The Vermont Department of Human Resources (DHR) has an opening for a Staff Attorney that will be filled at the Staff Attorney Il or III level. The position entails a wide variety of duties and skills, with a principal focus on employee and employer relations. The attorney will work within the Legal Division under the DHR General Counsel with another staff attorney, a legal services specialist, and a team of investigators. The individual will work closely with human resources and labor relations professionals, will research and provide legal advice in response to a broad range of inquiries, and will help craft solutions to ongoing issues and/or complaints.
Please include a cover letter, current resume, and a sample of your legal writing as part of your application materials.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Researching various labor and employment issues, and drafting related memoranda;
Advising appointing authorities on appropriate employee discipline and drafting documents essential to the disciplinary process;
Advising appointing authorities on appropriate responses to complaints of discrimination, harassment, and hostile work environment;
Helping defend the State in labor and/or employment-related administrative proceedings and litigation;
Collaborating with DHR employees, State managers, appointing authorities, and the Attorney General's Office to take appropriate action, defend the State, and resolve employment-related disputes;
Responding to public records requests, and to other citizen and employee inquiries; and
Generally, striving to ensure that the State of Vermont fulfills its duties and legal obligations as an employer, while simultaneously striving to ensure that State of Vermont employees fulfill their duties and obligations to the State and its taxpayers;
Review and analysis of proposed legislation impacting the State of Vermont as an employer;
Review, revision and drafting of internal personnel policies.
This is a full-time, exempt position. Salary and benefits will be based upon qualifications and experience in accordance with the State of Vermont Attorney Pay Plan.
Who May Apply
This position, Staff Attorney (Job Requisition #54188), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Commissioner Beth Fastiggi at .
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
Minimum Qualifications
The successful candidate must be a member in good standing of the Vermont bar, or eligible for admission.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in labor and employment law is preferred.
Equal Opportunity Employer The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.
$51k-65k yearly est. 4d ago
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Attorney Auditor
Sedgwick 4.4
Lawyer job in Vermont
By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It's what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there's no limit to what you can achieve.
Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America's Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies
Certified as a Great Place to Work
Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance
Attorney Auditor
**This is a fully remote position, and candidates residing in any of the 50 United States are encouraged to apply.**
As an Attorney Auditor at Sedgwick, you'll have the opportunity to take on new challenges and help solve complex problems for the world's best brands.
Deliver innovative customer-facing solutions to clients who represent virtually every industry and comprise some of the world's most respected organizations.
Be a part of a rapidly growing, industry-leading global company known for its excellence and customer service.
Leverage Sedgwick's broad, global network of experts to both learn from and to share your insights.
Take advantage of a variety of professional development opportunities that help you perform your best work, grow your career and your profile.
Enjoy flexibility and autonomy in your daily work, your location, and your career path.
Access diverse and comprehensive benefits to take care of your mental, physical, financial and professional needs.
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The Attorney Auditor reviews legal and non-legal invoices on behalf of our clients for services provided to insurance carriers, corporate legal departments and government entities. The auditor will apply client specified billing guidelines and/or Generally Accepted Principles and Standards (“GAPS”).
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Ability to understand and apply clients' billing guidelines and standards.
Work with client to develop or enhance billing protocol.
Ability to effectively communicate with law firms to discuss compliance with client's billing requirements.
Effectively manage invoice workflow.
Ability to work independently to finalize and approve legal invoices for payment.
Consistently meet company established performance standards for production.
Work with other team members to jointly meet production objectives/goals.
QUALIFICATIONS
Juris Doctorate (JD) required.
Five (5) years of insurance defense or complex litigation experience is required.
TAKING CARE OF YOU
Wonderful team culture with career development and promotional growth opportunities.
A diverse and comprehensive benefits offering including medical, dental vision, 401K and PTO.
Wellness benefits including wellness allowance and life insurance.
Competitive salary with a rewarding bonus structure.
Job security and flexibility; potential to work from home once training is completed.
Work environment requirements for entry-level opportunities include -
Physical: Computer keyboarding
Auditory/visual: Hearing, vision and talking
Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgement and discretion; ability to meet deadlines.
The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.
Always accepting applications.
As required by law, Sedgwick provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions requiring pay transparency in job postings. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and cost of specific location. For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is (
$70,000.00 - $75,000.00 + bonus potential
). A comprehensive benefits package is offered including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits.
#LI-TS1 #remote
Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It's what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there's no limit to what you can achieve.
Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America's Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies
Certified as a Great Place to Work
Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance
Attorney Auditor
** **This is a fully remote position, and candidates residing in any of the 50 United States are encouraged to apply.****
As an Attorney Auditor at Sedgwick, you'll have the opportunity to take on new challenges and help solve complex problems for the world's best brands.
+ Deliver innovative customer-facing solutions to clients who represent virtually every industry and comprise some of the world's most respected organizations.
+ Be a part of a rapidly growing, industry-leading global company known for its excellence and customer service.
+ Leverage Sedgwick's broad, global network of experts to both learn from and to share your insights.
+ Take advantage of a variety of professional development opportunities that help you perform your best work, grow your career and your profile.
+ Enjoy flexibility and autonomy in your daily work, your location, and your career path.
+ Access diverse and comprehensive benefits to take care of your mental, physical, financial and professional needs.
**PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE**
The Attorney Auditor reviews legal and non-legal invoices on behalf of our clients for services provided to insurance carriers, corporate legal departments and government entities. The auditor will apply client specified billing guidelines and/or Generally Accepted Principles and Standards ("GAPS").
**ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES**
+ Ability to understand and apply clients' billing guidelines and standards.
+ Work with client to develop or enhance billing protocol.
+ Ability to effectively communicate with law firms to discuss compliance with client's billing requirements.
+ Effectively manage invoice workflow.
+ Ability to work independently to finalize and approve legal invoices for payment.
+ Consistently meet company established performance standards for production.
+ Work with other team members to jointly meet production objectives/goals.
**QUALIFICATIONS**
Juris Doctorate (JD) required.
Five (5) years of insurance defense or complex litigation experience is required.
**TAKING CARE OF YOU**
+ Wonderful team culture with career development and promotional growth opportunities.
+ A diverse and comprehensive benefits offering including medical, dental vision, 401K and PTO.
+ Wellness benefits including wellness allowance and life insurance.
+ Competitive salary with a rewarding bonus structure.
+ Job security and flexibility; potential to work from home once training is completed.
Work environment requirements for entry-level opportunities include -
Physical: Computer keyboarding
Auditory/visual: Hearing, vision and talking
Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgement and discretion; ability to meet deadlines.
The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.
Always accepting applications.
_As required by law, Sedgwick provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions requiring pay transparency in job postings. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and cost of specific location. For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is (_ $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 + bonus potential _). A comprehensive benefits package is offered including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits._
_\#LI-TS1 #remote_
Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
**If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.**
**Sedgwick is the world's leading risk and claims administration partner, which helps clients thrive by navigating the unexpected. The company's expertise, combined with the most advanced AI-enabled technology available, sets the standard for solutions in claims administration, loss adjusting, benefits administration, and product recall. With over 33,000 colleagues and 10,000 clients across 80 countries, Sedgwick provides unmatched perspective, caring that counts, and solutions for the rapidly changing and complex risk landscape. For more, see** **sedgwick.com**
$69k-100k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Staff Attorney
State of Vermont 4.1
Lawyer job in Montpelier, VT
The Vermont Department of Human Resources (DHR) has an opening for a Staff Attorney that will be filled at the Staff Attorney Il or III level. The position entails a wide variety of duties and skills, with a principal focus on employee and employer relations. The attorney will work within the Legal Division under the DHR General Counsel with another staff attorney, a legal services specialist, and a team of investigators. The individual will work closely with human resources and labor relations professionals, will research and provide legal advice in response to a broad range of inquiries, and will help craft solutions to ongoing issues and/or complaints.
Please include a cover letter, current resume, and a sample of your legal writing as part of your application materials.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
* Researching various labor and employment issues, and drafting related memoranda;
* Advising appointing authorities on appropriate employee discipline and drafting documents essential to the disciplinary process;
* Advising appointing authorities on appropriate responses to complaints of discrimination, harassment, and hostile work environment;
* Helping defend the State in labor and/or employment-related administrative proceedings and litigation;
* Collaborating with DHR employees, State managers, appointing authorities, and the Attorney General's Office to take appropriate action, defend the State, and resolve employment-related disputes;
* Responding to public records requests, and to other citizen and employee inquiries; and
* Generally, striving to ensure that the State of Vermont fulfills its duties and legal obligations as an employer, while simultaneously striving to ensure that State of Vermont employees fulfill their duties and obligations to the State and its taxpayers;
* Review and analysis of proposed legislation impacting the State of Vermont as an employer;
* Review, revision and drafting of internal personnel policies.
This is a full-time, exempt position. Salary and benefits will be based upon qualifications and experience in accordance with the State of Vermont Attorney Pay Plan.
Who May