Attorney (Public Service Administrator Opt 8L)

State of Illinois•Chicago, IL

6d•$8,187

About The Position

The Department of Healthcare and Family Services, Office of Inspector General, Office of Counsel to the Inspector General (OCIG) is seeking a highly capable and experienced lawyer to serve as an Attorney for OCIG. The ideal candidate for this challenging and rewarding role will have legal management and leadership experience in an investigatory or regulatory organization, as well as experience with complex litigation; familiarity with insurance law, Medicaid regulations, and/or issues involving the use of medical records, medical terminology, and medical-system coding are a plus. In addition to impeccable technical legal skills and an accomplished professional record, the ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to exercise sound judgment in the identification of priorities, work collaboratively with internal and external partners, proactively address issues, and ensure timely completion of work. They will exhibit strong leadership skills, demonstrate independent initiative, and achieve their strategic goals. The ideal candidate will possess strong written and verbal communication skills. HFS values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents.

Requirements

Requires graduation from a recognized law school
Requires possession of a valid and current Illinois law license
Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible legal experience in a public or business organization
Requires ability to pass a background check
Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate
Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of experience providing legal advice relating to fraud and abuse laws, regulations, and policies
Two (2) years of professional experience litigating
Two (2) years of professional experience researching federal, state, and local statutes and regulations
Two (2) years of professional experience providing legal counsel to a government agency
Two (2) years of professional experience providing legal counsel related to healthcare, health regulation, and/or Medicaid
Two (2) years of professional experience reviewing, analyzing, and using compliance reports and audit reports
Two (2) years of professional experience working with law enforcement
Two (2) years of professional experience interacting with external stakeholders

Responsibilities

Under administrative direction, serves as an Attorney representing the Office of Inspector General (OIG) in administrative actions brought on behalf of the Department of Healthcare & Family Services
Counsels OIG leadership and staff on legal issues impacting OIG’s operations, procedures, and work product
Drafts and files all legal pleadings, discovery, motions, settlements, and legal opinions and memoranda
Preserves an orderly and uniform system of case files and current case notes on active cases assigned utilizing the OIG's case management systems
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Benefits

Monday-Friday work schedule
Flexible work schedules are available in many program areas. (Remote work may be an option for certain positions.)
Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Pension Plan
Paid Parental Leave
Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually.
New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually.
Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually.
(13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)