APPEALS LITIGATION LEAD ATTORNEY - 53304

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APPEALS LITIGATION LEAD ATTORNEY

Division of TennCare

Nashville, TN

Minimum Monthly Salary $8,408/month

Closing Date:01/22/2024

The Division of TennCare is dedicated to providing our employees with a hybrid work environment.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Who We Are And What We Do

TennCare is Tennessee's managed care Medicaid program that provides health insurance coverage to certain groups of low-income individuals such as pregnant women, children, caretaker relatives of young children, older adults, and adults with physical disabilities. TennCare provides coverage for approximately 1.7 million Tennesseans and operates with an annual budget of approximately $14 billion. It is run by the Division of TennCare with oversight and some funding from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

TennCare's mission is to improve the lives of Tennesseans by providing high-quality cost-effective care. To fulfill that purpose, we equip each employee for active participation and empower teams to communicate and worked collaboratively to improve organizational processes in order to make a difference in the lives our members. Because of the positive impact TennCare has on the lives of the most vulnerable Tennesseans, TennCare employees report that their work provides them with a sense of meaning, purpose, and accomplishment. TennCare leadership understands that employees are our most valuable resource and ensures professional and leadership development are a priority for the agency.

Job Overview

The Division of TennCare is seeking an Appeals Litigation Lead Attorney in the Appeals Operations Group within Member Services. Under the supervision of the Litigation Director, the Appeals Litigation Lead Attorney will be the direct supervisor of Litigation Attorneys and Legal Assistants. Litigation Attorney's represent the State at TennCare eligibility appeals proceedings which require Litigation Attorneys to draft pleadings, manage discovery, and argue before TennCare Administrative Judges. Due to the supervisory nature of this position, the Lead Litigation Attorney must be able to litigate cases and possess excellent organizational, analytical, collaborative and advocacy skills.

Key Responsibilities

Lead attorneys in successfully preparing and litigating cases in an administrative setting
Guide the professional development of direct reports
Actively engage direct reports and promote a team environment that is inclusive
Prepare and litigate cases
Conduct team meetings to provide timely information regarding processes, initiatives, directives, and training opportunities, as well as discuss ideas for continuous work process improvement
Provide clear and concise verbal and written communication and guidance to team in a positive manner
Provide effective problem-solving techniques
Utilize the SMART formula to evaluate/rate employee performance throughout the performance review cycle

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
Juris Doctor from an accredited college or university
Active License to practice law in Tennessee
Actively practicing Law for at least three (3) years
Ability to foster and maintain cohesive working relationships
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
Ability to exercise sound judgment
Strong organizational skills necessary, including the ability to prioritize, multi-task and manage workload to meet specific timeframes and deadlines
Excellent writing and communication skills required
Ability to interpret and execute public policy
Knowledge of and experience with Administrative Procedures a plus
Previous litigation experience required
Previous leadership experience preferred

Pursuant to the State of Tennessee’s Workplace

Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the State’s policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person’s race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws.
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