ATTORNEY III

California Department of State Hospitals; California; Ibrido; USD 11.000 - 15.000; Tempo pieno

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The California Department of State Hospitals is seeking an Attorney III to provide senior legal support to the Director, executive staff, and hospital divisions. This permanent, full-time role is based at Metropolitan State Hospital in Los Angeles County and offers hybrid telework.

Under the guidance of the Chief Counsel and Deputy Chief Counsel, you will handle privacy, litigation, and records production matters, including HIPAA compliance and data de-identification.

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• Provide senior-level legal support and counsel on privacy, litigation, and document and data production.
• Monitor litigation against the Department and assist in drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery responses.
• Advise on information requests and ensure proper redaction of records.
• Conduct legal research, draft memoranda, and advise on HIPAA and privacy statutes.
• Coordinate with DAG and hospital staff, and assist in trainings and case evaluations.

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Position Details

Location: Metropolitan State Hospital - Los Angeles County

Job Code #: JC-533521

Position #(s): 461-301-5795-015

Working Title: Attorney III - Hybrid Telework

Classification: ATTORNEY III

Salary: $10,852.00 - $15,325.00 A

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 general direction of the Chief Counsel, the Deputy Chief Counsel, the Assistant Chief Counsel or Attorney Supervisor(s), the Attorney III provides senior-level legal support and counsel to the Director, Executive Staff, and various program and operational divisions of the Department of State Hospitals (DSH) on complex and sensitive legal issues related to privacy, litigation, and document and data production.

Monitors litigation pending against the Department in which representation is being provided by the Office of the Attorney General. Assists the assigned Deputy Attorney General (DAG) in development of and review of draft pleadings, motions, and discovery responses. Assists in the identification of relevant witnesses and documents. Assists in the preparation of witnesses for testimony and ensures records are properly redacted prior to production of documents. Provides education and awareness to DAG on hospital operations and data de-identification and privacy requirements. Participates in case evaluations, mediations and settlement conferences in litigated matters.

Advises on Department information, data and document production. Performs legal research, drafts memoranda, provides advice and recommendations, interfaces and advises on subpoenas, and Public Record Act and Information Practices Act requests. Assists with development of responses to requests for records submitted pursuant to the Public Records Act and the Information Practices Act, or via criminal, civil or administrative subpoenas. Ensures information and records are properly redacted prior to release.

Conducts research and legal analysis on privacy incidents and questions pertaining to DSH’s privacy obligations pursuant to its status as a Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) covered entity. Researches questions and incidents pertaining to HIPAA, the privacy provisions of the Lanterman-Petris-Short Act; the Information Practices Act, the Confidentiality of Medical Information Act; the Statewide Health Information Policy Manual, the State Administrative Manual Chapter 5300, and related privacy policies and statutes. Interfaces and advises Human Resources and Risk Management regarding patient and employee privacy

Provide education and awareness to stakeholders, Department clients, and the public regarding the Department’s data deidentification and privacy requirements as it relates to record production and data sharing.

Maintains updated knowledge on legal issues, case law, and legislative changes that impact DSH. Performs legal research, drafts memoranda, provides legal advice and recommendations to DSH clients, responds to questions from DSH clients and stakeholders, prepares and presents training and education to DSH Legal staff and DSH program or hospital staff about all of the above.

Provides written and oral responses to inquiries from the Governor's Office, the Health and Human Services Agency, and State control departments.

Interacts with DSH staff, as well as opposing counsel, representatives who have a high level of expertise or specialization, judges, and other county or state stakeholders.

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) - Sacramento County

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