What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Attorney position at GT Independence?
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POSITION SUMMARY
The Staff Attorney and analyzes legal issues, drafts documents, reviews contracts and ensures compliance with existing contracts under the direction of the Associate General Counsel. Analyze the impact and application of federal and state health care laws and regulations affecting self-direction healthcare. The Staff Attorney must maintain knowledge of U.S. Healthcare laws including Medicaid, Medicaid waivers, Stark, False Claims and contract law.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
- Support other business leaders in ensuring compliance with and training on applicable laws and regulations
- Support business development regarding negotiating agreements, renewals, memoranda of understanding and side letter agreements
- Develop and support a vendor contract strategy, reviewing vendor contracts as needed and establishing standards terms and conditions for third-party contracts
- Advise operations leadership on all aspects of existing contacts and affect on operational processes and requirements
- Identify and analyze legal issues and potential risks and recommended course of action
- Administer the company contract management system
- Assist business development with responses to requests for proposals
- Collaborate with business development regarding negotiation of new contracts and amendments to existing contracts
- Maintain the company’s contracts, agreements and other essential documentation
- Ensure compliance with all statutory filings
- Review, research and interpret guidance provided by industry associations, periodicals and other sources for applicability to GT business
- Upholds mission and values
- Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION
- Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
- 2 years of directly related experience preferably within a Medicaid environment
- NEW LAW SCHOOL GRADs with prior experience in contracting healthcare or who also possess an MBA, MHA or other similar degree will be considered.
- Licensing to practice law in at least one state and/or the District of Columbia preferred
- High level of confidentiality
- Written and oral communication with diverse populations
- Good judgment
- Effective decision making
- Information management
- Planning and organizing
- Problem analysis and solving
- Teamwork oriented
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Multitasking and meeting deadlines
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Work is performed in a typical office setting or from a home office.
GT Independence is a national, family-owned organization and a trusted leader in personal and financial services for people in need of home and community-based care throughout the country. We help thousands of people in public health programs across the country find and hire their own personal assistants.
Our legal team strives to create trust, autonomy and even fun. We believe that everyone can contribute and that the best employees are intrinsically motivated, so we excel because we respect each other and we love what we do.
We value excellence, but we won’t micromanage to achieve it. If you are self-motivated, we’ll give you the freedom to succeed on your own. Team members enjoy flexible time off, competitive wages and benefits and the opportunity to grow professionally.
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What Culture & Belonging Means at GT: Bring Your Authentic Self To Work
GT is committed to being a welcoming and inclusive community. We aspire for all staff to feel comfortable bringing their full, authentic selves to work. We want people to feel valued and have a sense of belonging. GT strives to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We recognize that our diversity makes us stronger. It also drives innovation and ultimately helps us achieve our mission of self-determination.