Are you passionate about the law? Do you want to grow and build upon your current experiences?
If so, we invite you to read and learn more about this exciting opportunity!
The State of Connecticut, Office of Health Strategy (OHS) is seeking an experienced and qualified individual for the position of Staff Attorney 2 to join our legal team.
The Staff Attorney 2 position is one of the three attorneys in our tight-knit legal team who, together with a paralegal, report directly to the Agency Legal Director.
We are a small state agency, but we play a critical role in shaping the future of health care in CT.
In pursuit of that responsibility, the attorneys serve many functions and wear many hats.
Some of us focus on the Certificate of Need (CON) program, while others focus on Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, state ethics compliance, contracting, health data privacy, and other related practice areas.
Connecticut residents are always the center of the conversation.
The legal team is supported by a fantastic group of health care, financial, and data analysts.
What We Can Offer You:
The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule
A Platinum Healthcare Plan, the nation’s best for state employees and dependents, according to a report by Georgetown’s Center on Health Insurance Reform and article by Ellen Andrews, Ph.
D.
, along with comprehensive benefit offerings
Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings
Generous paid time off, including 13 paid holidays per calendar year
Professional growth and development opportunities
A healthy work/life balance to all employees
State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.
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Position Highlights:
Work Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Location: Hartford, CT
Currently, our staff attorneys work remotely four days per week and in the office one day each week.
After working for the agency for the requisite amount of time, you will be permitted to apply for an alternative work schedule (AWS) which, if approved, would allow you to regularly work extra time on certain days during the week so that you can take time off on others.
The Role:
Job duties include, but are not limited to:
Responsible for negotiating agency contracts.
Developing and implementing the Certificate of Need (CON) compliance program,
Negotiating CON agreed settlements.
Advising the agency on health data privacy compliance and providing other general legal support.
OHS has statutory authority to exercise regulatory oversight over certain healthcare facilities and corporate entities through the CON program pursuant to C.
G.
S.
§§ 19a-638 et seq.
Serve as primary investigations counsel for CON compliance.
Serve as prosecuting counsel for enforcement actions.
Serve as lead negotiations officer for CON settlement agreements.
Draft and negotiate agency contracts.
Advise the agency on health data privacy and cybersecurity requirements.
Interact with a variety of health care providers, stakeholders, and members of the public; and provide other legal advice and support to OHS leadership as required.
About Us:
The mission of the OHS is to implement comprehensive, data-driven strategies that promote equal access to healthcare, control costs and ensure better health for the people of Connecticut.
OHS consists of three teams: Health Systems Planning, Health Innovation and Health Information Technology.
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