Associate Counsel

1 month ago

Albany, New York, United States New York State - New York Government Full time


Preferred Qualifications: Admission to the New York State Bar and a member in good standing with at least 3 years post NYS Bar admittance legal experience as a practicing attorney.

The preferred candidate must have strong legal skills, be able to adhere to strict deadlines, have demonstrated ethical and intuitive decision-making, have a working familiarity with public health issues, be able to work as a member of a leadership team, good supervisory and management skills and possess excellent oral and written communication skills, and should have the ability to manage a varied and demanding caseload and meet regular deadlines.

The preferred candidate will have experience with Medicaid rules and regulations, with a working knowledge of Home and Community Based Services rules and regulations; a working knowledge of the Mental Hygiene Law and the Public Health law; experience working with property issues, including bond issues; estate and guardianship issues; and contracting and procurement law.

The preferred candidate should possess working knowledge of Microsoft Suite, Adobe, Excel and Westlaw. Notaries are also preferred.


The Office of Counsel provides legal guidance and services to the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) network on the myriad of issues arising from the delivery of supports and services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Attorneys are called upon to draft and review legislation, regulations, contracts, and real property transactions, provide advice on federal and

State health care delivery and funding, advise on employment matters, participate in administrative hearings and oversee litigation.



The Associate Counsel will head the Medicaid, Contracts, and Real Estate Bureau within OPWDD Counsel's Office. The candidate will be part of the Office of Counsel leadership team and will interact with the Commissioners' office and the Executive Leadership team to provide legal advice and recommendations. The candidate may also interact with Executive Chamber to provide information and advice on issues before the agency.

Reporting to the General Counsel, the Associate Counsel supervises attorneys and other professionals assigned to the Bureau and oversees the provision of legal advice and supports in the areas of:


·Medicaid State plan and Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) waiver programs;
·Medicaid managed care programs;
·Medicaid audits;
·Procurement, contracting, and interagency agreements;
·Funding and financing of services and housing for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities;
·Real estate occupied, leased or funded by OPWDD, including sales of property, leases and property disputes;
·Site selection; and
·Monies and assets held by or for individuals receiving OPWDD services, including matters involving Medicaid exception trusts.

Telecommuting Allowed

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  • The Office for People

With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) and it's Division of Executive Office is committed to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We believe that we are most effective in managing and improving our service system with a diverse team of employees. With such a large workforce, we rely on the collective individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, ideas and talent that our employees bring to their work.

This speaks to our culture, and is a key part of our successes. As we continuously recruit people for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran's status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

  • Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures.

If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume/cover letter.

  • In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or

State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.

  • This position has been designated as "Policy Influencing" by the

New York State Civil Service Commission. As such, the incumbent of the position would serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.

  • OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.


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