We are seeking an attorney with managed care experience to advise Valley Health Plan (VHP). VHP was established in 1985 as a Knox Keene-licensed, publicly sponsored health plan to serve County of Santa Clara employees and their families. Now, VHP is a preferred “plan of choice” among members, providers, health insurance brokers, and community partners. VHP supports the health and wellness of over 200,000 residents in Santa Clara, San Benito and Monterey Counties through employer group plans, Covered California, individual and family plans, a Medi-Cal Managed Care partnership, and administration of county-sponsored health access initiatives. Ideal candidates should have a range of payor-side managed care experience including but not limited to provider contracting, regulatory compliance, complex delegation agreements, managing and resolving provider disputes and grievances, and advising DHCS and DMHC regulated entities.

We are also seeking attorneys to join our Health and Hospitals Team to provide legal advice to the County’s health care delivery system. This Team provides counsel to Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (SCVMC), a 731-bed acute care hospital and Level 1 trauma center and 50-bed psychiatric hospital; O’Connor Hospital, a 358-bed acute care hospital; and Saint Louise Regional Hospital, a 95-bed acute care hospital; as well as a network of health centers and urgent care clinics. The County runs one of the nation’s largest public health and hospital systems. Attorneys also serve as legal counsel to the Behavioral Health Services Department; Public Health Department; and Custody Health Services Department.

General Qualifications

• Must be a member in good standing with the State Bar of California;
• Must have a demonstrated history of hard work, dedication, and academic excellence;
• Must have the ability to prioritize and manage several simultaneous projects under deadlines;
• As some of the work done in the Office of the County Counsel will undoubtedly be new to any applicant, the ideal candidate will be flexible and show an eagerness to learn;
• Must be self-motivated and willing to take ownership of any matter;
• Must be a team player. Our Office is a collegial and supportive environment in which employees willingly pitch-in to help one another;
• Must have exceptional legal research and writing skills;
• Must have strong communication skills. Our attorneys must be able to explain complex legal issues to judges, arbitrators, elected officials, a diverse range of clients, and, occasionally, members of the public;
• Must be able to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with other County staff; and
• Our attorneys are expected to practice the highest level of ethics and professional responsibility.

Salary and Benefits

Salaries vary based on experience and qualifications. For attorneys with five or more years of experience, the annual salary range is $219,323 to $272,981.

The County offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for all attorneys and their dependents. Attorneys also receive substantial pension benefits, long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and related coverage.

Other Benefits Include:

• 19 days accrued paid vacation time per year, increasing to 25 days after 4 years of service and 8 days accrued sick leave per year
• 13 paid County holidays
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dependent Care Assistance Plan
• Employee Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Payment of State Bar Dues
• Eligibility for hybrid remote/in-office work schedule

Interested applicants should send a résumé, list of five references, and brief cover letter to Assistant County Counsel Tony LoPresti via hiring@cco.sccgov.org. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, and interested applicants are encouraged to apply promptly.

For additional information, please visit https://counsel.sccgov.org/employment-opportunities/attorney-positions