Deputy County Counsel II/III/IV - HAWD

About The Position
County of Riverside, Office of County Counsel is seeking a dedicated Deputy County Counsel (II-IV) to support Health & Adult Welfare Division (HAWD)

The County of Riverside seeks a talented attorney as a health care generalist to join the staff of County Counsel’s Office. The preferred candidate will be knowledgeable with healthcare contracts, HIPAA, fraud and abuse issues, privacy rights, healthcare reimbursement and recovery, compliance issues, information requests from private and governmental agencies, and bioethics. Candidates should be able to understand the business of the hospital and its operations.

Good communication and leadership skills are required for this position as the incumbent will frequently interface with the executive leadership team for the County’s healthcare system. They will also perform work related to Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH), Stark law, Anti-Kickback Statute, provider-side contracts, as well as other related duties as required.

Advancement
Promotion to the Deputy County Counsel III, and IV levels is through a non-competitive process and based on demonstrated ability, satisfaction of the experience requirement and an overall meets expectation rating on the annual performance evaluation.

Schedule
A 9/80 with hybrid options after the training period and at the department's discretion.

All Assignments
Applicants must be an active member in good standing with the California State Bar.

Meet the Team!
The Office of County Counsel is a full-service law office that provides advisory and litigation support on issues of vital concern to the County and its residents such as health care, public safety, child welfare, land development, environmental protection, public finance, taxation and elections.

Examples Of Essential Duties

• Representing County Departments including the Medical Center, Public Health, Community Health Centers, Behavioral Health and the Office of Aging
• Providing legal advice to County Departments on compliance with California and federal laws governing mental health, patient rights, confidentiality, and the handling of sensitive health and social-services information.
• Drafting and reviewing legal documents, interpreting statutes and regulations, and advising staff on policy and operational issues.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating healthcare related contracts (clinical services, vendor agreements, interoperability, IT, telehealth, research, etc.).
• Reviewing and negotiating data sharing, software licensing, SaaS, and technology agreements unique to healthcare entities.
• Knowledge of HIPAA Privacy Rule, Security Rule, and Breach Notification Rule.
• Knowledge of California medical privacy laws (CMIA), including interactions between HIPAA and CMIA.
• Providing legal guidance involving grant funding, public health programs, prevention initiatives, and federal/state reporting requirements
• Draft, reviewing, and negotiating Business Associate Agreements

Minimum Qualifications
DEPUTY COUNTY COUNSEL II
OPTION I
Experience: One year at the Deputy County Counsel I level with the County of Riverside's Office of County Counsel, or as a county counsel attorney or city attorney at an equivalent level with another California county or city.

OPTION II
Experience: Two years in the practice of civil law providing professional legal counsel to governmental agencies or departments.

OPTION III
Experience: Two years in the practice of civil law in one of the following areas: business transactional or healthcare.

OPTION IV
Experience: Two years in the practice of criminal law.

DEPUTY COUNTY COUNSEL III
OPTION I
Experience: One year at the Deputy County Counsel II level with the County of Riverside's Office of County Counsel, or as a county counsel attorney or city attorney at an equivalent level with another California county or city.

OPTION II
Experience: Three years in the practice of civil law providing professional legal counsel to governmental agencies or departments.

OPTION III
Experience: Three years in the practice of civil law in one of the following areas business transactional or healthcare.

OPTION IV
Experience: Three years in the practice of criminal law.

DEPUTY COUNTY COUNSEL IV
OPTION I
Experience: One year at the Deputy County Counsel III level with the County of Riverside's Office of County Counsel, or as a county counsel attorney or city attorney at an equivalent level with another California county or city.
OPTION II
Experience: Four years in the practice of civil law providing professional legal counsel to governmental agencies or departments.
OPTION III
Experience: Four years in the practice of civil law in one of the following areas: business transactional or healthcare.
OPTION IV
Experience: Four years in the practice of criminal law
All Levels Require
License:
Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required.

Membership:
Active member in good standing with the California State Bar.

Job Competencies

• Make sound and accurate decisions under pressure.
• Maintain an environment of teamwork and collaboration conducive to expanding knowledge and expertise.
• Communicate clearly and concisely in both written and verbal forms.
• Persuasively communicate your findings and recommendations to a variety of audiences.
• Possess superior negotiation skills.
• Time management.
• Effectively maintain expertise in all areas of responsibility and seek opportunities to increase personal knowledge in areas of responsibility.
• Take independent actions after carefully analyzing and interpreting the associated risks.
• Customer focused, meeting obligations and commitments.
• Demonstrate ethical behavior and integrity even when challenged with highly stressful or crisis situations.
• Skillfully gain and maintain credibility with superiors, co-workers, public, and managers.
• Exhibit values and respect of others in all undertakings.
• Encourage creative problem solving, collaboration, and analysis techniques.
• Driven to excel, supportive of change and seeks continuous learning.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
This recruitment will remain open on a continuous basis; however, applications will be reviewed beginning two weeks after the initial posting date. Candidates are encouraged to apply early to be considered in the first review of applications.

General Information
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability

Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.