Attorney III

Job Posting Title

Attorney III

Agency

340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization

340 Commissioner's Office

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

The annual salary for this position is up to $110,000.00, based on education and experience.

Why you’ll love it here!

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!

Oh yeah, did we mention perks? We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

Job Description

Location: OKC – 123 Robert S Kerr

Salary: up to $110,000.00, based on education and experience

Full Time /Part Time: Full Time

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday

Primary Hours: 8-5

 

Position Description:

The Attorney is responsible for conducting legal research and provide legal representation and advice to clients in government-related areas of expertise (e.g., oil and gas, public utility, and transportation, regulatory compliance, rulemaking, employment/labor, ethics, health and human services, or other areas of law as may be applicable). This position will be expected to work under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment in legal issues large in scope, complexity, and activity.

 

Position Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Analyzes complex factual and legal issues and prepares legal opinions, memorandums of fact and law and other legal documents.

• Evaluates complex legal issues and provides advice, counsel and assistance regarding legal matters.

• Assist the various program areas of the agency in the negotiation process and the official drafting of contract documents.

• Reviews existing contracts, providing legal advice and counsel regarding the terms and conditions.

• Conducts or assists in the enforcement of agency rules, including action taken against licensees when in violation of agency rules.

• Advises agency directors, managers, and other relevant staff on administrative, and operational rules, laws, and procedures to include but not limited to agency policy, federal and state laws, Attorney General opinions and other regulatory mandates required for the agency to conduct business.

• Advises on questions of law or administrative policy involved in the operation of the agency and its contacts with industry, private or professional associations, state, federal, or local government, and the general public.

• Mentors or oversees lower-level staff and projects within an assigned area in an effective and professional manner, reviews and provides guidance on cases including cases involving litigation; may recommend or provide training, guidance, motivation, and support of staff.

• Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.

• Other duties as assigned.

 

Other Duties

• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.

• Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience requirements at this level consists of a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, a license to practice law in State of Oklahoma, membership in Oklahoma Bar Association, and five or more years of legal experience

An applicant may substitute up to two years of health law experience, litigation experience, and large entity in-house experience to meet the required experience. Additionally, experience may be substituted by demonstrating the following:

• Executable specialized knowledge or experience applicable to the job duties or ongoing needs of the division.

• The ability to work independently through completing job duties or projects with minimal oversight or direction

• The ability to prioritize tasks based on client need or operational importance.

• Consistent quality work-product and timely client-communication; and

• The ability to meet agency and division-specific expectations regarding reporting, time entry, absences or leave.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in administrative law, litigation, and/or other areas of law involved in the operations of a government agency preferred.

 

Knowledge of the Oklahoma Central Purchasing Act and experience with negotiating state and federal contract provisions is preferred.

 

Application Requirements:

• If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.

• All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

 

Valued Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of legal principles and their application; of legal research and writing methods, of the scope of Oklahoma statutory laws and provisions of the Oklahoma Constitution, of the United States Constitution, of the law and regulations on statewide purchasing and contracts; of the principles of administrative law. applicable state and federal laws; applicable regulations; constitutional law and the Oklahoma constitution; agency policies and procedures; trial and hearing procedures; rules of evidence; methods and techniques for conducting legal research and writing. 

Skills required include critical thinking; conducting legal research; written and oral communication; Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; attention to detail; sound judgment and decision making.

Abilities required include presenting statements of fact and law; clearly and logically articulate position in written and oral form; analyze, interpret, and apply various laws, rules, regulations, agency policies, and procedures; direct and/or perform independent and difficult research, analyzing, appraising, and applying legal principles and precedents to difficult legal or factual problems; conduct legal research; meet timelines while following the Oklahoma statutes, and represent the agency in a professional manner.

 

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Work is typically performed in an office setting with climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise levels. While performing the duties of the job, employees are required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. His position requires long periods of sitting and daily use of computers and phones. Employees must be willing to complete all job-related travel associated with this position. Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.

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