The Attorney General’s Department of Health team provides legal services to all the Department’s many divisions. The attorneys engage with Department leadership and staff daily to advise on public health compliance, enforcement, and Department policies and procedures. Major job responsibilities include risk management, data governance, and privacy. The attorneys also represent the Department of Health in administrative hearings and civil litigation in Vermont civil courts and in interactions with members of the public with complaints or disputes involving the Department. Work will also include reviewing state contracts, grants, and access to public documents requests.
Candidates should have excellent oral and written communication skills and be capable of working as part of a team. Preference will be given to applicants with relevant experience, especially in Vermont, but newly admitted attorneys are welcome to apply. Self-reliance, IT skills, and knowledge of state and federal health law, regulations and policies (such as HIPAA, 45 C.F.R. Part 2, and Vermont privacy laws) are a plus, and a healthcare or public health background will be helpful.
The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.
