Senior Deputy County Counsel - Healthcare Law

Exam Number

U9207I

The Office of County Counsel provides legal representation, advice, and counsel to the Board of Supervisors, County departments, special districts, and other public agencies as mandated by the County charter and State statutes. The Office offers a broad range of legal services to promote the public service objectives of the County while protecting it from loss and risk. It is committed to inclusion, diversity, equity, and antiracism (IDEA) and aims to build a culture of belonging for all employees, volunteers, and contractors.

The County of Los Angeles offers one of the strongest public‑sector benefit packages in the nation, including a wide range of health‑care options, pensions through LACERA, 401(k) and 457(b) savings plans with matching, and 13 paid holidays.

Performs the most difficult legal assignments in providing advice to and representing the Board of Supervisors and the County and its departments/agencies in litigation, and may supervise subordinate attorneys.

These positions are allocated only to the Office of the County Counsel and typically receive general direction from an Assistant County Counsel regarding policy. Senior Deputy County Counsel positions handle the most difficult and complex legal matters, requiring a high degree of initiative, skill, and specialized legal knowledge in healthcare, or act as principal legal advisor to a large County department or special district.

This class is the first level at which supervisory duties may be assigned and requires knowledge of supervisory principles and a thorough understanding of legal principles and their application. Incumbents must also have the ability to appear in federal and state courts and administrative hearings.

• Provides in‑depth legal advice to the Board of Supervisors and County departments (e.g., Health Services) on transactional and litigation matters.
• Acts as legal advisor to County departments and participates in the resolution of difficult legal questions regarding powers, procedures, and operations.
• Provides analysis and advice to the Board of Supervisors and County departments (e.g., Health Services) on Federal and state healthcare laws.
• Is assigned, both directly and through supervision, litigation involving health and mental healthcare.

Five (5) years of experience in the practice of public agency law, or civil law in the areas of healthcare law. Experience may include laws and regulations relating to healthcare providers;
False Claims Act;
Anti‑Kickback Statute; consent and confidentiality of medical information; the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA);
Public Health Services Act; medical staff issues; health facility licensing, healthcare organization certification and accreditation; managed care and the Knox‑Keene Act; and/or medical malpractice litigation.
* Public agency law refers to experience working for the government of a State or political subdivision thereof; any agency of the United States, a State, or political subdivisions of a State, or municipality; or any interstate government agency.

• Admission to practice law in all courts of California.

• A valid California Class C driver license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job‑related essential functions.

Light:
Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10‑pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved.

A copy of a valid and active California Bar card with a visible watermark of the year – or – a printed copy of the member profile information from the State Bar of California website, with an Active status designation. If you are unable to attach the required document(s), you must email them to Co Co Examsounty .gov. Applications received without this required documentation, at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days from the application submission date, will be rejected as incomplete.

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