Associate Counsel

Description

Duties Description

The Associate Counsel will provide an array of duties which includes: Providing legal advice and review for insurance programs within the Department of Health, with primary support to OHIP, OALTC, and NYSOH. Assuring quality and consistency of legal opinions provided to key policy makers within the Department and Executive branch. Representing the Department of Health in discussions, agreements, and negotiations with the Executive Chamber, Division of Budget, legislature, other state and federal agencies, and outside stakeholders. Working with Department program staff to draft and review statutes and regulations, and to facilitate the development of health care policies within legal parameters. Consulting with and providing guidance to colleagues within the Division of Legal Affairs on issues related to programs for which the Associate Counsel has expertise. Meeting with and educating other attorneys when necessary. Assisting with litigation as necessary. Strong research and communication skills, legal writing, and time management are essential.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Law degree from an accredited law school; admission to, and member in good standing, of the New York State Bar; and 4 years of relevant post-bar experience.

Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate must possess strong legal skills, and be an excellent communicator, negotiator and advocate. The preferred candidate must have demonstrated good decision-making ability, have good interpersonal skills, and must be able to understand and act as the legal expert on a large portfolio of diverse insurance and health-related topics. Experience with health insurance or managed care law, Medicaid or public benefits law and/or administration, administrative law, state finance law, and regulatory or legislative drafting is desired.

Additional Comments

When reviewing qualifications, omissions and vagueness cannot be interpreted in the candidate’s favor. Candidates are responsible for providing accurate and clear descriptions of their experience demonstrating how they meet the minimum qualifications.

We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...
  
  

The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email doh.sm.reasonable.accommodation@health.ny.gov to make a request.

NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.