In this role, you will provide legal support to MassHealth and other EOHHS programs on a broad range of complex litigation, regulatory, and public records matters. The work is intellectually engaging and highly impactful, requiring close collaboration with agency leadership, program staff, and external partners. You will play a critical role in representing the agency in affirmative and defensive litigation, advising on public records compliance, supporting administrative and court proceedings, and developing legally sound strategies to support agency operations and policy objectives. This position is ideal for an attorney who values public service, enjoys complex legal analysis and advocacy, and is motivated by the opportunity to influence systems that directly impact millions of Massachusetts residents.
Duties and Responsibilities: (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive)
• Represent EOHHS and MassHealth in affirmative and defensive litigation in state and federal courts, administrative proceedings, and appellate matters.
• Manage all phases of litigation, including case preparation, discovery, dispositive motions, settlement negotiations, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Defend MassHealth agency actions involving eligibility determinations, medical necessity decisions, rate setting matters, provider audit recoveries, and administrative appeals.
• Provide legal guidance and support regarding public records requests, subpoenas, records retention obligations, and related compliance matters.
• Process and produce records in response to public records requests and assist EOHHS agencies and program staff in responding to requests for information and legal process.
• Defend EOHHS public records responses before the Supervisor of Records, the Secretary of the Commonwealth, and in litigation proceedings when necessary.
• Utilize e-discovery tools and technology to support litigation management and public records response efforts across EOHHS and its constituent agencies.
• Identify and evaluate legal risks and exposures, and develop practical, legally defensible strategies and recommendations.
• Provide legal counsel and risk analysis concerning the applicability of federal and state statutes and regulations affecting EOHHS programs, operations, and initiatives.
• Draft, review, and revise legal memoranda, regulations, policies, procedures, briefs, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Collaborate with the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office and other governmental partners on litigation strategy and related legal matters.
• Provide internal legal guidance to agency leadership, program staff, and EOHHS agencies on operational, regulatory, and policy issues.
• Support MassHealth recovery initiatives, including estate recovery and casualty recovery matters in probate and superior court proceedings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
• Demonstrated professional experience with at least three (3) years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, legal practice or service in a role requiring Bar membership.
• Membership in the Massachusetts Bar.
• Strong legal research, analysis, and advocacy skills, including experience drafting motions, briefs, memoranda, and legal opinions.
• Experience managing complex litigation matters and advising clients on legal risk and compliance issues.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and persuasively.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams and stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in healthcare law, Medicaid law, administrative law, public records law, civil litigation, or government legal practice.
• Demonstrated litigation experience in state or federal court, administrative proceedings, or appellate practice.
• Experience advising public agencies, healthcare organizations, or highly regulated entities.
• Familiarity with public records compliance, records retention requirements, and e-discovery processes.
• Knowledge of state and federal healthcare regulations, public policy, and government operations.
• Experience working collaboratively with executive leadership, program staff, and external stakeholders in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Commitment to public service and advancing equitable access to healthcare and human services throughout the Commonwealth.
Qualifications:
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, admission to the Massachusetts Bar and (A) at least three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in the practice of law.
Incumbents may be required to have a current and valid Motor Vehicle Drivers License at a Class level specific to assignment.
Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate's years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.
Comprehensive Benefits
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
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