Attorney III – Privacy Team

Job Description

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking a skilled legal professional to join our Privacy Team. This position plays a key role in maintaining the agency’s ethical standards and regulatory compliance. Our Attorney III will lead efforts around HIPPA privacy, IT legal support and regulations. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate across divisions, influence policy, and help uphold DHHS’ mission of helping people live better lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and analysis related to privacy, HIPAA, and regulation promulgation.
• Conduct privacy investigations across the agency.
• Review and advise on contracts and data sharing agreements to ensure compliance with state and federal law.
• Develop and lead privacy training programs for agency personnel.
• Conduct privacy risk assessments and develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Provide legal opinions and general guidance to internal stakeholders on privacy, data governance, and regulation promulgation.
• Draft and implement privacy policies, procedures, and SOPs.
• Analyze and investigate trends and report on privacy compliance metrics.
• Provide legal interpretation and guidance on agency operations, including IT systems, contracts and grants, and access to data.
• Draft and review agency regulations and supporting documentation.
• Ensure all statutory requirements are met related to regulation promulgation.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Three years of experience as an attorney practicing law and providing legal services such as preparing and trying cases, advising clients, and/or interpreting laws or administrative policies.
• Legal Requirements: In accordance with Section 7-101, Nebraska Revised, Reissued Statutes of 1943, incumbents in this class must be admitted to the Nebraska Bar.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with CLIO, PolicyTech, OnBase, or similar document management systems. Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.