U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Attorney Adviser (General)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the General Counsel, headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia.
Multiple selections may be made from this announcement.
Duties
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY As an Attorney-Adviser (General), you will use your knowledge and experience to optimize business results and customer experience by: Litigation:
The Litigation Group works with the Department of Justice to defend CMS's actions in federal court. Litigation attorneys act as both lead and supporting attorneys in cases in federal district and appellate courts. Your cases will involve challenges to healthcare-related statutes, CMS regulations, Administration priorities and initiatives; as well as highly specialized Medicare provider reimbursement work. Work areas may include Administrative Procedure Act challenges; challenges to the Medicare drug price negotiation program; defending CMS in all facets of litigation, including against preliminary injunctions and temporary restraining orders; and Jarkesy-based challenges. Program Enforcement:
The Program Enforcement Group provides a range of advice and counseling to CMS related to enforcement of Medicare, Medicaid and CHIP requirements, litigates administrative cases on behalf of CMS before the Departmental Appeals Board (DAB), and supports DOJ in federal court litigation defending final agency actions and lawsuits against CMS. In particular, the Program Enforcement Group: Requirements
U.S. Citizenship required Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service - http://www.sss.gov Suitable for federal employment Documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date. Financial disclosure statement may be required. Two year trail period may be required. You must possess a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited ABA law school. Have at least one year (for GS-11) to three years (for GS-14) of experience after law school, as a practicing attorney. Proof that bar status is active, in good standing and eligible to practice in the highest court of a State, U. S. commonwealth, U. S. territory, or the District of Columbia. Candidates must also have exemplary legal writing, analysis and oral advocacy abilities, and possess excellent interpersonal skills. It will be a plus for the candidate to have familiarity and experience with the Administrative Procedure Act and Medicare and Medicaid laws and regulations. Must maintain active bar membership in good standing and the eligibility to practice law in the highest court of a state, territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia throughout employment in the Office of the General Counsel. Upon final job offer from HHS OHR, the successful candidate must submit official law school transcripts. Security/Background Requirements: A background security investigation will be required for all appointees. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. In addition, if hired, a background security reinvestigation or supplemental investigation may be required at a later time. Applicants are also advised that all information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation. Failure to successfully meet these requirements may be grounds for appropriate personnel action. False representation may be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection and/or appropriate disciplinary action. E-Verify: If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System Federal law requires DHS to use the E-Verify System to verify employment eligibility of all new hires and as a condition of continued employment obligates the new hire to take affirmative steps to resolve any discrepancies identified by the system.
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WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY As an Attorney-Adviser (General), you will use your knowledge and experience to optimize business results and customer experience by: Litigation:
The Litigation Group works with the Department of Justice to defend CMS's actions in federal court. Litigation attorneys act as both lead and supporting attorneys in cases in federal district and appellate courts. Your cases will involve challenges to healthcare-related statutes, CMS regulations, Administration priorities and initiatives; as well as highly specialized Medicare provider reimbursement work. Work areas may include Administrative Procedure Act challenges; challenges to the Medicare drug price negotiation program; defending CMS in all facets of litigation, including against preliminary injunctions and temporary restraining orders; and Jarkesy-based challenges. Program Enforcement:
The Program Enforcement Group provides a range of advice and counseling to CMS related to enforcement of Medicare, Medicaid and CHIP requirements, litigates administrative cases on behalf of CMS before the Departmental Appeals Board (DAB), and supports DOJ in federal court litigation defending final agency actions and lawsuits against CMS. In particular, the Program Enforcement Group: Requirements
U.S. Citizenship required Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service - http://www.sss.gov Suitable for federal employment Documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date. Financial disclosure statement may be required. Two year trail period may be required. You must possess a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited ABA law school. Have at least one year (for GS-11) to three years (for GS-14) of experience after law school, as a practicing attorney. Proof that bar status is active, in good standing and eligible to practice in the highest court of a State, U. S. commonwealth, U. S. territory, or the District of Columbia. Candidates must also have exemplary legal writing, analysis and oral advocacy abilities, and possess excellent interpersonal skills. It will be a plus for the candidate to have familiarity and experience with the Administrative Procedure Act and Medicare and Medicaid laws and regulations. Must maintain active bar membership in good standing and the eligibility to practice law in the highest court of a state, territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia throughout employment in the Office of the General Counsel. Upon final job offer from HHS OHR, the successful candidate must submit official law school transcripts. Security/Background Requirements: A background security investigation will be required for all appointees. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. In addition, if hired, a background security reinvestigation or supplemental investigation may be required at a later time. Applicants are also advised that all information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation. Failure to successfully meet these requirements may be grounds for appropriate personnel action. False representation may be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection and/or appropriate disciplinary action. E-Verify: If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System Federal law requires DHS to use the E-Verify System to verify employment eligibility of all new hires and as a condition of continued employment obligates the new hire to take affirmative steps to resolve any discrepancies identified by the system.
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