Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 08/29/17
Applications Due: 09/30/17
Vacancy ID: 43407
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyMedicaid Inspector General, NYS Office of the
TitleSenior Attorney
Occupational CategoryLegal
Salary Grade25
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $79849 to $100645 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 25%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 9 AM
To 5 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Erie
Street Address 584 Delaware Avenue
2nd Floor
City Buffalo
StateNY
Zip Code14202
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications Candidates must have one year of permanent, competitive or non-competitive 55 b/c service as a Senior Attorney OR be eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 or 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience and/or knowledge of Health Law and/or Medicaid Law; and extensive litigation experience in state or federal courts and/or administrative forums preferred. Candidate must have excellent analytical, and writing skills. Candidate should be self-motivated, able to work as part of a team, organized, efficient, and possess good inter-personal skills.
Duties Description The candidate will be responsible for representing the OMIG in administrative hearings involving the recoupment of money from, and/or the imposition of, a sanction against Medicaid providers. This includes preparing the case for hearing, conducting witness preparation, performing direct and cross examination, preparing opening statements and post-hearing briefs, and reviewing and obtaining the necessary documents for use in the administrative hearing. Additionally, the Senior Attorney in this area will advise OMIG staff regarding legal matters that arise in litigation, and will provide assistance to the Attorney General's office in such matters including: reviewing court papers for comment, assisting in the drafting of answers, memoranda of law and other responsive documents, responding to discovery requests, obtaining and assisting in the preparation of affidavits and assisting in the development of the OMIG's legal position and strategy for the case. The candidate may be asked to provide general legal advice to the OMIG on a variety of matters related to Medicaid Program Integrity.
Additional Comments Occasional travel to Albany required.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Don Kenna
Telephone 518-408-0913
Fax 518-408-0395
Email Address donald.kenna@omig.ny.gov
Address
Street 800 North Pearl Street
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12204
Notes on ApplyingIf interested please submit your resume and cover letter with the subject line "SENIOR ATTORNEY 17012" to the contact information above.
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