HYBRID - Senior Legal Counsel (Attorney 5)

What You Will Do At ODM:

Office: Legal Counsel

Bureau: Provider & Program Compliance

Classification: Attorney 5 (PN 20036547)

Job Overview:

The Ohio Department of Medicaid is seeking an attorney for our legal unit. As Senior Legal Counsel in the Provider & Program Compliance unit, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing legal advice regarding Medicaid programs, including provider credentialing, public records requests, managed care, and provider compliance actions, among other topics
• Conducting discussions and negotiations on behalf of the department related to credentialing delegation agreements
• Reviewing and assessing contract breaches and making recommendations on damages
• Reviewing and providing legal advice and assistance with administrative rules
• Serving as a legal liaison between the department and the Attorney General's Office, other state and county agencies and boards, and other private or public entities regarding legal issues
• Assisting the Attorney General's Office with administrative hearings, trials and other legal matters and coordinating all activities related to the resolution of legal cases, including settlements, preparation of orders and tracking case activity
• Researching and drafting legal opinions, memoranda and other legal documents regarding Medicaid issues

The preferred candidate will possess strong legal analysis and writing skills, be detail oriented, and be able to work collaboratively and independently.

Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of Revised Code; 18 mos. exp. as licensed attorney; 6 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques.

Technical Skills: Attorney/Legal

Professional skills: Consultation, Collaboration, Attention to Detail, Ethics and Values, Interpreting Data, Listening, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Confidentiality