Attorney III - Tort & Contracts (Central Office)

Job Responsibilities

Manage all tort claims against the agency.

Liaison with the Insurance Reserve Fund, outside counsel, and third parties as needed.

Manage outside attorney who represent the agency in tort matters.

Care for coordination of all necessary discovery within litigation matters.

Direct representation of agency in the absence of IRF coverage for cases.

Maintain the agency's litigation report and regularly update same.

Responsibilities For The Attorney III

• Contracts - Serve as BHDDs contracts attorney by reviewing contracts for individual medical providers, property leases and contracts for the operation of healthcare facilities and statewide third parties.
• Provide legal advice to agency employees, management, and officials in matters primarily related to contracts as needed.
• Work with the Division of Financial Services and Procurement on all contract related matters.

Tort and Litigation

• Manage all tort claims against the agency.
• Liaison with the Insurance Reserve Fund, outside counsel, and third parties as needed.
• Manage outside attorney who represent the agency in tort matters.
• Coordinate all necessary discovery within litigation matters.
• Direct representation of agency in the absence of IRF coverage for cases.

Contracts

• Serve as BHDDs contracts attorney by reviewing contracts for individual medical providers, property leases and contracts for the operation of healthcare facilities and statewide third parties.
• Provide legal advice to agency employees, management, and officials in matters primarily related to contracts as needed.
• Work with the Division of Financial Services and Procurement on all contract related matters.

HIPAA Privacy and Compliance

• Interpret laws and policies regarding patient privacy as it relates to HIPAA, Part 2 and other state and federal privacy requirements.
• Develop policies and forms necessary to assist agency staff in understanding and adhering to privacy requirements.
• Aid Compliance Office in certification, regulatory, and audit matters.

Consultation

• Respond to questions of a legal nature from agency staff, public officials, courts, attorneys, public agencies, medical providers, and the public about agency operations, inpatient and outpatient facilities, and applicable law and policies.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• A juris doctor degree or its equivalent from an accredited law school and experience as a practicing attorney.
• Must be a member and in good standing with the South Carolina Bar and completion of the 403 requirements.
• At least five (5) years of experience as an attorney.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to attend meetings or conduct trainings outside of usual business hours.
• Ability to travel within South Carolina.
• Occasional in-state travel may be necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year.
• 15 days sick leave per year.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation).
• Retirement benefit choices *State Retirement Plan (SCRS)State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.