Description

Complex Legal Work. National Impact. 

Join HHS OGC as an Attorney.

The CMS Division of HHS OGC is seeking talented attorneys to handle sophisticated, high-stakes legal work impacting millions of Americans. We are especially interested in candidates with experience in drug pricing and federal litigation.

This is a unique opportunity to work on complex federal programs—including Medicare, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act—advising clients, tackling difficult legal questions, and supporting significant litigation.

 You’ll work on:

     High-impact legal issues with real-world consequences

     Complex regulatory and statutory interpretation

     Litigation and enforcement matters at the federal level

Locations: Washington, DC; Baltimore; Philadelphia; Chicago; Kansas City; Atlanta; Denver

Join a collaborative, high-performing team where the work is challenging and meaningful.

Learn more and apply: https://www.hhs.gov/about/agencies/ogc/careers/open-opportunities/attorney-advisor-gs-11-12-13-14-cmsd/index.html 

Requirements

• You must possess a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited ABA law school.
• Have at least one year (G-12); two years (for GS-13) 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 and Background Requirements: If not previously completed, 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. Failure to successfully meet these requirements may be grounds for appropriate personnel action. 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. 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. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is an E-Verify Participant.
• Direct Deposit: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
  All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
• Financial disclosure statement may be required.
• Two-year trial period may be required.
• Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid.
• This position is not in a bargaining unit.
• Multiple selections may be made from this announcement.
• In accordance with Executive Order 12564 of September 14, 1986, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is A Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The Federal government, as the largest employer in the Nation, can and should show the way towards achieving drug-free workplaces through programs designed to offer drug users a helping hand, and at the same time demonstrating to drug users and potential drug users that drugs will not be tolerated in the Federal workplace. The use of illegal drugs, on or off duty, by Federal employees is inconsistent not only with the law-abiding behavior expected of all citizens, but also with the special trust placed in such employees as servants of the public. Applicants tentatively selected for this position may be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and be subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing upon hiring. If required to submit to urinalysis, the appointment to the position will be contingent upon a negative applicant drug test result. In order to demonstrate commitment to the HHS goal of a drug-free workplace and to set an example for other Federal employees, employees not in a testing designated position may volunteer for unannounced random testing by notifying their Drug-free Federal Workplace Program Point of Contact upon hiring.

Security Requirements: Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.