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As of Aug 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for hipaa attorney in the United States is $98,330.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,500.00 and $120,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a HIPAA attorney do?

A HIPAA attorney specializes in legal matters related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). They advise healthcare providers, insurers, and businesses on compliance with HIPAA regulations to protect patient privacy and data security. Their work includes drafting and reviewing privacy policies, responding to data breaches, representing clients during investigations, and providing training on HIPAA requirements. HIPAA attorneys help ensure that organizations avoid penalties and maintain the confidentiality of protected health information.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a HIPAA attorney, and why are they important?

To thrive as a HIPAA Attorney, you need a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, bar admission, and deep expertise in healthcare law and HIPAA regulations. Familiarity with compliance management systems, document review platforms, and continuing legal education in data privacy is typically required. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly are crucial soft skills. These skills and qualities are vital to ensure clients remain compliant with federal regulations, avoid costly penalties, and properly safeguard sensitive health information.

What are some common challenges HIPAA attorneys face when working with healthcare clients?

HIPAA Attorneys often encounter challenges related to the evolving nature of healthcare regulations and the need to keep clients compliant with both federal and state privacy laws. They regularly advise on complex issues such as data breaches, patient consent, and third-party disclosures, which require close attention to detail and up-to-date legal knowledge. Additionally, HIPAA Attorneys frequently collaborate with IT, compliance, and clinical teams to implement practical solutions that balance legal requirements with operational workflows. Staying proactive about regulatory changes is essential to minimize risk and ensure clients maintain robust privacy protections.

What is the difference between Hipaa Attorney vs Privacy Officer?

AspectHipaa AttorneyPrivacy Officer
CredentialsLaw degree, State Bar license, HIPAA compliance expertiseHealthcare or legal background, often certifications in privacy or compliance
Work EnvironmentLegal firms, healthcare organizations, consultingHospitals, clinics, healthcare organizations
Primary ResponsibilitiesLegal advice on HIPAA laws, compliance strategies, legal risk managementImplementing privacy policies, staff training, ensuring HIPAA compliance

While both roles focus on HIPAA compliance, a Hipaa Attorney provides legal counsel and handles legal risks, whereas a Privacy Officer manages day-to-day privacy practices and staff training within healthcare organizations.

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Infographic showing various Hipaa Attorney job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $98,330 per year, or $47.3 per hour.

Assistant Attorney General - Consumer Protection Section

Saint Louis, MO

Missouri Attorney General
Public Administration • 201 - 500 employees

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Assistant Attorney GeneralConsumer Protection Section - Antitrust, Multistate, and Privacy (AMP) UnitSt. Louis

The Missouri Attorney General's Office is actively seeking attorneys with excellent credentials for an Assistant Attorney General position in the Antitrust, Multistate, and Privacy Unit of Consumer Protection Section.

The Consumer Protection Section handles some of the Office's most complex and high-profile civil litigation and criminal prosecutions. The Antitrust, Multistate, and Privacy Unit enforces state and national laws regarding competition, consumer protection, and data security in cooperation with other state attorneys general and/or federal enforcement partners. Our antitrust work involves enforcement of the federal Sherman and Clayton Acts as well the Missouri Antitrust Law. This includes both investigations and litigation to challenge unlawful monopolization, conspiracies in restraint of trade, and the review of mergers with a substantial Missouri impact. Our privacy work involves enforcement of Missouri's data breach notification laws and the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act as well as a variety of federal statutes, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

The position may involve intermittent daytime or overnight travel within Missouri.

For more information on the Consumer Protection Section please click here: https://ago.mo.gov/divisions/consumer/

Preferred experience/skills:

  • 5 years of experience or more in the Antitrust, Multistate or Privacy field
  • Knowledge of state and federal court practice
  • Courtroom and trial experience
  • Resolving claims by settlement
  • Excellent legal writing and oral advocacy

Health, vision, dental, and life insurance plans, state pension, and deferred compensation available.

Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Missouri. Candidates with relevant experience and education will be considered for an interview.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

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The Attorney General serves as the chief legal officer of the State of Missouri as mandated by our Constitution. The Attorney General is elected by Missouri voters, serves a four-year term, and is not subject to constitutional term limits. The Attorney General’s Office represents and provides legal advice to most state agencies; defends challenges to the validity of state laws; enforces civil law, including consumer protection and environmental laws; defends the State’s interest in civil actions, including bankruptcies, workers’ compensation claims, professional licensing cases, and habeas corpus actions filed by state and federal inmates; and serves as a special prosecutor in criminal cases when appointed. In addition, the Office handles all appeals statewide from felony convictions. The Attorney General’s Office brings and defends lawsuits on behalf of the State and prepares formal legal opinions requested by State officers, legislators, or county attorneys on issues of law. The Office represents the State in litigation at all levels ranging from a variety of administrative tribunals to the U.S. Supreme Court. The Office also includes an Office of Solicitor General, who represents the interests of the state in appellate and national matters.

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