ATTORNEY IV

State of California; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 13,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California’s Department of Developmental Services – Headquarters is seeking an Attorney IV to serve as lead and subject matter expert on IDEA, Lanterman, and Medicaid compliance. The role requires California State Bar License and involves complex legal work, advising executive staff.

The position is hybrid (in-office/telework) with duties including regulatory guidance, contract development, and coordination with senior managers. Final filing date 10/3/2026.

Qualifications

• California State Bar License required.
• Hybrid in-office/telework position with possible changes to reporting location.
• Residence in California at the time of appointment.
• This position requires lawful authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead and subject matter expert on IDEA Parts B and C, Lanterman Act, and Medicaid compliance.
• Advise executive staff and senior managers on complex legal matters and regulatory affairs.
• Coordinate and review contracts, housing initiatives, and programmatic guidance for DDS.

Job description

Department of Developmental Services - Headquarters

JC-533207 -

JC-533207 - Attorney IV
ATTORNEY IV

$13,313.00 - $16,096.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/3/2026

Effective July 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of 4.62 percent in exchange for eighthours per month of the PersonalLeave.

Maintain normal and consistent work hours, averaging 40 hours per week. Workin excess of40 hours is expected when necessary to complete assignments ina timelymanner.Attorneys are expected to beworkingand available to clients between the core working hours of 9 a.m. to5p.m., unless official state business requires them to be elsewhere. If outside of the office during core working hours, attorneys must be available by phone.Attorneysare required tomaintainindividual and master Outlook calendars and obtain supervisory approval for time spent away from the office that exceeds ninety (90) minutes.Attorneys acting as the AOW must be available between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. or arrange for alternate coverage from another Department attorney.

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

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Chief Counsel or Assistant Chief Counsels, and using broad discretion in working independently, the Attorney IV serves as the Department of Developmental Services’ (Department) lead and subject matter expert on issues involving the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), including eligibility under the Early Start program under Part C and special education programs under Part B, and on provisional eligibility under the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act. The Attorney IV serves as lead subject matter expert on federal Medicaid compliance, providing legal guidance on the Home and Community Based Services Waiver Program and on Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services audits. The Attorney IV will also handle complex work related to the development of community housing for persons with developmental disabilities and various transactional matters, ranging from contract development to programmatic advice. The Attorney IV will directly advise executive staff and senior managers.

Working Conditions

Under Government Code 14200, this position is a hybrid, in-office/telework position, and may be subject to change. Incumbent can be required to report to the office, or any designated location at any time. Telework agreements can be modified and/or cancelled at any time. All commute expenses to the reporting location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

Pursuant to California Government Code requirements, candidates must be residents of the State of California at the time of appointment.

This position requires lawful authorization to work in the United States. The Department does not sponsor employment visas for this position.

Moderate to occasional daytime and overnight statewide travel may be required. Transport legal files and documents, as needed, to locations inside and outside the normal worksite for hearings and meetings. File boxes of documents may weigh up to 50 lbs. each and a file may constitute more than one box.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ATTORNEY IV

ATTORNEY IV $13,313.00 - $16,096.00 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

Facility:

Department of Developmental Services

Department Information

The California Department of Developmental Services (Department) is the agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities.

These disabilities include intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism and related conditions. Services are provided through state-operated developmental centers and community facilities, and contracts with 21 nonprofit regional centers. The regional centers serve as a local resource to help find and access the services and supports available to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

• The position(s) require(s) a(n) California State Bar License License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

If you are using list eligibility from an on-line exam to qualify for this position, you MUST include with your application any documentation (i.e., copy of transcript, degree, license, etc.) to verify meeting the MQ’s or you may not be considered for the position.

The MQs will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined that an applicant does not meet the MQs of the classification, the applicant may not be considered and withheld from the eligible list.

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:

Knowledge of: IDEA Parts B and C and implementing regulations; eligibility provisions of the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act; federal Medicaid law, including Home and Community Based Services Waiver and state plan requirements; real estate finance, secured transactions, title review, and business entity structures; and the Department’s CPP Housing Guidelines; timely open and close assigned cases and maintain case files on all assigned matters; submit updated monthly reports to the Chief Counsel and Assistant Chief Counsels.

Ability to: Interact independently, professionally, and courteously with departmental Executive team and multiple program managers while performing multiple tasks that often require stringent deadlines; communicate effectively in writing and audibly in person, through the use of documents and electronic devices. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Westlaw, Adobe, and all other computer tools, programs, or systems utilized by the Office of Legal Affairs, handle multiple tasks and effectively prioritize workloads.

As a state employee working for the Department of Developmental Services, you and your family will have access to excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits in addition to retirement benefits.

Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Additional benefits may also be outlined for specific bargaining units in employee collective bargaining contracts. For more information, please visit the links below:

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: http://www.dds.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Equal Employment Opportunity Office
[phone]
[e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Additional Information

Electronic application submission is highly encouraged.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. This recruitment may be utilized to fill future vacancies that may occur during the life of the certification list.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate may be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the California Department of Human Resources.

All appointments are subject to State Restriction of Appointment (SROA), Departmental Restriction of Appointment (DROA), Re-employment List procedures, pre-employment physical and fingerprint clearances. Further information on the definition of the above may be found on the California Department of Human Resources' website at: www.calhr.ca.gov.

If you have not taken the Attorney IV exam/assessment you may find the exam for this classification at the link below. You must take and pass the exam/assessment to obtain eligibility for hire. Click here to gain list eligibility.

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