Litigation - Health Care - Defense Attorney in Richmond, VA

Government

Richmond, VA

Litigation - Health Care - Defense Attorney in Richmond, VA

Attorney

Min 2 yrs required

No

Title: Assistant Attorney General, Health Services Section

Job Responsibilities:
The Assistant Attorney General in the Health Services Section is tasked with providing legal advice and representation to various agencies within the Health and Human Resources Secretariat, with a primary focus on the Department of Health. Key responsibilities include:

- Representing the Department of Health and its subdivisions such as the Offices of Vital Records, Family Health Services, and Emergency Medical Services.
- Assisting with Certificate of Public Need (COPN) and hospital licensing matters as required.
- Offering legal advice on the interpretation of state and federal laws.
- Representing the Department of Health in both state and federal courts.
- Supporting the Section’s lead attorneys in representing the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, particularly in licensing matters and in litigation involving alleged violations of federal or state laws concerning conditions of confinement.
- Providing backup support to attorneys representing the Department of Health Professions and the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services as needed.

Education and Experience Information:
- The candidate must be a member of the Virginia Bar.
- The candidate should possess excellent analytical, research, and writing abilities.
- Superior oral and written communication and litigation skills are necessary.
- It is preferred that the candidate has at least two years of litigation experience and knowledge of Virginia’s administrative process.

Salary Information:
- The hiring range is commensurate with experience.
- The position falls under Pay Band UG.

Additional Considerations:
- The application process requires candidates to submit their applications via the Virginia Jobs website. Applications sent via other means will not be considered.
- No inquiries about application status will be entertained via phone calls or emails. Applicants should check the PageUp/RMS system for updates.
- The organization encourages individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process by providing an AHP Letter from the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired.
- Service-connected veterans are encouraged to provide their veteran status and disability documentation for obtaining an AHP Letter.
- The organization is committed to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.