Senior Child Welfare Policy Counsel

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

CalPERS pension

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Professional development days

Personal holiday

Pre-tax parking

Job summary

The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Legal Division is recruiting for one permanent, full-time Attorney III position in its Children's and Community Care Licensing Policy Branch (CAL), Children's Oversight Bureau (CAL Children's). Attorneys in CAL provide critical legal services to the CDSS in its mission to serve, protect, and support the people of California.

As an attorney in CAL, you will join a team of talented attorneys working on child welfare programs for children and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of state and federal child welfare laws and policies.
• Ability to conduct legal research and prepare opinions.
• Experience drafting and reviewing regulations and contractual scopes of work.
• Understanding of public records acts and writs/appeals is a plus.
• Ability to provide litigation support to the Office of the Attorney General.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal policy support to CFSD on child welfare areas.
• Conduct research and prepare legal opinions.
• Draft and review regulations and legislative proposals.
• Provide litigation support to the Attorney General's Office as needed.
• Prepare pleadings and represent the Department before administrative hearings and appeals.

Skills

Child welfare law

Legal research

Regulations drafting

Policy analysis

Litigation support

Oral/written opinions

Job description

The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Legal Division is recruiting for one permanent, full-time Attorney III position in its Children's and Community Care Licensing Policy Branch (CAL), Children's Oversight Bureau (CAL Children's). Attorneys in CAL provide critical legal services to the CDSS in its mission to serve, protect, and support the people of California.

As an attorney in CAL, you will join a team of talented attorneys working on child welfare programs for children and