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S.C. Department of Public Health · 12 hours ago

Assistant General Counsel for Health Promotion and Services - 61144645, 61008836

Lexington County, SC

Contract

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

The S.C. Department of Public Health is dedicated to making a difference in public health through service and innovation. They are seeking an Assistant General Counsel to provide legal advice and representation in health promotion and services, conduct legal research, and assist with regulatory compliance.

Health CareNon ProfitPublic RelationsPublic Safety

Responsibilities

Conducts legal research and provides legal advice to program staff and agency management

Represents the Department in litigation in state and federal courts and at administrative hearings

Work closely with the program directors and staff engaged in specialized areas of health care delivery and public health services and initiatives

Assist with the promulgation of regulations

Advise Health Promotion and Services staff on state and federal health privacy, statutory, and regulatory matters, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH)

Conduct complex legal research and draft legal opinions and memoranda

Engage in public speaking opportunities, including creating and delivering educational and informational presentations within and outside the Department of Public Health

Provide assistance in the development of Department policies and procedures, training, and compliance

Draft and review contracts prior to Department release

Represent the agency and its Health Promotion and Services programs in meetings and negotiations and in responding to inquiries from the public, the community, and opposing legal counsel

On a limited basis, represent the agency and its Health Promotion and Services programs in litigation in the probate, family, state, administrative, and federal courts

Participate in the agency’s Incident Command Structure during emergencies as needed

Review and advise Health Promotion and Services programs on changes in statutory law, regulations, significant case law, or agency policy

Draft, review, revise, and ensure the accuracy and proper content, form, and grammar of legal documents related to Health Promotion and Services programs

Review and work with program staff on revisions of documents prepared by staff to ensure legal accuracy and sufficiency and proper content, form, and grammar

Provide legal support for complex and highly sensitive public health investigations and interventions

Qualification

Juris DoctorLitigation experiencePublic health lawHealthcare complianceRegulation promulgationLegal researchPublic speakingContract drafting

Required

A juris doctor degree or its equivalent from an accredited law school and experience as a practicing attorney

Have at least two (2) years of experience as a practicing attorney (which may include judicial clerkships)

Possess a Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school

Be a member in good standing of the South Carolina Bar

Possess and maintain a valid driver's license

Have completed trial experiences as required by Rule 403; S.C. Appellate Court Rules

Preferred

Experience in public health law, education in public health-related curriculum, or training and experience in healthcare compliance or a health-related industry

Experience with the state process for regulation promulgation

Experience in litigation