ATTORNEY

California Department of State Hospitals; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 8,000 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of State Hospitals seeks an Attorney I for a hybrid telework position, handling legal matters across DSH facilities, including court appearances and advisement on policy and funding concerns.

Under the direction of senior counsel, duties include researching law, drafting contracts, and responding to inquiries from Governor's Office and state agencies. Position located within California with multiple facility sites.

Responsibilities

• Represents the Department of State Hospitals at forensic and State Personnel Board proceedings.
• Provides legal advice on issues involving administration of all DSH facilities, including contracts, policy, and public records.

Job description

• Metropolitan State Hospital - Los Angeles County

Position Details

Job Code #

JC-530295

Position #(s)

461-301-5778-004

Working Title

Attorney I - Hybrid Telework

Classification

ATTORNEY

$7,969.00 - $10,473.00 A

$8,969.00 - $12,026.00 B

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions

1

Work Location

United States

Telework

Hybrid

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Job Description And Duties

Under the direction of the Chief Counsel, the Deputy Chief Counsel, or the Assistant Chief Counsels, the Attorney represents the Department of State Hospitals (DSH) at forensic and State Personnel Board proceedings and provides legal advice to DSH on issues involving the administration of all DSH facilities. Performs legal research, provides legal advice to DSH clients, and responds to questions about mental health funding and fiscal controls. Provides responses to the Governor's Office, the Health and Human Services Agency and State control departments. Provides legal advice on various DSH programs regarding but are not limited to, legislation, regulations, DSH policy, and Public Records Act requests. Work involves contract negotiations; drafting and reviewing contracts; and employee immigration law. Provides legal advice on issues involving, but not limited to, patient privacy, employee privacy, intellectual property potential conflicts of interest, Cal OSHA audits, risk management, and data sharing. Preparation of a high volume of pleadings, as well as preparing expert witnesses for hearings; appearances in court and/or before administrative tribunals regarding Orders to Show Cause regarding admissions of individuals determined to be Incompetent to Stand Trial; writs of habeas corpus; involuntary medication or involuntary treatment of Mentally Disordered Offenders, Sexually Violent Predators, and Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity commitments.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Department Information

This position may be located at one of the following DSH locations

• Metropolitan State Hospital - Los Angeles County


• Sacramento Headquarters (Allenby Building)

The mission of the Department of State Hospitals is to provide evaluation and treatment in a safe and responsible manner, seeking innovation and excellence in hospital operations, across a continuum of care and settings.

Department of State Hospitals - Sacramento

1215 O Street, MS 17

Sacramento, CA 95814

DSH-Sacramento is in a new modern, sustainable and innovative 11 story office building located at 1215 "O" Street, Sacramento, California. Some of the amenities of the new building include the following:

• First-floor retail space (separate access from 12th Street)


• Café with multiple vendors available to the public


• Outdoor seating with pedestrian walkways


• Large, shared conference room on the first floor with a maximum capacity of 162 individuals


• An employee fitness center with a yoga studio, cardio equipment and weights


• Plaza area with a kitchenette on each floor


• Lactation rooms


• More conference rooms and collaborative working spaces available throughout the building - small, medium and large


• Shared Terrace space on the 10th floor with indoor/outdoor seating and views of the Capitol


• Mobile computer equipment, cloud-based technology and Wi-Fi for all staff

Department of State Hospitals - Metropolitan LA

11401 South Bloomfield Avenue

Norwalk, CA 90650

Department of State Hospitals - Metropolitan is in the vibrant community of Norwalk,15 miles east of Los Angeles. To the south are entertainment venues like Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, the marinas and beaches of Huntington, Newport and Laguna. To the west are Palos Verdes and Marina Del Rey.

Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov