Attorney III (Hybrid)

State of California; California; On-site; USD 11,000 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, including health, dental, and

Vision insurance

Paid Holidays and vacation/leave

Defined retirement program

Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)

Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement

Job summary

State of California's Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) seeks an Attorney III in the Office of Legal Services. The incumbent will provide house counsel and litigation support, handling a broad spectrum of complex legal issues in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment for California’s health programs.

The role requires senior-level legal acumen, initiative, and the ability to work with minimal supervision under time constraints; HAM salary applies with a starting point of $12,046.

Qualifications

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to exercise a high degree of initiative, flexibility, and confidentiality.
• Ability to use good judgment on assigned work.
• Background and interest in health law.
• Familiarity with legal ethics and conflicts of interest under the California Rules of Professional Conduct, State Bar Act, and selected California Rules of Court.
• A commitment to public service.
• Dependable and reliable attendance.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication

Initiative

Confidentiality

Good judgment

Health law

Legal ethics

Public service

Dependable attendance

Job description

Why Join DHCS?

The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is the backbone of California's health care safety net. Our success is made possible by the hard work of more than 4,800 DHCS team members and through collaboration with the federal government and other state agencies, counties, and partners for the care of low-income families, children, pregnant women, older adults, and persons with disabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to join our diverse team in the following role. If you are interested in joining our team, apply today!

About this Role:

The DHCS, Office of Legal Services (OLS), Delivery Systems & Behavioral Health Branch (DSBHB) is seeking an Attorney III to join the team. Under the direction of the Assistant Chief Counsel, the Attorney III will have the opportunity to handle a broad spectrum of matters and work on complex and evolving legal issues in a collaborative and supportive team committed to supporting and protecting California's health care programs. The Attorney Ill position is crucial in reaching our mission of providing Californians with access to affordable, integrated, high-quality health care, including medical, dental, mental health, substance use treatment services and long-term care. Help us actualize our vision to preserve and improve the overall health and well-being of all Californians.

The DSBHB provides advice and counsel to support DHCS program implementation, policy development and ongoing administration (managed care, integrated systems of care and behavioral health delivery systems); waiver administration and initiative implementation; provider licensing, certification, oversight and enforcement; contract development; delivery system and Medicare innovation and integration (dually eligible models of care); and civil rights issues related to delivery systems.

As an Attorney III, the incumbent is responsible for house counsel and litigation services including the development of sound legal strategies and recommendations necessary to support program implementation and ongoing administration; and the provision of litigation support to the State and United States Departments of Justice. The Attorney Ill provides senior-level legal support and counsel to the DHCS on complex and sensitive legal issues, as well as any litigation of any other legal issues that arise as a result of the DHCS' activities and programs. The Attorney Ill must work on an expedited basis with minimal supervision under time constraints and in politically-sensitive situations.

The Attorney Ill qualifies for a "Hire Above Minimum" (HAM) salary. The starting salary for the classification will be $12,046.

Have questions and/or need assistance? Contact [e-mail], we are here to help walk you through the state hiring process!This position is subject to the Department's Conflict of Interest Code and filing a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) when assuming office, annually while in office, and upon leaving office.

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

Team Engagement and Culture

DHCS is dedicated to creating an innovative workplace for its team members that is inclusive, diverse, and interactive! Here are a few of the ways we stay engaged with our team:

• Continuous and ongoing training
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program activities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Additionally, as a team member of the State of California, you may be eligible for many benefits, such as:

• Medical, including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Holidays and vacation/leave
• Defined retirement program
• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
• Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

Full benefits information can be found on CalHR's California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary

DHCS 2023-2027 Strategic Plan provides more information about our commitment to serving Californians and organizational excellence.

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Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ATTORNEY III

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to exercise a high degree of initiative, flexibility, and confidentiality
• Ability to use good judgment on assigned work
• Background and interest in health law
• Familiarity with legal ethics and conflicts of interest under the California Rules of Professional Conduct, State Bar Act, and selected California Rules of Court
• A commitment to public service
• Dependable and reliable attendance