Attorney III - Compliance Team at State of Nebraska in Lincoln, Nebraska

Job Description:

The work we do matters!




Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25



Location:

Lincoln, NE



Hiring Rate:

$36.950



Job Posting:

JR2024-00006628 Attorney III - Compliance Team (Open)



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Job Description:

This Attorney III - Compliance team position will be supporting compliance, privacy, and regulation efforts and serving as the Civil Rights Attorney.


This position will draft and review legislative proposals, attend and facilitate senator meetings, and provide legal guidance to agency staff related to regulations and privacy and compliance issues. As the Civil Rights Attorney, this position will conduct civil rights reviews and ensure compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504, American with Disabilities Act Age Discrimination of 1975, and Civil Rights compliance and enforcement for the Department of Health and Human Services providers, vendors, and clients. This position will develop policies and procedures for effectively monitoring individual program areas to ensure compliance with Civil Rights Statutes.


How we reward our employees:
• Stable Employment
• 13 paid holidays (including Arbor Day!)
• Vacation and sick leave equating to 24 days your first year, accruing immediately
• Military leave, civil service leave, funeral leave, and more
• 156% (that's not a typo!) state-matched retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• 79% employer paid health, dental, vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal government
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and Development based on your career aspirations
• Fun and inviting teammates


Hiring rate of position: Negotiable; commensurate with education and/or experience, if approved.


Primary Job duties:

• Investigate complaints of discrimination made by clients and people applying for benefits.
  
  


• Gather and review information, interview witnesses, prepare investigation reports, and identify and align remedial measures.
  
  


• Respond to inquiries from clients and people applying for benefits about civil rights.
  
  


• Develop compliance communications and provide training and guidance to agency personnel related to civil rights and compliance.
  
  


• Take other appropriate steps and actions to ensure compliance with civil rights laws and regulations to prevent discrimination in the provision of services.
  
  


• Conduct risk assessments and implement appropriate compliance and privacy risk mitigation.
  
  


• Investigate complaints of misconduct by employees relating to ethics and compliance.
  
  


• Conduct periodic compliance reviews of offices, programs, and contractors to ensure accessibility of programs and services.
  
  


• Conduct legal research on complex areas of law involving regulations, legislation, privacy, HIPAA, compliance, and ethics.
  
  


• Review contracts, business associate agreements, and data use agreements for compliance and privacy issues.
  
  


• Draft and review regulations and supporting documentation.
  
  


• Ensure all statutory requirements are met related to regulation promulgation.
  
  


• Provide legal interpretation and guidance to agency personnel on legislation.
  
  

Requirements/ Qualifications:




Minimum Qualifications: Three years of experience as an attorney practicing law and providing legal services such as preparing and trying cases, advising clients, and/or interpreting laws or administrative policies.



Legal Requirements: In accordance with Section 7-101, Nebraska Revised, Reissued Statutes of l943, incumbents in this class must be admitted to the Nebraska Bar.



Knowledge, skills and abilities



Ability to: interpret and apply statutes, case law, decisions of court/administrative hearings, administrative rules, and policies on a variety of complex legal issues; review and apply state and federal laws regarding agency compliance; effectively communicate and interact with internal personnel, external stakeholders, and the public; evaluate programs and documents for compliance and develop strategic plans; draft and develop internal agency policies; conduct risk analysis; conduct thorough and timely investigations into discrimination complaints; conduct legal research and formulate opinions and recommendations based on legal research; identify critical elements of legal questions and issues; and create and conduct internal training for agency personnel related to civil rights.






Benefits



We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.


Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits



Equal Opportunity Statement



The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.



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