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City and County of San Francisco · 16 hours ago

Deputy City Attorney - Health & Human Services Team - City Attorney's Office (8177)

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$153K/yr - $268K/yr

5+ years exp

The City and County of San Francisco is seeking a qualified attorney to join its Health & Human Services Team within the City Attorney’s Office. The role involves providing legal counsel on health care and human services, advising various City officials and departments, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

GovernmentSmall and Medium Businesses

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Providing general legal counsel to the team's clients, including in relation to privacy and compliance, health care issues, and state and federal regulatory oversight of licensed facilities and professionals

Interpreting myriad federal, state, and local laws governing the provision and funding of health and human service programs

Drafting related local and state legislation

Drafting and approving a high volume of contracts and advising on the City's procurement processes (including requests for proposals)

Advising the Health Commission, the Human Services Commission, and other policy and advisory bodies

Advising on the day-to-day legal issues that arise in the operation of major City departments, including in relation to public meeting and public records laws

Providing interpretations and advice, both orally and in writing, formally and informally, on a broad range of legal issues

Interpreting City or State law or advising on the legal risks of a particular government action

Drafting ordinances, ballot measures, and administrative regulations

Reviewing contracts for legal and procedural sufficiency

Providing legal advice to commissioners before and during commission meetings

Developing expertise in areas of law that transcend issues particular to the attorney’s client agencies and are relevant to many or all components of City government

Qualification

Licensed to practice lawGovernment legal experienceLegal analytical skillsHIPAA complianceOral communication skillsWritten communication skillsCommitment to diversityPublic service interestInterpersonal skillsPositive attitude

Required

Licensed to practice law in California

Preferred

At least five years of experience in the practice of law, especially in an advice capacity as a government lawyer

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Excellent legal analytical skills

Ability to assume responsibility for assignments and to work independently and efficiently

Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and clients

Ability to manage and appropriately balance multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and adjust to fluctuations in workload

Strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude

Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment

An interest in and commitment to public service

Experience advising on legal issues related to daily hospital operations, including patient care, consent, bioethics, risk management, medical staff issues, and licensing and certification

Experience advising covered entities and business associates on adherence to HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules

Familiarity with federal and state laws protecting the privacy of information relating to individuals' participation in public benefit programs