Medicaid Attorney
Job ID221151
Location
Shawnee County
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
AgencyDept of Health & Environment
Job Posting
Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy
Job Posting closes: June 4, 2026
Required documents uploaded by: June 4, 2026
Kansas Department of Health and Environment:
Our agency is led by Secretary Janet Stanek, who was appointed by Gov. Kelly in Dec 2021. KDHE is comprised of three divisions: Public Health, Environment, and Health Care Finance (which includes the State's Medicaid program, KanCare). We are the only agency in the nation to have these three entities under one roof which allows us to take a holistic approach to improving and protecting the health and well-being of all Kansans.
Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents that establish these criteria, please refer to the federal Form I-9. KDHE does not provide sponsorships for this position.
E-Verify: Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional information regarding E-Verify, please click here. For additional information regarding Immigrant and Employee Rights (IER) please click here.
About the Position
Who can apply: Anyone (External).
Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (Flexible schedules available)
Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
Sponsorship: KDHE does not provide sponsorship for this position.
Compensation:
Hourly Pay Range: $80,000.00-$88,000.00
* Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.
Employment Benefits
Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
Sick & Vacation leave
Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
Fitness Centers in select locations
Employee discounts with the STAR Program
Retirement and deferred compensation programs
Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information
Position Summary & Responsibilities
Position Summary:
The position (K0244540)
Litigation - This position would handle the administrative litigation involving the Kansas Medicaid program as assigned by the supervising legal staff. The litigation would be over Medicaid eligibility and provider matters. This position would also handle any judicial litigation resulting from the administrative litigation. Litigation duties would include the handling of any discovery requests or settlement agreements.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
Document review and preparation - This position would review documents related to the Kansas Medicaid program. This position could also prepare the documents for review by supervising legal or Kansas Medicaid staff. Examples of the documents involved with this duty would include regulations, statutes, policies, and communications related to simple to moderately complex Medicaid matters.
Contract development or review - This position would assist the Senior Medicaid attorney and lead Medicaid attorney in developing or reviewing contracts, memorandums of understanding, or agreements related to simple to moderately complex Kansas Medicaid matters.
Research and Advice - This position would assist the Senior Medicaid attorney and lead Medicaid attorney in researching simple to moderately complex Medicaid matters and developing advice for the Kansas Medicaid program based on the research.
Qualifications
Education:
Licensing & Certification:
Valid Driver's License - Incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid driver's license when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State
Minimum Qualifications:
Completion of a legal education resulting in the award of a Juris Doctor
Licensed to practice law in the State of Kansas
Preferred Qualifications:
Six months to 2 years of legal experience dealing with state administrative or judicial matters.
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
Proofreading, editing, attention to detail
Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:
Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law. If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at .... Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions
Recruiter Contact Information
Name: Jude Michel
Email: ...
Mailing Address: 1000 SW Jackson St. Suite 580 Topeka, KS 66612
Job ID221151
Location
Shawnee County
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
AgencyDept of Health & Environment
Job Posting
Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy
Job Posting closes: June 4, 2026
Required documents uploaded by: June 4, 2026
Kansas Department of Health and Environment:
Our agency is led by Secretary Janet Stanek, who was appointed by Gov. Kelly in Dec 2021. KDHE is comprised of three divisions: Public Health, Environment, and Health Care Finance (which includes the State's Medicaid program, KanCare). We are the only agency in the nation to have these three entities under one roof which allows us to take a holistic approach to improving and protecting the health and well-being of all Kansans.
Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents that establish these criteria, please refer to the federal Form I-9. KDHE does not provide sponsorships for this position.
E-Verify: Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional information regarding E-Verify, please click here. For additional information regarding Immigrant and Employee Rights (IER) please click here.
About the Position
Who can apply: Anyone (External).
Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (Flexible schedules available)
Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
Sponsorship: KDHE does not provide sponsorship for this position.
Compensation:
Hourly Pay Range: $80,000.00-$88,000.00
* Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.
Employment Benefits
Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
Sick & Vacation leave
Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
Fitness Centers in select locations
Employee discounts with the STAR Program
Retirement and deferred compensation programs
Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information
Position Summary & Responsibilities
Position Summary:
The position (K0244540)
Litigation - This position would handle the administrative litigation involving the Kansas Medicaid program as assigned by the supervising legal staff. The litigation would be over Medicaid eligibility and provider matters. This position would also handle any judicial litigation resulting from the administrative litigation. Litigation duties would include the handling of any discovery requests or settlement agreements.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
Document review and preparation - This position would review documents related to the Kansas Medicaid program. This position could also prepare the documents for review by supervising legal or Kansas Medicaid staff. Examples of the documents involved with this duty would include regulations, statutes, policies, and communications related to simple to moderately complex Medicaid matters.
Contract development or review - This position would assist the Senior Medicaid attorney and lead Medicaid attorney in developing or reviewing contracts, memorandums of understanding, or agreements related to simple to moderately complex Kansas Medicaid matters.
Research and Advice - This position would assist the Senior Medicaid attorney and lead Medicaid attorney in researching simple to moderately complex Medicaid matters and developing advice for the Kansas Medicaid program based on the research.
Qualifications
Education:
Licensing & Certification:
Valid Driver's License - Incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid driver's license when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State
Minimum Qualifications:
Completion of a legal education resulting in the award of a Juris Doctor
Licensed to practice law in the State of Kansas
Preferred Qualifications:
Six months to 2 years of legal experience dealing with state administrative or judicial matters.
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
Proofreading, editing, attention to detail
Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:
Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law. If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at .... Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions
Recruiter Contact Information
Name: Jude Michel
Email: ...
Mailing Address: 1000 SW Jackson St. Suite 580 Topeka, KS 66612
Job ID: 522281915
Originally Posted on: 5/23/2026
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