Assistant Attorney General - Health and Human Services

This posting will be open until filled and may close without notice. We will be reviewing applications weekly. The Health and Human Services Section of the Environment, Health, and Human Services Division of the Utah Attorney General’s Office has one opening for an attorney to represent the Utah Department of Health and Human Services (“DHHS”).

Litigation or prosecution experience is preferred. This position does not represent the Division of Child and Family Services or the Office of Recovery Services. The responsibilities for this position include representing DHHS agencies in contested administrative hearings, civil litigation, and advising matters related to sharing government records, review and application of federal regulations and state administrative rules, review and advise on contracts and grants, and general agency advice.

This position may include a caseload advising Correctional Health Services and Juvenile Justice and Youth Services. This caseload is civil and does not involve a criminal caseload. Assignment of the caseload will be dependent on the successful applicant’s skill set and experience. The successful applicant must have excellent case management, writing, and oral advocacy skills and the ability to work with others as a team.

All applicants must be members of or eligible for membership to the Utah State Bar in good standing and be admitted or eligible for admission to practice in state courts. This position is a career service position upon the successful completion of a one-year probationary period. The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program.

Along with your application, please submit a cover letter explaining your interest in the position, your resume, and your work experience. A security background check is required as a condition of employment. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. The Utah Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

Prepares judicial and administrative cases by conducting legal research and gathering evidence. Provides consultation, makes recommendations, gives appropriate advice, and/or facilitates decisions. Determine needs in discovery, and/or completes discovery; participates in decision making and strategy sessions in preparing cases for court and determining evidence to be used.

Write or draft correspondence, reports, documents and/or other written materials. Receive, research and respond to incoming questions or complaints; provides information, explains policy and procedures, and facilitates a resolution. Draft litigation working documents; prepares documents consisting of concise decisions based upon facts of case interpretations of law and compliance with state and federal standards.

Conduct conferences with clients, respondents, and attorneys to negotiate settlements. Conduct or represent assigned DHHS agencies in informal administrative hearings. Read, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and/or procedures related to human services, Medicaid, and public health Evaluate information against a set of standards Use logic to analyze or identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts associated with information or data to draw conclusions Read, interpret and apply laws, legal codes, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, the democratic political process, and legislative history Perform legal research using case law and appropriate techniques Make a decision or solve a problem by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions Deal with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism Provide consultation and/or expert advice or testimony Interpret and apply legal decisions and identify current and emerging trends in interpretation