across units, including the newly formed EOHHS compliance office, the Nursing Home Ombudsman Program and various initiatives from the Secretary's Office.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Offer advice and risk analysis concerning applicability of and compliance with all federal and state statutes and regulations that may affect EOHHS’ ongoing activities and new initiatives.
Provide legal opinions and advice to EOHHS and EOHHS agency program managers and staff on various matters.
Maintain a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of state and federal laws related to Medicaid, state and federal finance and appropriations, and public procurements.
Identify and evaluate potential legal exposures, developing legally defensible alternative courses of action.
Analyze the impact and applications of existing, proposed, and developing law on EOHHS and EOHHS agency programs.
Identify the need for, and assist in the drafting of, new legislation and regulations.
Represent, and assist the Attorney General's Office in representing, the agency in both affirmative and defensive litigation.
Review and draft legal documents, including both regulatory and sub-regulatory interpretive material, briefs, memoranda, and correspondence.
Review and draft requests for proposals, contracts, interagency service agreements, and related procurement documents.

Required Qualifications :

At least three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in the practice of law or in a position requiring membership in the Bar.

Background in and / or strong interest in learning about state and federal government operations, health and administrative law, health care issues, and public policy.

Experience as, or comparable to, in-house or outside counsel to public agencies, private businesses or other organizations.

Preferred Qualifications :

Excellent academic background and demonstrated skills and significant experience in counseling clients, legal research and analysis.

Excellent oral and written advocacy, and creative problem solving.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously.

About the Executive Office of Health and Human Services :

The Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) oversees expenditures of over $22 billion annually. As the largest secretariat, it has approximately 24,000 employees and services almost 2 million people, one in three residents of the Commonwealth.

Pre-Offer Process :

A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired.

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