Health Care Medicaid Regulatory and Policy Advising Associate Attorney

A law firm is seeking a Health Care Medicaid Regulatory and Policy Advising Associate Attorney in Los Angeles, CA. This role involves a strong focus on regulatory analysis and policy advising related to the Medicaid program. The ideal candidate should have:

Job Overview:

• Conduct regulatory analysis and policy advising concerning the Medicaid program.
• Engage in projects aimed at enhancing access to affordable, high-quality health care services.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams within the firm.

Duties:

• Analyze complex regulatory and policy questions regarding Medicaid.
• Provide legal counsel on issues such as coverage, reimbursement, managed care delivery systems, and demonstration projects under section 1115 of the Social Security Act.
• Produce high-quality written and verbal communication tailored to both legal and lay audiences.
• Conduct legal research and develop analytical insights.
• Solve problems efficiently and creatively to meet client and team needs.

Requirements:

• 2-4 years of health care regulatory experience.
• Experience with Medicaid regulatory and policy issues preferred.
• Familiarity with administrative law, particularly the federal Administrative Procedure Act.
• Bar membership in good standing in the jurisdiction.

Education:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

Bar membership in California or eligibility for reciprocity.

Skills:

• Strong interest in and enthusiasm for Medicaid and health care policy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and proactively.

This is a national law firm with an especially strong West Coast presence. In keeping with the firm?s LA roots, it counts the entertainment industry as one of its top clients, while also proving indispensable to clients in the energy, financial services and banking, government, health, real estate, technology, and consumer products sectors. With a client- and industry-driven approach, the firm is unique in its provision of interdisciplinary services, such as business strategy and consulting, a feature that enhances opportunities and stability. This firm puts its money where its mouth is when it comes to fostering professional development ? attorneys are given an ?investment account? ? a billable number to record time pursuing professional development activities. This, combined with leanly staffed matters, yields excellent opportunities for career advancement.