Healthcare Rights & Access Deputy Attorney General

California Department of Justice; California; Híbrido; USD 99.000 - 149.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Work-life balance

11 paid holidays

Flexible paid leave options

Pension retirement

Job stability

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Descripción de la vacante

The California Department of Justice is seeking a Healthcare Rights & Access Deputy Attorney General to join the Public Rights Division. The role focuses on civil rights, affordable healthcare access, and affirmative litigation, with collaboration across state and federal units to advance health equity.

Positioned in a leading state agency, the role requires independent judgment and teamwork in investigations, writs, and appeals related to healthcare matters.

Descripción del empleo

Job Description And Duties

The California Department of Justice is responsible for protecting and serving the People and interests of California. Among other things, we represent the People of California in civil and criminal matters before trial courts, intermediate appellate courts, and Supreme Courts of California. We serve as legal counsel to state officers and most state agencies.

Job Description And Duties

The California Department of Justice is responsible for protecting and serving the People and interests of California. Among other things, we represent the People of California in civil and criminal matters before trial courts, intermediate appellate courts, and Supreme Courts of California. We serve as legal counsel to state officers and most state agencies. Our Healthcare Rights and Access Section serves as the lead in affirmative healthcare matters, representing the Attorney General in his independent capacity and coordinating healthcare work within the Department. The Section has comprehensive authority to work on any matters, including investigations, litigation, and legislation that will increase and protect the accessibility, affordability, and quality of healthcare for California residents. Our focus includes consumer protection and fraud, civil rights and equity, reproductive justice, unfair competition, and privacy. The Attorney General is committed to protecting access to healthcare for all Californians regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, age, or LGBTQ status. The Section represents the Attorney General in his independent capacity as California's chief law officer to protect California residents, including women, LGBTQ individuals, and other marginalized populations. We protect California residents by engaging in affirmative litigation and filing amicus curiae briefs in cases in which significant healthcare civil rights issues will be resolved. This position will focus in part on federal accountability work to ensure California's access to affordable and equitable healthcare, including against any threats from the federal administration. However, the candidate may be called upon to assist with the work of the section across its various units. Our Deputy Attorneys General work often in teams that handle this proactive healthcare work in the Attorney General's Office, including difficult and complex legal work related to investigations, trials, writs, and appeals on healthcare matters, which require the highest level of independent judgment. They may also coordinate and facilitate communications with other state Attorney General's Offices and other federal and state government agencies working on similar issues. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Position Details

Job Code #

JC-537758

Position #(s)

420-149-5705-XXX

Working Title

Healthcare Rights & Access Deputy Attorney General

Classification

DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV

$11,993.00 - $16,096.00

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

Shall Consider

DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL $7,969.00 - $12,026.00

DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL III $10,852.00 - $15,325.00

# of Positions

Multiple

Work Location

United States

Telework

Hybrid

Job Type

12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Department Information

• These positions are located in the Public Rights Division, Healthcare Rights and Access Section and may be filled in San Francisco, Oakland, Sacramento, Los Angeles, or San Diego. Please clearly indicate your preferred city or cities in your cover letter.
• This is a 12-month limited term position, but may be extended to a maximum of 24 months and/or may become a permanent position based on operational needs.
• The Deputy Attorney General classifications qualify for a “Hire Above Minimum" (HAM) salary ( Hiring Above Minimum Policy ).

The Starting Salary For Each Classification Will Be

• Deputy Attorney General Range A (0-24 months): $8,846 and Range B (2-5 years): $9,956
• Deputy Attorney General III (5 years): $12,046
• Deputy Attorney General IV (6+ years): $13,313

New to State candidates in the DAG series will be hired at the starting HAM salary of the classifications.

• Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.
• For more information about the Department of Justice, please visit the Attorney General’s website at http://www.oag.ca.gov .

Benefits of working for the State of California:

• Work-life balance
• 11 paid holidays
• Flexible paid leave options
• Consistent wage increases
• Pension retirement
• Job stability
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and more!