Under the general supervision of the Director of the Office of Legal & Regulatory Compliance, the Legal Specialist will assist in the drafting, coordinating, and revision of rules, regulations, and orders that may be required to implement the statutory authority, powers, and duties imposed upon the Department of Health (Department) for the effective regulation of all entities and activities over which the Department has jurisdiction. Assist in formulating policies and procedures covering all investigations as directed by the Department of Health. Assist in reviewing and drafting final agency decisions and enforcement actions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws as they affect administrative and regulatory functions of the Department and conformance to established Department of Health policies and precedents. Assist in reviews and advise the Department and staff with respect to decisions, orders, memorandum, correspondence, penalty settlements, and other instruments prepared by the staff prior to adoption or issuance.

The Legal Specialist will draft and review contracts for which DOH is a party, process subpoenas/litigation requests, and provide regulatory guidance to programs. In addition, the specialist will conduct legal research and analysis in consultation with the Attorney General's Office.

EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited law school with Juris Doctor (J.D.) or a Bachelor of Laws (L.L.B.) degree.

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EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of experience involving legal or legislative research, drafting of rules, regulations,

legislation, amendments, and/or the interpretation of statutes.

NOTE: Appointees currently matriculating in an accredited law school as an LL.B or J.D. candidate may substitute such

enrollment for the three (3) years of required experience on a year-for-year basis.

NOTE: The legal specialist may be a fulltime law school student working for the state on a limited parttime basis or

during periods when law school is not in session.

LICENSE: Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.